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 […]

Share The Roar

Last week I shared that the Air & Space Forces Association convention and conference was as the old saying goes, “like trying to drink out of a firehose.” Educational conferences are by their very nature that way. Evenings we spend looking through the agenda and trying to decide which of topics most interests me, and […]

A Sense Of Urgency – Task Force 21 Nuclear Triad Symposium

For Task Force 21 the recent Nuclear Triad Symposium would be their 14th, and although the message has always been one of “Sustaining Strategic Deterrence” the 2025 Symposium also addressed in depth “Modernizing the Nuclear Triad for a Changing World.” Because Minot Air Force Base supports 2 legs of the Nuclear Triad, that being the […]

Minot AFB Gears Up for Winter with Annual “Snow Rodeo”

On September 19, the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Pavement and Equipment section, known as the “Dirt Boys,” hosted the annual Snow Rodeo, a spirited and practical competition designed to showcase the skill and readiness of Minot AFB’s snow removal teams ahead of the harsh winter season. The Snow Rodeo wasn’t just a fun competition. […]

Festival on Main Brings Community Together in Downtown Minot

Downtown Minot was buzzing with activity on Saturday, September 13th, as families, friends, and visitors flocked to the annual Festival on Main. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Main Street was transformed into a lively hub of fun, food, and entertainment, drawing hundreds of attendees to celebrate one of the city’s most anticipated community traditions. […]

Volunteer Emergency Pilots Train for All-Weather Missions

Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary When severe weather strikes or a hiker goes missing, trained volunteer pilots are ready to launch—thanks to rigorous all-weather training like Saturday’s event in Moorhead. Fourteen Civil Air Patrol pilots, from across North Dakota gathered Saturday for annual advanced training. Lt. Col. Chad Smith was happy to host […]

The Rodeo is Coming to Visit with our On-Base Elementary School Students and Homeschoolers

The Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo is visiting Dakota Elementary School’ Students, North Plains Elementary School’ Students, and on-base Homeschool Students on Thursday, October 9th! Their rodeo clown, queen, cowboy, and/or bull fighter will share specific information about the rodeo and give our military-connected students the opportunity to ask questions. This event serves to educate our […]

Minot AFB modernizes fleet with up-armored Ford F-350sfor enhanced security

Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Minot Air Force Base will receive up-armored Ford F-350 patrol trucks over the next two years as part of a phased replacement of its Humvees and BearCats. The transition marks a modernization effort aimed at enhancing safety, efficiency and sustainability for […]

Paw Patrol: What to Do If You Lose or Find a Pet

Losing a pet is a heartbreaking and stressful experience, but acting quickly and thoughtfully can significantly increase the chances of bringing them home safely. Similarly, finding a lost animal and knowing what to do next can make all the difference in helping reunite a pet with its rightful owner. Whether it’s a curious cat that […]