Autumn Movie Magic in Minot
As a kid, I was glued to the TV every fall. I remember Hocus Pocus’ premiere, I saw Casper in the theater, my mom taped the Olsen twins’ Double, Double, Toil and Trouble and I’d anxiously read the TV listings to plan my life around every other Disney Halloween special the ’90s had to offer. […]
From the 50th State
The Bucket ListOur trip to Hawaii had a couple of bucket list items, the first being my wife, Sue, was able to check off her 50th state visited, including Puerto Rico so really 51, and me being able to visit Pearl Harbor. There is a saying that goes something like this “I have more days […]
Blue skies every day
One thing that North Dakota is blessed with are numerous airports that either get you where you need to go or connect you to flights that will get you to your destination. There are nine “major” airports in the state with all nine of them having direct flights to at least one major hub city […]
Leaving Bases Better: Jessica Walker’s Homeschool Legacy at Minot AFB
When Jessica Walker arrived at Minot Air Force Base in April 2024 with her husband, Master Sergeant Bradley Walker of the 5th Operations Support Squadron (5 OSS), and their four children ages 4, 6, 9, and 12, she brought more than just a military family settling into a new assignment. She brought vision, passion, and […]
October Squadron of the Month-23rd Bomber Generation Squadron
The 5th Bomb Wing Command team would like to congratulate the 23rd Bomber Generation Squadron (23 BGS) on being selected as October’s Squadron of the Month. The 23 BGS returned from their Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission in Guam, in support of Exercise RESOLUTE FORCE PACIFIC. The Barons strengthened deterrence, fostered interoperability, maintained readiness and […]
Fire Prevention Week 2025: “Charge into Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home!”
Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron’s (5CES) Fire & Emergency Services flight will lead Minot Air Force Base’s observance of Fire Prevention Week (FPW), Oct. 5-11, 2025, with a focus on safe use and charging of lithium-ion batteries under the theme, […]
Minot North Game Ball-Delivered by a Helicopter??
The Minot North homecoming football game featured a unique and unforgettable start on September 20 at Sentinel Stadium. Before kickoff, members of the Minot Air Force Base Honor Guard presented the colors during the national anthem, setting a patriotic tone for the night. In a dramatic entrance, a UH-1 Iroquois helicopter touched down on the […]
Military members are staying in North Dakota
Ever since the early 1950s, there’s been a military presence in North Dakota beginning with the Minot and Grand Forks Air Force bases. And just like any other military reservation, personnel who staff those bases normally move on when their hitch is up. First, there was Minot and Grand Forks, then several small radar bases […]
On-Base Yellowfin Busing Town Hall on October 6
Student safety is a top priority for Minot AFB leadership. Yellowfin Transportation will be providing busing again this year for our on-base students attending Dakota Elementary School, North Plains Elementary School, and Memorial Middle School. Minot AFB is a remote and isolated installation with harsh winters; therefore, we are so lucky to have this service! […]
FCC Provider of the Month – October
What do you enjoy most about being an FCC Provider?I love that I can provide a warm and loving home environment full of educational opportunities and enrichment while also being able to be home with my family. Being able to extend the love I have for children within my own home has been the biggest […]