The ‘Crying Indian’
Does anyone remember a TV commercial in which a Native American was paddling his canoe and he came across a polluted river? When he saw that, he shed a single tear. It was called the “Crying Indian,” a famous 1971 public service announcement from the Keep America Beautiful campaign featuring Iron Eyes Cody witnessing trash […]
Answering Some Questions…
It’s Your Paper…“I started reading the Northern Sentry as soon as we knew we were coming to the Minot Air Force Base.” We hear that statement so many times over and over again when we introduce ourselves to new faces at a Military Affairs Committee meeting. Having good connections with folks on base is certainly […]
91 MSFS Alums Reunite for 50-Mile Ruck Challenge
It all started in 2022. At the time, Chief Master Sergeant Derek Geske (then a senior master sergeant) was the operations superintendent for the 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron. The squadron participated in a True North resiliency trip to Chicago, where members were encouraged to take part in various ruck marches as a way to […]
The 5th Security Forces Squadron exchanges job knowledge with the Army’s 816th Military Police Company during joint training
Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Airmen and Army National Guard Soldiers honed their ability to respond to law enforcement and security threats during a joint training exercise here April 10-11, 2026, focusing first on mission readiness and interoperability across services. The exercise paired the 5th […]
Remembering The Raiders
April 18th of 1942, 16 B-25 bombers crowded onto the deck of the U.S. Hornet, the newest of the aircraft carriers to be put into service and miraculously miss the attack on Pearl Harbor just 4 months and a few days earlier. Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle would lead this group of bombers on a daring […]
Nine Moves, Eight Schools, One Story
Most sixteen-year-olds can count the number of homes they’ve lived in on one hand. Sophomore Joseph Langan needs both hands. By the time he arrived at Minot North High School last year, Joseph had already moved nine times, attended eight different schools, and rebuilt his life from scratch in more cities and states than most […]
Minot AFB Wins Gold in Annual Minot State Hockey Tournament
Minot AFB was able to field a Varsity team in the annual Minot State Hockey Tournament that took place 10-12 April 2026 at the Maysa arena in Minot, ND. This year the tournament attracted over 30 teams from across the United States and Canada to compete for supremacy in the sport amongst current and former […]
Sentinels Surge Through Spring: Wins, Grit, and Momentum Across All Programs
The Minot North varsity girls soccer team had itself a week to remember. With a strong week across the board, all three programs are picking up key wins and building early-season momentum. From clutch finishes on the soccer field to explosive performances in softball and a competitive split for baseball on the road, the Sentinels […]
Continuing to Cherish our Military-Connected Children
This month was extremely active! We celebrated military-connected children in various ways throughout this Month of the Military Child (MOMC), but some standout events include: North Dakota’s MOMC Proclamation Signing at Grand Forks AFB, Minot’s MOMC Proclamation Signing at City Hall, Dakota Elementary School’s MOMC Assembly, North Plains Elementary School’s MOMC Assembly, and Clap-Ins at […]
Fire-Smart Starts Here: SPARKY’s April Safety Tips
