Bird bath

Crew chiefs from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wash a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 10, 2014. The B-52s are routinely washed every 180 days to prevent corrosion and every 30 days in high corrosion areas. After the wash is completed, post wash lube is used to force

Out & About with the Chief: Weather Flight

Against all odds

When it comes to caring for their children, most parents will go above and beyond. Whether it's a scraped knee, or a fever, mom and dad always try to make it better. But what if you found out your child had a rare condition with a nearly 100 percent fatality rate? What if your sick child hadn't even

Now Hiring: An Airman’s Guide to Off-Duty Employment

We have all seen the "help wanted" and "now hiring" signs advertised on nearly every business window around the Minot local area. With so many jobs available, Airmen may reasonably consider a second job to earn additional income or to enhance their résumé. A second job can be valuable, especially

Improving your health to improve your life

It's been a long day at work on Minot Air Force Base and you are finally preparing to head home. You get into your car and realize that you're hungry; this is the moment when a choice can be made either to return home and cook a healthy balanced meal for yourself or take the more convenient route