Minot AFB

Building a new home

Building a new home

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. - After being laid off from his job in late 2020, Senior Airman Jesse Yang, aerospace ground engineer technician for the 5th Maintenance Group, decided to speak with one of his old mentors who ultimately convinced him to join the Air Force....

2023 Flood and Mud Response

2023 Flood and Mud Response

On 5 April, as most of North Dakota looked forward to quickly rising temperatures taking the area in to the 50s and 60s, the men and women of 91st Missile Wing had a very different take: concern. North Dakota is prone to cold weather, heavy snow and high winds. These...

Creativity Soars at North Plains Elementary

Creativity Soars at North Plains Elementary

The end of the school year can bring a whirlwind of activities for parents. While the month of December is known to be the busiest, May comes in a close second for moms and dads of school-aged kids. But even though the month is jam-packed with end-of-year parties,...

5th Maintenance Squadron kicks off Airman 4 Life program

5th Maintenance Squadron kicks off Airman 4 Life program

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, North Dakota --The 5th Maintenance Squadron kicked off the Airman 4 Life program, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, 5 May 2023, with the intention of further developing Airmen’s life skills outside of their specific career fields. The...

FY22 DAF Annual Safety Awards Released

FY22 DAF Annual Safety Awards Released

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --   Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt has released the recipients for the fiscal year 2022 Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff Safety Awards, as well as the Department of the Air...

EFMP PCS Tips

EFMP PCS Tips

Moving with school-aged children can be stressful, but planning ahead can allow for a smoother transition. If you child is enrolled in EFMP, extra steps should be taken. Consider the following tips as you plan your move with a school-aged child enrolled in EFMP:...

Wounded Warrior Program gives Minot Airman new purpose

Wounded Warrior Program gives Minot Airman new purpose

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, North Dakota --Senior Airman Josiah Powell, 5th Security Forces Squadron defender, was a great defender, living a great life. He was enjoying certain aspects of his job. He was healthy and he was happy. Then one day, he sustained an injury and...

Minot Airman to Debut in Upcoming Theatre Production

Minot Airman to Debut in Upcoming Theatre Production

Hey, Minot, it finally looks like spring has come to the Magic City, and what a great time to join Mouse River Players Community Theatre as we mount our final performances of our 51st Season with a local favorite comedy, I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rudnick! It’s the...

Helping you navigate your TRICARE benefits

Helping you navigate your TRICARE benefits

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, North Dakota --The U.S. Department of Defense health care program, also known as TRICARE, provides medical insurance benefits to servicemembers, DOD civilians, retirees, and their families. For those unaccustomed to it, navigating the intricacies...

Excellence Has It’s Night

Excellence Has It’s Night

AFA Hosts Annual Awards U.S. Air Force Airmen and their spouses as well as civic leaders and other civilian staff from Minot Air Force Base, attended the Air Force Association (AFA) awards banquet held at The Grand Hotel in Minot on April 27, 2023. The AFA supports...