MAFB shows appreciation for military retirees

The base showed its appreciation to local military retirees here by organizing a Military Retiree Appreciation Day here Sept 5. "It's important to honor retirees because they've served," said Col. Joel Westa, 5th Bomb Wing commander. "They've given to our country. They deserve the credit they've

Air Force Chief of Staff defines standard of excellence

Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff, came to Air Force Space Command for a series of briefings and then visited with Peterson AFB personnel at an open forum at the base theater. His comments included what he called "vital things," the foremost of which is the need for the Air Force to go

IPRE line prepares Airmen to deploy

Key Spouse program vital to easing deployments

The Key Spouse Program at Minot AFB is designed to enhance mission readiness by supporting family members of those deployed, on remote tours or serving an extended temporary duty. "The Key Spouse Program compliments existing unit spouse activities and networks. It enhances the flow of communication

Minot AFB bids farewell to “great American”

Red, white and blue was the theme Aug. 25 at the Jimmy Doolittle Center here as the base bids farewell to a "great American." Chief Master Sgt. Mark Brejcha, 91st Missile Wing command chief master sergeant, coined the phrase "great American," and it has been his catch phrase ever since his arrival