Training, troubleshooting keeps equipment in the fight

5th CES clears the way for continued mission success

A record-setting snowfall hit Minot and surrounding communities for the first time in more than a decade with an estimated 30 inches of accumulation for the year. This job has seemed daunting to the Airmen of the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron, as it is their responsibility to keep all airfield runway

Making the most of Minot winters

With an average high temperature for January of only15 degrees, Minot's winter season can cause many people to spend more time indoors. However, according to base experts, there are many ways people can optimize their time during the cold months. "Some of the ways I personally make it through the

Base residents show spirit with holiday lights contest

Minot AFB recently announced the winners of the annual Holiday Lights Contest. All base housing residents were eligible to participate in the contest. Winners were judged on creativity and holiday spirit. Below are the winners from this year's competition:1st Place: Lt. Col. Michael Sweetland, 91st

MAFB’s new emergency notification system saves precious time

Since October 2008, many personnel on base have seen pop-up messages come across their screen with weather advisories, early dismissal messages, road condition reports and declared force protection condition statuses. Also many people have received emails at their work stations and personal home