Domestic Violence and What to Do About It
October focuses on awareness of several issues, illnesses or causes that affect people and require specific attention. Specifically, this month brings targeted awareness to domestic violence in the hope of showing victims a way out, communicating that they are not alone and reiterating the array of helping agencies available to them. One Minot Air Force […]
Robo Dogs Impress at MAC Lunch
They arrived fashionably late, but when the Robo Dogs, as they are commonly referred to, arrived at the October 6, Military Affairs Committee meeting, they certainly stole the show. The robots, justly named Chappie and Atom, they put on quite a performance for those in attendance. A buzz went through the crowd when Tech Sgt […]
Where are the Airplanes Going?
While living and working on an Air Force base, people get used to seeing planes zoom overhead and hearing the sounds of engines roaring in the early mornings. But this week patrons of the base were greeted with airplanes not in the sky, but rolling down Missile Ave on cranes and convoys. Some of the […]
Together With Veterans Introduces New Program
Although it was purely coincidental, on September 11th of 2021, the Together With Veterans organization held a social event at Oak Park in Minot and according to organizer Randy McDonald, “we had around 200 people attend, and we had a great time.” The event was held to get the ball rolling on a local Together […]
Tenant Satisfaction Survey
To ensure that the family housing program continues to provide members and their families with the best possible housing experience the Annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey is used by the Department of the Air Force as a “report card” for each installation’s housing operation. The survey results will guide the Department of the Air Force and […]
She’s Not From Around Here: A casseroler’s take on life in hot dish territory
“Wow, look at all those shades of brown.” The comment was delivered with faux awe from my passenger seat. Her sarcasm was friendly, not fiery. We both laughed. “Now, now—don’t be judgmental. Look,” I said while pointing out the windshield. “Right there. Val’s Cyclery is bright green. Fun fact, it’s also where I take my […]
Minot Area “celebrities” will be dancing for your dollars
Special Olympics fundraiser patterned after “Dancing with the Stars” You may know them as a major league umpire, school administrator, university basketball coach, marketing executive, or one of many other professions but soon you’ll have an opportunity to discover something new about a group of area community members: can they dance? The 7th annual “Dancing […]
Preparing for Winter Bussing
Autumn is in full swing with great programming at Minot Air Force Base and in the Minot community. As we adjust to shorter days and decreasing temperatures, the School Liaison Office is also excited to prepare for our winter bussing season.Our winter bussing is provided by Yellowfin Bus Transportation and services students attending North Plains […]
The Brave Badge Initiative:
891 MSFS Rucks for Suicide Prevention
As September comes to a close and the summer sun fades into memory, some airmen have realized that September means more than the changing of season. September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month. On a sunny yet chilly early Thursday morning, September 22, the entire 240-person 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron (MSFS) ignored the […]
Everything You Need to Know about the Air Force Ball
Every year, the Air Force celebrates its anniversary or “birthday” in a memorable and traditional way. The official birth of the USAF, as it is known today, is September 18, 1947, when it became its own entity in the US Armed Forces. To learn more about the start of the US Air Force, all the […]
