Out and About with the Chief: 5th BW Superintendents

5 CES deployment exercise

The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted deployment training at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 18, 2014. Airmen from all ranks participated in training that taught them how to build a tent together, conduct a proper convoy and how to use some of the large mobile equipment used in a deployed

Team Minot’s New 5th MDG Commander

Col. Tasha Pravecek took the reins as commander of the 5th Medical Group from Col. William Tyra during a change of command ceremony, June 12, 2014.This is Pravecek's second assignment to Minot Air Force Base. In 2011, she was the commander of the 5th Medical Support Squadron. "It is truly an honor

Base Exchange opens mobile kiosk

Team Minot celebrated the grand opening of the exchange mobile center kiosk at the Base Exchange June 12, 2014. Working with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the mobile center will seek to provide service members and their families with the same options and availability regardless of duty

Forever a family

United States service members and their family make a lot of sacrifices throughout their lives. Constant moves, long hours and limited family time are common for many military families. When individuals become part of a military family, they consent to make these sacrifices part of their lives. Some