‘Curb Alert’ Community Impacts MAFB Families
At Minot AFB the Pay it Forward lifestyle is thriving. Not yet attuned to this giving for free concept? Have no idea what the common referred to phrase ‘Curb Alert’ really means? Read this heart-warming story to uncover how the spirit of giving is alive and well all year round on Minot AFB and how […]
Bussiere assumes command of
Air Force Global Strike Command
Barksdale Air Force Base — Gen. Thomas Bussiere assumed command of Air Force Global Strike Command during a ceremony Dec. 7, becoming the newest leader of the organization responsible for the nation’s only intercontinental ballistic missile and strategic bomber forces. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., presided over the ceremony. “You provide […]
A View From Our Side: If It’s Going To Be Christmas, Make it White A View From Our Side:
As a kid growing up most of my immediate family was either in North Dakota or Manitoba, Canada. They played a lot of hockey in the small towns where my cousins grew up. Because my Dad grew up in Canada, my brother and I were rink rats on an outdoor sheet of ice that my […]
Upside Down Under: Who is Roxana Saberi?…
I was watching the CBS Evening News recently and Roxana Saberi gave a report on the World Cup from Doha, Qatar. I don’t normally watch the CBS Evening News but that name and face rang a bell.It took a minute to recall who she is. If you don’t know or remember, she is from North […]
Dispute Resolution in Housing
Under provisions included in the Military Housing Privatization Initiative Universal Lease and Department of Defense Tenant Bill of Rights, Tenants living in privatized housing have the right to prompt and fair resolution of housing disputes. Housing disputes could include issues and/or complaints related to rights and responsibilities established in the lease, such as maintenance and […]
North Dakota’s Most Fascinating
Landscape: Abandoned Buildings
There are many standout weather features that make North Dakota a curiosity to the newcomer. The bone-chilling, drastic winds; the never-ending sunlight in summer; and the expansive, seemingly endless sky are all features that make North Dakota life so captivating, albeit sometimes intimidating. While gazing across the horizon in this state, it is almost impossible […]
Northern Sentry Christmas Giveaway!
It’s the season of giving!Here at the Northern Sentry, we want to say “Happy Holidays” to our loyal readers and base community. We couldn’t do what we do without you and we want to say thank-you.Since we can’t give a gift to every single person (we wish), we are giving away TWO fantastic Christmas presents […]
The Bomber Bistro
The Bomber Bistro play area, Little Riders, is a fun place. Me and my brother build houses, airplanes and sometimes big chairs with the huge, soft blocks. The Bomber Bistro has good food. They have pizza. I like pepperoni the best. I liked it when they had kid meals that gave out ice cream. My […]
A True Northern Tradition: The CP Holiday Train
One of the greatest things about living in a small, rural town during the holidays is that there is no lack of meaningful traditions. Each year, Minot’s Downtown Open House attracts thousands of people looking to make Christmas memories that can be passed down for generations to come. If you come from up North, you […]
Team Minot Airman selected for Senior
Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program 2022
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —On Sept. 26, 2022 a senior enlisted Airman from the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, was chosen to join the ranks of the Air Force’s commissioned officers. Master Sgt. Stephaun McKinley, 791 MSFS operations and training superintendent was one of 16 Airmen selected for the […]