Measuring Up
On Wednesday, December 6th, just one day before the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, they laid Edward Zilli to rest in the veterans’ section of Rosehill Cemetery. He began his life in Clifton, New Jersey, which was some 1,700 miles from where his life ended. Never having been to Clifton, New Jersey, I did a bit […]
Much More than a Game
The scoreboard above the end of the rink reads 2-0 in the first period. A young player is called for cross-checking, a two-minute penalty, and shows his disgust by pounding on the plexiglass before stepping into the penalty box and slamming the door. The angry display doesn’t go unnoticed by the referee who responds by […]
Our personal affairs are important…
There was a recent funeral I attended and before the service, I was chatting with the funeral director, who has been a friend for many years. He was telling me that he was dealing with a separate situation in which the deceased didn’t have a will, didn’t have a life insurance policy and the loved […]
Minot AFB Pollinator Project: A Great Example of Partnership!
There are incredible joys experienced as a multi-stakeholder project or program approaches the finish line. A few weeks ago, I experienced this joy as seed was laid on a 5 acre plot next to an elementary school at Minot Air Force Base for a pollinator garden. I want to share this joy with you. The […]
Peace Garden To Host Santa at the Garden
The International Peace Garden is known for the gardens that grace the beautiful plot of land that bridges North Dakota and Manitoba just north of Dunseith. Thousands of Americans and Canadians make an annual summer trek to spend a summer day in absolute awe of the beauty of this area. However, the International Peace Garden […]
Northwest North Dakota Gains Two CAP Commanders
The Magic City Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, held a Change of Command Ceremony at Avflight, Minot International Airport, on Thursday, November 16. The event commemorated 1st Lt. Joe Aho transitioning from Acting Squadron Commander in Minot to fulfilling a new commander role to establish a Civil Air Patrol squadron in Williston. Previous Minot commander, […]
Mission readiness starts with combating seasonal affective disorder
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] With winter fast approaching, True North, a division within the U.S. Air Force that supports strengthening military members’ resilience and their mental health, is taking the initiative to combat seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, with mood-boosting stations for the 673d Security Forces Squadron. “I’ve seen how the winter […]
RPP application process open through Dec. 9
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas —Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen who are interested in becoming rated officers can apply for the Spring 2024 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program now through Dec. 9, 2023. The Rated Preparatory Program provides qualified Airmen an opportunity to gain and strengthen basic aviation skills in advance of […]
Giving the Gift of an Experience
As you are making your list and checking it twice to decide what to get for all the people in your life, it can be difficult to know what to get for the person with everything or someone looking to declutter. This year, the perfect option is the gift of an experience. What exactly does […]
Sharing Is Part of the Holiday Season
From the stage of the Christmas Open House in downtown Minot, Mayor Tom Ross asked for a cheer from those in the audience that were from Minot Air Force Base. It was certainly hard to say exactly how many folks responded, but there were a significant number. Joining the Mayor on stage were several of […]