Bryleigh McBride, FTC Dean’s List Finalist
Robotics is a key factor in attracting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & mathematics)-qualified students who learn to work as a team to build and operate robots designed to accomplish tasks that are similar to real life situations. One of the organizations advocating and creating competitions for these teams is First Tech Challenge. “FIRST® is the […]
Fast Breaks and Full Hearts, Minot North Makes Mark
Near the middle of February, Minot North athletes proved that sports are about more than just the scoreboard. They are about leadership, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Across the week, the Sentinels celebrated seniors, gave back to the community, and racked up key wins, showing what makes their programs exceptional. Standing under the […]
The Unexpected Reason March Matters for Minot Families
Five years ago, my husband was preparing to deploy. I had an infant who refused to sleep through the night, and a three-year-old who refused to nap consistently. We hadn’t faced a deployment since becoming parents. Six months as a solo, stay-at-home mom was an intimidating abyss. I was determined to find ways to make […]
State of the School Liaison Program
I have officially served as Minot AFB’s School Liaison Program Manager for one year. There were a number of unique challenges (Government Shutdowns and MFLC contract changeover) and new laws/procedures (K-12 phone-free legislation and on-base school am/pm supervision). I jumped into a changing landscape, which involved processing overdue STARBASE ND payments, and closing out the […]
A “Where Were You When” Moment
I may have shared with you that I had a journalism teacher in college who would often stop her lecture and start talking about her “Where Were You When” moments in time. Her name was Hazel Heiman, and to get any grade more than a “C” you had to work hard, and be prepared to […]
Isn’t North Dakota scenic in winter?
I haven’t told a lot of people about this hobby, I guess you could call it, of traveling around North Dakota and taking pictures – even during the depth of winter. It’s something that I thoroughly enjoy. A recent excursion took me to the northwest where I witnessed a certain rugged, almost wilderness beauty that […]
Military Welcome Center opens at Minot International Airport
Airman 1st Class Vincent Padilla,, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Community leaders, Air Force representatives and local partners gathered at Minot International Airport, Feb 17, 2025, for the ribbon cutting of the new Military Welcome Center. The addition features a lounge area designed to host active duty service […]
Keep Knocking: One SNCO’s Journey to a “Yes”
Class #325: Anchor symbolizes the rank to Chief, as well Stability, Security and leadership in the US Coast Guard
Buddy Check Challenge Trophy Strengthens Wingman Culture at Minot AFB
Airman First Class Anthony Ramey, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron (5 LRS) was named the first winner of Minot Air Force Base’s Buddy Check Challenge, an initiative launched during Suicide Awareness Month in September of 2025 and tracked through the remainder of the […]
February is Healthy Relationships Month
Maj. David Sager, 5th Medical Group MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — While we celebrate romantic relationships with Valentine’s Day in the month of February, it’s also a great time to think about the health of all our relationships. What makes for a healthy relationship, whether with a significant other, or with family or friends? […]