22 May 2018

Missed Police Week? Here are the top six events that happened!

Minot Air Force Base personnel and families celebrated National Police Week 2018, May 14-18. National Police Week is a congressionally honored week celebrating law enforcement personnel across the nation and around the world who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

26 Apr 2018

5th SFS compete in Defender Challenge

The 5th Security Forces Squadron held a Defender Challenge at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 21, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)

18 Apr 2018

5th FSS: feeding the fight

Controlled and methodical chaos fills the dining facility as Airmen rush to the lines of food. This is a familiar setting for the staff, keeping with the tempo by serving fresh food to about 500 Airmen each day.

13 Apr 2018

Speak up for sexual assault

Every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Approximately 481,000 Americans are sexually assaulted every year. Of those, 18,900 occur within the Armed Forces, according to the Rape Abuse & Incest National Network website.

2 Nov 2017

We didn’t start the fire

Firefighters from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron train at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 20, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)

30 Jun 2017

The Follower

I am a follower.

19 Sep 2016

Prairie Vigilance 16: Anytime, Anywhere

The 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, participated in Prairie Vigilance 16-1 Sept. 11-16, an annual exercise designed to test the wing’s ability to conduct conventional and nuclear-capable bomber operations.“Prairie Vigilance 16-1 is an operational readiness exercise that validates the 5th Bomb Wing's capability to execute our

9 Sep 2016

91SFG tests combat capabilities

Throughout the month of August, various units within the 91st Security Forces Group completed combat capability assurance training at the Camp Grafton Training Center in Devils Lake, North Dakota. This training event was held to implement CCAT strategies to ensure a force capable of tactically deterring, denying and retaining government control of

27 Jul 2016

The Falcon Hunter

Sporting a navy blue polo and ball cap, both ornamented with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wildlife services logos, he scans the horizon.Dale Waites, USDA wildlife biologist, grabs his binoculars to get a better look across the airfield at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. As soon as he spots what he’s been looking for, he sets down the

14 Jul 2016

Motorcycle Safety Inspection

There is one thing that North Dakota doesn’t have a shortage of, and that is long stretches of open roads. During the summer, a great way to enjoy the area is to start up the motorcycle and hit the road.Before you even get out of the garage, it’s important to inspect your ride. Not only are pre-season inspections important, but going through your