MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program visited Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, August 21, 2023.The AFW2 team, including program managers and ambassadors, visited Airmen from the 5th Security Forces Squadron and the 91st Security Forces Group. Here, they shared stories from their careers and how they came to be […]

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —The Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center welcomed a new commander to their storied history today during a ceremony at Barksdale AFB, La. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost assumed command from Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara, who diligently served 8th Air Force since August 2021. Gebara leaves […]

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —A team of bioenvironmental experts reported the polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) sampling results from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 24, 2023, the third from an extensive sampling of active U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile bases to address specific cancer concerns raised by missile community members across related career fields. The […]

Last week I was able to spend an evening watching as the Minot Air Force Base Force fire department played host to the Glenburn Rural Fire Department in a joint exercise. In March of 2021, the Glenburn Fire Department building that housed their trucks and equipment suffered an early morning fire. Lost was a majority […]

North Dakota Tourism tells us there are a lot of visitors to our state during the summer months. And that’s true. Just take a drive through the Badlands or visit Medora and you’ll see all kinds of vehicles and license plates from out of state.But tourism isn’t limited to those two areas. We have Lake […]

Sometimes things just don’t work out as planned. Maybe not even close. The following incident vividly illustrates my point.A few years back I took two daughters on what was destined to be a fun and pleasant fishing trip to Lake Metigoshe. The beautiful lake in the scenic Turtle Mountains contains bluegill, a fish that can […]

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —On August 15, 2023, Minot Air Force Base held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new facility for the 54th Helicopter Squadron, which will house the new MH-139A Grey Wolf. The Grey Wolf will replace the 54th Helicopter Squadrons’ UH-1N Huey that has been in use since 1996. The Grey Wolf […]

The training grounds for the Minot Air Force Base fire department are specific to the mission of Minot Air Force base. As you enter there is a model of a plan that resembles the body of a B-52. There is also another model of an H1 Huey helicopter, and finally a building that resembles a […]

NEW TOWN, N.D. —U.S. Air Force representatives from the Sentinel System Program Office and Minot Air Force Base attended the Mandan-Hidatsa-Arikara Nation’s Little Shell Celebration in New Town, N.D., to provide outreach on behalf of the Sentinel weapon system (formerly known as the ground-based strategic deterrent) project, Aug. 10-13. The celebration, which was hosted by […]

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —The 91st Missile Wing conducted an exercise simulating the retaking of an intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility, Aug. 8, 2023. The exercise, called Bully Knight, focused on the 91st Security Forces Group and was conducted in the hours of darkness, forcing the Defenders to use specific tactics in order to […]

I lived in the Dakotans nearly a decade before making a pan of scotcheroos for myself. Looking back, I guess I was just coasting along on the kindness of others. I’m quite spoiled by a plethora of from-around-here friends. It should also be noted that I never miss a church potluck–and there are always scotcheroos […]

By the time this edition of the Northern Sentry is delivered, school will be in session across most of North Dakota. I have even received a few photos from friends that have marked the beginning of their home schooling calendar year. Several schools have already had their initial sporting events, so evenings are also packed. […]

Sometimes deep, dark secrets in a person’s past silently chew on them enough to force a confession, rather than continuing to “bottle up” a troubled and agonizing truth. What follows, dear reader, is written with the belief that revealing a long-held secret that has tormented me for years will relieve me from further internal suffering […]

Have you heard about this incident in Marion County, Kan? Apparently the police chief ordered a raid on the local newspaper the Marion County Record and seized computers, cell phones, a router and photographed the entire office.When this story broke, the reason for the raid didn’t make any sense. The publisher was investigating a DUI. […]

Skin Win is an independently owned dermatology practice located in the CHI Plaza at 2111 NW Landmark Circle. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and a comfortable environment. Skin Win was founded by Dr. Daniel Hoffman, and according to Kathleen Adams Chief Operating Officer “we exist to work with patients on an individual basis, and provide quality, […]

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — From Aug. 7-11, 2023, the 5th Bomb Wing conducted Warbird Week, an exercise that stress tests the overall capabilities of 5th BW units, and how effectively they perform their missions. “The intent of exercises is to prepare our Airmen for their worst day. When you exercise you are reinforcing […]

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron competed in the Global Strike Challenge here, Aug. 2-4. The Global Strike Challenge is an annual competition between units in Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Reserve Command, and the Air National Guard consisting of several events assessing innovative thinking, […]

Minot Air Force Base, N.D. — The weather isn’t the only thing heating up this summer. The Minot Air Force Base innovation cell, also known as Atomic Spark, the IGNITOR working group and the 5th Contracting Squadron partnered with the 54th Helicopter Squadron, maintenance and security forces units from the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st […]

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — What does it mean to go above and beyond? Most people say they joined the Air Force to serve their country, and some say joining the Honor Guard is a way to go beyond that. The United States Air Force Honor Guard is a special duty bestowed upon those […]

Boasting the most extensive FCC network in the Air Force, Minot AFB has now held the grand opening for four more FCC providers on Monday, August 14th. With MSG leadership presenting each provider with a framed license and cutting a ceremonial ribbon at each location, these four new providers are ready to open their doors […]