MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- A robin sits atop a tree branch on an early spring day at Minot AFB April 6. Robin sightings usually mean the start of spring as the harsh winter of North Dakota draws to a conclusion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez)
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- A ground hog, or “dakrat” as the locals call them, unearths its head from the ground on an early spring day at Minot AFB April 6. As the harsh winter of North Dakota draws to an end, spring arises bringing forth one of Minot AFB’s beloved creatures, the dakrat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez)
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Hayden Moser, 2, gets ready to catch a ball thrown by Jonathan Moser, 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron, as Terri Moser looks on. With the recent warmer weather, members and families at Minot AFB have begun to again enjoy outdoor activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Laurie Arellano)
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Sunshine and a child on playground equipment create shadows at the youth center April 5. With the recent warm, dry weather, nearly all of the winter snow has melted and the base playgrounds are drying out, providing opportunities for kids and families to enjoy outdoor activities again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Laurie Arellano)
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Morgan Jenner, 5, and Lani Akin, 2 wash their bicycles while the Akin family washes their car April 7 as they get excited about Spring's appearance at Minot AFB. With the recent warmer weather, members and families at Minot AFB have begun to enjoy outdoor activities again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Laurie Arellano)
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Tejas Navickas, 9, takes advantage of the warm weather April 5 to get in some time at the playground near the temporary lodging facilities. With the recent warm, dry weather, nearly all of the winter snow has melted and the base playgrounds are drying out, providing opportunities for kids and families to enjoy outdoor activities again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Laurie Arellano)