Keeping the American Legion Front and Center…
It’s been a long time since Gary Knudtson put on an Army uniform, but the warrior ethos (put the mission first) has never faded from his mind.Knudtson, of Donnybrook, is 89 and served in the Army Reserves 311th General Hospital from 1959-1965 that had units in Minot, Bismarck, Grand Forks and Fargo. A 1953 Minot […]
Hiedi Miller: A Grateful Veteran with a Servant’s Heart
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant (SSG) Hiedi Miller served her country and continues to help people in her community. Miller grew up in Glenburn, ND. Her father, Brian Folstad, served in the Army Reserve, in the Navy in Vietnam, and in the civil service on Minot AFB. In the fall of 1992, Miller took the Armed […]
Team Minot remains ready during Global Thunder 25
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Global Thunder 25, the most recent iteration of U.S. Strategic Command’s annual field training and command and control exercise, concluded here Oct. 24. Global Thunder exercises are annual Department of Defense training opportunities designed to train forces and assess joint operational readiness and are not held in response to current […]
Flying Helicopters Since I Was Three!
Major MacKenzie R. Paul Grew Up In Bismarck “Hello, I’m Mac,” and with a smile that filled the room I met Maj. MacKenzie R. Paul, a pilot with the 54th Helo Squadron at Minot Air Force Base. Did she really fly helicopters when she was 3? There’s an air of confidence that makes you believe […]
Let’s Eat, Team Minot!
Whether it’s lunch, breakfast, or dinner, Minot AFB has a wide variety of food options available. Between the chain fast food restaurants and the base originals, MAFB has something for everyone. What makes each morning worth the chilly drive to work? Coffee! MAFB has not one, but two places where that steamy cup of joe […]
Chief Halloween Porch Wars
The Halloween spirit is alive and well on Minot AFB. Last week a bunch of the Chief Master Sergeants and their families participated in what was known as the “Halloween Porch Wars” in the houses on “Chief Circle”, which is located near the northwest side of MAFB housing along Sirocco Dr. The spooky decoration contest […]
USO’s Holiday Cheer and New Baby Welcome Coming Soon!
The United Services Organization (USO) is a non-profit organization that has been around since World War II and depends on volunteers and donations received from individuals, corporations, and foundations to accomplish their mission to bring friendship and to joy to the military. The USO serves all branches of the active military and their family members, […]
November Squadron of the Month: 5th Healthcare Operations Squadron
The 5th Bomb Wing Command Team would like to congratulate the 5th Healthcare Operations Squadron on being selected as the November Squadron of the Month! The 5th Healthcare Operations Squadron (5 HCOS) supports the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing by hosting Pediatric and Family Health dependent care as well as Women’s Health […]
Minot Defender trades firearms for keyboards
Air Force Global Strike Command welcomed a security forces Airman as a member of their newest class of the Striker Airman Coders program at the Cyber Innovation Center in Bossier City, Louisiana. This new classmate is Staff Sgt. Chanel Jones, assistant non-commissioned officer in charge of Security Forces Training within the 791st Missile Security Forces […]
Meet the Newest FCC Providers on Minot AFB
Diana HarmsHello, my name is Diana Harms. I’ve been at Minot Air force Base since January of 2023 and my husband has been here since 2019. We have a beautiful baby girl named Evelyn who is our entire world! I decided to become a family child care provider because I wanted to spend as much […]