February Articles 15

In February 2012, the following Minot Air Force Base service members were punished under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice:1. An airman from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received a suspended reduction in rank to airman basic, restriction to Minot Air Force Base for 45 days,

Victim advocate available 24/7 on Minot AFB

The Air Force Personnel Center and the Air Force Medical Operations Agency began funding this year, for the availability of a 24/7 Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate here at Minot Air Force Base.The victim advocate program hit the ground running Jan. 1 and established a crisis hotline that went active

Colon cancer and screenings: Why they’re important

When colon cancer is found early and treated, nine out of 10 people will hit that five-year survival rate, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.In fact, more than half of all deaths from colon cancer could be prevented if everyone older than 50 years of age was screened

Courts-Martial: Two Airmen convicted for aggravated assault

Two Airmen were recently convicted and sentenced for aggravated sexual assault of underage girls and related crimes. Both men claimed the victims consented to the sexual acts. However, under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, individuals younger than 16 years of age cannot legally give consent to

5th MSG Change of Command