Not Too Good To Be True
It’s the middle of June, and next week we will experience the longest day of the year in North Dakota, June 21st. The day is 16 hours and 1 minute long. We call it The Midsummer Celebration, and there will be a celebration at the Scandinavian Heritage Park on June 21st-23rd sponsored by the Scandinavian […]
Bismarck to St. Pete…
It’s been just short of a month, but it appears the hype isn’t backing down regarding direct flights from Bismarck to St. Pete/Clearwater, Fla. Since May 15, Allegiant has added this flight twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday. Numerous people are talking about this and even though it gets hot in the Tampa Bay […]
The Roof Stomp:AF Pilot Beloved Tradition
“Roof Stomps are a tradition inside the Air Force aviation community typically executed when an individual is starting or finishing command.In a weird way it’s a sign of respect when people think enough of you to stomp on your roof and demand food and beverage. I definitely took it as a compliment, and we had […]
Hailing from Minot AFB: Miss ND Teen USA Jaycee Parker
Miss Jaycee Parker, a 17-year-old Minot AFB dependent, will compete in this year’s Miss Teen USA competition in Hollywood, CA, this August after winning Miss North Dakota Teen USA 2024 last month. Jaycee and her dad, Chaplain (Capt) Jared Parker, her mom Amanda Parker, and two younger siblings, Rhylee and Chandler, moved to Minot last […]
Get the Scoop About the Thrift Shop
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Who doesn’t love to shop and help their community at the same time? The base Thrift Shop is your perfect one stop shopping for finding fun little treasures and great prices on gently used items. Have you ever wondered what happens to the money made from the Thrift […]
Team Minot kicks off LGBTQI+ Pride Month
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Pride Month takes place each June, giving Americans a time to celebrate the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and intersex (LGBTQI+) individuals to society. During this month, the significant contributions made to the Air Force by LGBTQI+ service members are acknowledged and honored by the Department of the […]
Bomber Task Force 24-3 underway in Europe
RAF FAIRFORD, England —Four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron began flying missions in support of Bomber Task Force 24-3 at RAF Fairford, England, May 24, 2024. The B-52 strategic bomber aircraft assigned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrived as part of a routine deployment to […]
First Ever Day Out at the Printers
This is a unique and rare opportunity to witness firsthand how a newspaper goes from ideas and words to becoming an actual printed publication. You are invited to learn the steps involved and receive a brand new edition of the Northern Sentry fresh off the press! This opportunity also comes with the option to take […]
A Taste of the Mediterranean
I had no intention of getting lunch when I walked into the BX around noon last Wednesday. Truth is I simply needed to wash my hands. That when you tend to find great things, when you not really looking! That’s how I found my beautiful wife 47 years ago, but that’s a story for another […]
Embrace Your Past, Love Your Present
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] “There’s no one else here from your year, so we moved your seat assignment with us,” my mother-in-law said when my husband and I walked into our high school’s Old Gym. Even though the “New Gym” is nearly thirty years old, the space in question will forever be […]