MAFB getting radar system upgrade

Construction of a new digital airport surveillance radar system began here June 15, and will upgrade the base's old radar system to the newest digital technology available. "This is part of a Department of Defense and Federal Administration Association's initiative to upgrade the National Airspace

22 Airmen graduate ALS

Congratulations to the Airmen who graduated from Airman Leadership School here Sept. 17. ALS is a six week-long course designed to develop Airmen's leadership and supervisory capabilities. After ALS, Airmen are better prepared for the increased responsibility as they ascend the rank as they become

September yard of the month

Staff Sgt. William Clark, 5th Security Forces Squadron, and his wife, Ashley, pose for a photo after winning yard of the month for the month of September. 

Base X grounds for learning, preparation, development

Military service has meant giving back to country

Two times in his career, Maj. Gen. James Kowalski was asked where he would like to be stationed, and both times he said Minot Air Force Base. The general says although his career took him elsewhere both times, he has always enjoyed visiting the base. During one of those visits recently, the vice