Dakota Elementary students study hard and aim high

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Jurgella, 5th Bomb Wing command chief, moderates the 2012 Dakota Elementary Geography Bee Jan. 12. The children were faced with challenging questions about geographical locations in the U.S. and around the world. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Stephanie Ashley)

Dakota Elementary students study hard and aim high

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Jurgella, 5th Bomb Wing command chief, moderates the 2012 Dakota Elementary Geography Bee Jan. 12. The children were faced with challenging questions about geographical locations in the U.S. and around the world. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Stephanie Ashley)

Airman’s Attic in need of volunteers

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE - (Back) From left to right, Team Minot Chiefs Group representatives: Chief Master Sgt. Rob Hansford, Chief Master Sgt. David Mclain, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Wege, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Rohn, and Chief Master Sgt. Ginney Jones (U.S. Air Force Reserves), presented (Front) Terra Henry, Airman's Attic coordinator, Shanya Hughes, Airman's Attic bookkeeper, and a Erin, a volunteer, with a check donation of $150 dollars Jan. 10, to help supply them with funds to buy cleaning supplies and other necessities to help keep the store open. Every year the Airman's Attic helps support hundreds of Airmen and it is up to volunteers to ensure it continues to do so. The Airman's Attic currently supports more than 800 families on base. Those interested in volunteering at the Airman's Attic can contact their staff at 723-1818. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kristoffer R. Kaubisch)

Base to privatize utility infrastructure

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The management of the base's electrical distribution infrastructure is slated to be privatized in late spring of 2012. Verendrye Electric Cooperative, Inc. based in Velva, N.D., was recently selected as the managing company, having signed a contract to assume responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of the base's electrical infrastructure over the next 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez)

STEP promoting the best

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Col. James Dawkins, 5th Bomb Wing commander and Command Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Jurgella, step promotes Tech Sgt. Timothy Herbert, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, here Dec. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Desiree Esposito)

Playing from the heart

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – The U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band performs an assortment of Christmas music for students at the Dakota Elementary School here Dec. 14. The band toured Minot AFB for three days, performing at various locations, spreading good cheers and improving morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stephanie Ashley)