13 Oct 2006

Commanders, civilians learn facts about NSPS

Commanders and civilians on base recently learned the latest information about the National Security Personnel System, the Department of Defense's new civilian personnel management system. "This is about change and change requires leadership," said Brig. Gen. James Kowalski, Air Combat Command leader who briefed commanders here Oct 3. According to

12 Oct 2006

CCAF graduating class sets new Minot record

The largest graduating class in the history of Minot Air Force Base graduated Friday in a ceremony at the Jimmy Doolittle Center. One-hundred and twenty-four graduates received their Community College of the Air Force diplomas from Col. Thomas Klincar, CCAF commandant. "As members of CCAF's 2006 fall graduating class, you join the ranks of 245,000

6 Oct 2006

Major changes to make base recycling more efficient

Recyclable items such as aluminum, plastic, glass, steel and tin are no longer accepted at the base recycling center or for residential pickup due to contractual changes. Under the terms of the new contract, which went into effect Sunday, only some paper products will be accepted for recycling. Products such as paper towels, napkins, tissue paper,

6 Oct 2006

National Fire Prevention Week begins

The National Fire Protection Association and fire departments across North America observe Fire Prevention Week Sunday through Oct. 14 to raise public awareness of fire safety. During the week, Minot Air Force Base's Fire and Emergency Services flight in conjunction with the Minot City Fire Department will hand out literature to adults and fire

29 Sep 2006

POW/MIA honored at Minot AFB

Minot Air Force Base honored POW and MIA servicemembers here during a luncheon and retreat ceremony Sept. 22. Airmen here also had the opportunity to hear the luncheon's speaker, a former POW, talk about his imprisonment during Operation Desert Storm. At the luncheon, speaker Col. Mike Roberts, 178th Fighter Wing vice commander, from Springfield

29 Sep 2006

Major ops change for missiles

Missile combat crews from the 742nd Missile Squadron prepare for alert Monday exactly as they have for the last thirty-plus years -- with one notable distinction. Three crew members will head to the missile alert facility for 72 hours of alert duty as part of a demonstration concept.Overall, this represents a major change from the current

27 Sep 2006

Honoring the fallen

27 Sep 2006

Minot's iron chef

27 Sep 2006

Festive Fall beginning

22 Sep 2006

Air Traffic Controller