The Complicated Life of Body Armor

Protective gear is a key part of the military lifestyle, and personal armor has been evolving for centuries. The main challenge for those developing personal protective systems has been the same for centuries - finding a balance between protection, weight and freedom of movement.Though in modern

Let’s Learn about the Cold War: Part 25 – Mikhail Gorbachev

After the death of Leonid Brezhnev in 1982, the Soviet Union had two interim leaders. The first was Yuri Andropov, who had previously been prominent in Soviet intelligence. Andropov died in 1984, and Konstantin Chernenko took over, only to die 13 months later.The eighth and final leader of the

Youth Center Turkey Bingo

The base youth center held their annual Turkey Bingo event at the youth center at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. Nov. 21, 2015.  This was the 11th year the youth center has held the event for the members of the base youth center and their families.

Minot AFB members help build a new roof for Souris Valley Animal Shelter

TRF: the force multiplier

"DEPLOY! DEPLOY! DEPLOY!" The team shouts as they race out of the vehicles and approach a chain link fence. Sparks fly as they begin to strike the barrier with a K12 saw to create a pathway. With 360 degree security set up, the team moves with swift and precise action into the rooms, not knowing