Sense to the Madness: Keeping Minot AFB Clear and Ready
Minot Air Force Base’s 24/7 snow removal operation ensures mission readiness and accessibility despite harsh winter conditions. The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron clears operational areas, while Minot AFB Housing and Davey Tree maintain residential roads, prioritizing safety and efficiency for both mission-essential personnel and base residents.
February Squadron of the Month-705th Munitions Squadron
The 5th Bomb Wing Command team would like to congratulate the 705th Munitions Squadron on being selected as February Squadron of the Month. The 705th Munitions Squadron, known as “SHOCKWAVE,” plays a vital role in supporting the missions of both the 91st Missile Wing and the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base. Over […]
Bishop Ryan Catholic School Second Quarter Honor Roll
Highest Honors (3.667-4.000+)SENIORS: Emma Brandt, Tyler Burns, Teagan Coonrod, Rylie Deeter, Olivia Demars, Violet Demars, Boden Erck, Clay Fegley, Eva Hernandez, Cambrie Johannes, Alena Johannsen, Aidan Kelly-Binkoski, Ruby Lormejuste, Jett Lundeen, Taylor Lundeen, Lilly McGough, Margaret O’Riley, Emily Plessas, Jace Schwan, Macksen Shean, Autumn Steckler, Ramsey Walz, Riley Weeks, Drew Zwak JUNIORS: Ella Boyle-Clark, Elsie […]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!
SrA Bethany Swinson, Oral Prophlyaxis Assistant, 5 Operational Medical Readiness Squadron National Children’s Dental Health Month was established on the 3rd of February 1941, as a one-day event in Cleveland, Ohio. The American Dental Association (ADA) held the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on February 8th, 1949. It then became a week-long […]
DAF Safety Announces Next Generation Safety Reporting
Air Force Safety Center Public Affairs, Air Force Safety Center KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. —The next iteration of digital safety reporting is here with the release of the new SAFEREP App. SAFEREP is the Department of the Air Force’s only completely digital safety reporting tool supporting all disciplines and areas around base, with dedicated […]
Task Force 21 In Good Hands
Peter Hankla has been active in Task Force 21 since 1999. My guess is that when given the opportunity to be part of Task Force 21 back in 1999 Peter Hankla was probably seen as one of the “younger community leaders” that were recruited to bolster Task Force 21 as the focus switched from retaining […]
Only time will tell…
There’s a bill in the Legislature that’s already been approved by the House, that would eliminate Daylight Savings Time in North Dakota. Apparently, House Bill 1259 was approved on a 55-37 vote. This subject seems to come up again and again and it always gets voted down. Heck, I remember this was a “thing” when […]
Summer Camping: NDSP 2025 Booking Window Opens!
The anticipation is building. The days are growing longer, and the home stretch of winter is finally in sight. While North Dakota’s winter may linger for another few months, a glimpse of summer emerges every February with an exciting tradition: the opening of North Dakota State Park camping reservation season! North Dakota takes immense pride […]
Young Cheerleaders: Military Kids Showing Team Spirit
At Minot Air Force Base, a group of young cheerleaders are proving that resilience, teamwork, and spirit aren’t just for the field—they’re qualities that help them navigate the unique challenges of military life. Sadie Sharp, Sawyer Sharp, Addi Bannon, Teagan Bannon and Xander Baron excelled in the Rebel Athletics of Minot cheerleading program while balancing […]
Kindness Letters Delivered in Dorms
Kindness can come in attitudes, courtesy, a smile, or even from a heartfelt letter. Over the past two years, dorm Airmen at Minot AFB have been receiving sweet letters from base kids offering encouragement and kindness. The program, known as Kindness in Dorms (K.I.D) is organized by Dakota Elementary teacher, Melvina Murray. Melvina said, “It’s […]
