November is Military Family Month: Save the Date for a NEW Minot Air Force Base Family Workshop
November is designated “National Veterans and Military Families Month.” All families are unique and, arguably, military families are even more so, given their distinct challenges and mission successes. Whatever situation defines each family or “a group of persons united by the ties of marriage, blood, or adoption, constituting a single household and interacting with each […]
FCC Provider of the Month – August
What do you enjoy most about being an FCC Provider?I love that this job allows me to witness and foster a love of learning in young children, build strong relationships, and make a positive impact on their lives. I enjoy the games, activities, and crafts, all the fun things we do. I am grateful for […]
Record July Rains Will Bring Great Outdoor Activities
Late in June as I looked out over my back yard I could only guess how long it would be before my lawn would succumb to the dry conditions. Hot weather and limited rainfall had made left my lawn looking like it was August. And then it happened! There were a couple of late night […]
Old grain elevator getting a facelift
In case you hadn’t noticed or seen this on the news, there’s a sort of art renaissance going on in Minot and this isn’t your average, every day painting. There’s an Australian man who is in the process of transforming a downtown Minot grain elevator into a massive work of art. This man is world […]
Minot Recognized as 2025 Great American Defense Community
Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Minot, a northern North Dakota city with deep military roots, has been named a 2025 Great American Defense Community (GADC), one of just three U.S. communities to receive the national recognition this year. The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) […]
Atomic Spark: Igniting innovation at Minot Air Force Base
Airman 1st Class Anthony Ramey, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Atomic Spark is an innovation space focused on solving real-world problems with practical, mission-driven solutions. Whether it’s improving quality of life in missile alert facilities or designing tools to streamline operations, the team at Atomic Spark empowers Airmen to […]
Don’t Give Up Summer Yet!
I can’t tell you how many times this past week I have heard people say, “the end of the State Fair, the end of summer!” I look at them and say…”seriously? What happened to August? And did they change Labor Day?” With a glass half full attitude I have always let summer be summer and […]
Through the Lens: Military Spouses on Minot AFB Capture Life, One Image at a Time
Life on a military base often moves at a whirlwind pace: deployments, returns, promotions, and permanent changes of station (PCS). But amidst the ever-changing rhythm of service life, a quiet community of photographers on Minot Air Force Base is helping families pause, reflect, and preserve moments that might otherwise slip away. Many of these photographers […]
August Squadron of the Month-5th Bomb Wing Safety Team
The 5th Bomb Wing Safety team is comprised of 12 professionals responsible for Flight, Occupational, and Weapons Safety on Minot Air Force Base. The office promotes an environment that maximizes combat capability through mishap prevention by instilling a strong culture of safety and wise risk management across all operations while developing professionals and guiding safety […]
An Awesome Experience Y Camp Fun for “Three Amigos”
It’s about a 6 hour drive from Williston to West Fargo, pretty much a journey from the west side to the east side of the state. Located somewhere in the middle, just west of Garrison, North Dakota is the Triangle Y camp. Taking a twist from a fairy tale type story, Addely lives in West […]