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The illustrious rank of Chief Master Sergeant takes many years of selfless service, dedication to the profession and patience. This year only 506 members were selected across the Air Force. One of those newly pinned... Like so many Chief Master Sergeants, Heather Malensek said there were doubts about reaching this level, “I thought when I first started out that I would be a Chief someday, and then not. But when... Senior non-commissioned officers lead teams and shape the future force, exerting tremendous influence across all levels of the Air Force. Throughout my career I have been fortunate and privileged to serve with many phenomenal men... MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot AFB, North Dakota and the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana participated in Exercise Prairie Vigilance 24-3 here, April 6-12, 2024.... Many kids of service members have no other frame of reference for life outside the military world. But then there are others who had the glimpse of “regular” life before a parent joined the Air... The Final Spike Steam Tour will depart Calgary on April 14, the one-year anniversary of the merger of CP and Kansas City Southern. Along the way the 2816 and CPKC business train will be on... State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Monday praised Melvina Murray, a mathematics teacher at Dakota Elementary School on the Minot Air Force Base, who has been honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics... The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Team (ADAPT) is collaborating with the Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW) to host an informational event here on Minot AFB. This event is called ARE YOU UP... There seems to be a lot of talk among the baby boomer generation about the generation of young Americans today who are just making their way in the world. Unfortunately, the talk isn’t so good...MAFB’s Newest Chief: CMSgt Melissa Turner, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Northern SentryMAFB’s Newest Chiefs: CMSgt Select Heather Malensek, 5th Comptroller Squadron
Northern SentryMAFB’s Newest Chief: CMSgt Nicholas Roberts, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron
Northern SentryTeam Minot completes Exercise Prairie Vigilance
Northern SentryMOMC Highlight: Abigail Miller
Northern Sentry2816 To Make Historic Visit To Minot
Northern SentryMinot Air Force Base Teacher Recognized As Top Math Instructor
Northern SentryAre You Up for the Challenge?
Northern SentryFaith in the next generation…
Marvin Baker