What About Those Bagpipes
FSS Employee Says “It Takes a Lot of Wind” For John Richard Young, a Wisconsin native living in Minot since 2012 who earned a Multimedia Studies Degree with a Minor in Music Performance at Minot State University, he took on the bagpipes some 5 years ago in 2018. The road to playing bagpipes went directly […]
The Clock is Ticking…
This past week I had numerous inquiries from families who have arrived in North Dakota, either PCS’ing in from another base, or they have arrived in Minot for their very first assignment. Both of the above scenarios are pretty common in August, and I really, really encourage these new arrivals to start taking advantage of […]
It’s Better Outside: How I Soothe End of Summer Woes
“Boys, look at me. Hold still and just listen. Get your shoes on, we’re going outside.” It seemed like I’d spent the entire morning playing referee between my sons. The requests for intervention were relentless—“Is it my turn now?” “He’s touching me!” “Can I have that?” “He’s bothering me on purpose.” “Can I have a […]
The best in the west…
On July 28, we attended the Medora Musical with our grandchildren. It’s always fun to get away from the monotony of our every-day routines to enjoy some taffy, ice cream and the musical. Since that Sunday night, a number of people have commented about the musical after we tell them that we had attended. The […]
Global Strike Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year: TSgt Lance Vandervoort
Congratulations to Minot Air Force Base’s TSgt Lance Vandervoort 5 FSS, for being recognized as the Global Strike Command Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year! The Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year award is an annual award that recognizes the extraordinary individual who made the most significant impact by supporting military honors for […]
Warbirds get to know new leaders during 5th BW all-calls
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Col. Jesse Lamarand, 5th Bomb Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Wayne Sharp, 5th BW command chief, hosted a series of all-calls here, July 30. The all-calls were Lamarand and Sharp’s first as the new 5th BW command team. The team took advantage of the occasion to introduce themselves, their […]
Spouses Welcome on the Road, Everything You Need to Know
Are you a spouse who just moved to Minot AFB? Do you wish there was a way for you to get all the important information about the base without having to put pressure on your Active Duty spouse to relay everything back to you? We all know PCS’ing to a new place can be stressful […]
69th Bomb Squadron Helps to Revive Historic Legacy
Loring Air Force Base, ME – When the former Strategic Air Command (SAC) superbase closed its gates in September 1994, approximately 3,500 employees left, leaving a significant void. However, thanks to the Loring Museum and its dedicated volunteers, the “Sleeping Giant” awoke for a few days to honor the cherished 42nd Bomber Wing nearly 30 […]
Enjoy Heart-Pumping, Feel-Good Music at Summerfest!
Are you ready to tap your toes, rock out, sing along, and feast your ears on some heart-pumping, feel-good music? Yes? Well then, the 5th Force Support Squadron will bring Summer Fest to Minot AFB. Perfect for the whole family and making Minot AFB an awesome base to be, Summer Fest is a free concert […]
North Dakota National Guardsman Rescues Woman from Sinking Car
Devils Lake, ND – U.S. Army 2nd Lt. David Hooge, 231st Quartermaster Platoon, North Dakota National Guard, rescued a woman from a sinking car in Devils Lake, North Dakota, July 29, 2024. While driving south of the city of Devils Lake, Hooge noticed a car behind him swerving back and forth before going off the […]