6 Apr 2018

National Public Health Week

Spring is an exciting time at Minot Air Force Base. There’s light at the end of the wintery tunnel and we’ve even experienced some warmer days amongst the bitter, snow-covered ones.

4 Apr 2018

UH-1N Iroquois: 54th workhorse

As the loud, galloping clap resonated with each swift revolution, a faint rumble in the distance quickly evolved into distinct hoof beats, with the aerodynamic body slicing through the crisp North Dakota air.What seems like a speck on the horizon at first, screamed across the plains appearing as a riveted-steel stallion. The UH-1N Iroquois, widely

28 Mar 2018

Air Force implements Housing Early Assistance Tool to ease relocation process

The Air Force is scheduled to implement a web-based tool that will enable military members and their families to connect with installation housing offices to inquire about housing options at their upcoming duty assignment.

26 Mar 2018

Defenders share a union with four-legged wingmen

As the door gradually opened, a series of howls echoed through the hallway. Eagerly barking, an Airman watched her partner approach her ready to start the day. As her wingman stopped in front of her, she immediately began spinning, jumping and whining. “They’re always so excited to see us from the moment we walk toward their kennels,” said Senior

26 Mar 2018

891st Activation and Assumption of Command

(From left) Col. Jason Beers, 91st Security Forces Group commander, hands Maj. Winell de Mesa, 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron commander, the squadron guidon during the 891st MSFS Activation and Assumption of Command at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 19, 2018. The squadron was operating as a shadow unit since November 2016, which created their slogan “Shadow Warriors”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan McElderry)

22 Mar 2018

The Healing Process

It was the stereotypical image of a car accident, the one where cars are frozen in time as their metal noses scrunch back to avoid colliding. Inside the car, glass shards danced in the air as her body was jerked toward the windshield.

22 Mar 2018

Facing fears: overcoming the past

The mental health clinic offers many services on base including substance abuse support for active duty only, domestic violence and child abuse prevention and various classes for active duty and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon J. Audit)

16 Mar 2018

CMSgt. McMahon visits Minot

Chief Master Sgt. Patrick McMahon, U.S. Strategic Command senior enlisted leader, visited Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Mar. 12, 2018. During his visit, McMahon spoke with 5th Bomb Wing Airmen and visited facilities including a B-52H Stratofortress static display, the Dakota Inn dining facility and other facilities on base. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Dillon J. Audit)

14 Mar 2018

Let the games begin!

Team Minot Airmen competed in the fourth annual Winter Games at the McAdoo Fitness Center at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. The Winter Games consisted of several events, including volleyball, soccer, a bench press competition and a three-point shootout contest.

13 Mar 2018

Child Care Corner

Over the past two months, Team Minot Airmen conducted a Continuous Process Improvement Event focused on improving child care.  A significant finding was there were information gaps and often misunderstandings about the current state of child care, and how/why many of the processes operate.  For the next several weeks, Child Care Corner will aim to