Chaplain Dallas Little Appointed Wing
Chaplain at Minot Air Force Base
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Team Minot welcomed Chaplain Lt. Col. Dallas Little as he was appointed as the Wing Chaplain at Minot Air Force Base, Sept. 13, 2022. Global Strike Command Chaplain, Col. David Kelley, presided over the ceremony, one of few conducted Air Force wide and the first ever at Minot AFB. The […]
It’s Getting Even Better:
Northern Sentry’s Jr. Journalism Program
Wait, what is journalism? It encompasses getting information about a person, place or event and writing it down for others to read about. Sounds easy right!? The Northern Sentry understands how important GOOD journalism is and how the craft is getting a bit lost on younger generations. So, the Jr. Journalism Program has been created […]
Best Bases in the Air Force: Aviano Air Base
Who joined the Air Force to always stay in one place and never leave their hometown? Maybe some, but many join for the chance to go places, see new things and experience the world, among other reasons (job security, paid training, benefits, etc.). But we’re focusing on the travel aspect of the Air Force way […]
Groundbreaking Naturalization Ceremony at Minot AFB
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —Airman Amin Ahmadi, a 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management office apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Jorge Peralta, a 5th Force Support Squadron classification technician, were the first Airmen to go through the enhanced naturalization process, becoming citizens of the United States at Minot AFB, Aug. 31, 2022.After going through […]
Cinderella Boutique: Happily Ever After Does Exist
“Oh, it’s a beautiful dress! Did you ever see such a beautiful dress? And look! Glass slippers. Why, it’s like a dream. A wonderful dream come true!” The quote is from the classic Disney animation version of Cinderella. One would be hard pressed to find a person, young or old, who hasn’t heard a version […]
Mil Spouse Perspective: Mary Evans
How is a military spouse defined? A mil spouse is someone married to a military member. While that is correct by definition, what does that mean as far as expectations? Tradition dictates that mil spouses supported their spouse. That support has changed over the years. So what defines the ‘modern’ military spouse then? That definition […]
Minot AFB Homes and
Security Forces Team Up:
Meet Your NEW Community Defender
Let’s start with the basics; what is a “Defender” anyway? It is one of those terms that gets thrown around the Air Force frequently. A Defender refers to any Security Forces member, either working on base or in the missile fields. You know the people walking around with the berets? Those are the Security Forces […]
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Why Do We Focus on Suicide Prevention?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. Suicide among service members, veterans, and their families is a public health and national security crisis. While suicide is generally the act of an individual, it occurs in the context of the individual’s relationships, […]
91st Missile Wing Quarterly Awards
91st Missile Wing Airmen are awarded for their hard work in their shop at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 4, 2022. Quarterly award ceremonies allow commanders to highlight the Airmen that show excellency in their shops. AMN: SrA Lindsey N. BenoitNCO: TSgt Andrea M. ButlerSNCO: MSgt Nicholas A. Risner FGO: Maj Kristopher R. […]
5th Medical Group Conducts Exercise Ready Eagle
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. —“Training days are so important because we are here as a defense force, medical readiness, and we’re here to deploy… if we’re needed,” stated Tech Sgt. Nathan Langel, Flight Chief of medical readiness and Command Support Staff. The 5th Medical Group conducted a Ready Eagle exercise for their Airmen to […]
