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Military

State Fair hosts band, picnic for military day

The North Dakota State Fair held a Military Appreciation Day picnic on Tuesday, with cuts of beef, baked beans, hot dogs, chips and live music for military families. The event was sponsored by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, N.D. Beef Commission and N.D. Cattlewomen, and it ...

Preparation begins for Sentinel missile program modernization

U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-ND, met with members of Task Force 21 in Minot Monday to discuss the role the community can play in the ongoing efforts to support the continued modernization of the dual-nuclear missions at Minot Air Force Base. Hoeven said he recently met with Kathy Warden, CEO of ...

Minot AFB holds Retiree Appreciation Day

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – Minot Air Force Base hosted 43 military retirees and family members during Retiree Appreciation Day held at the base Friday, July 12. Retiree Appreciation Day is an annual event held at Minot AFB where military retirees can enjoy a day of fun, camaraderie, appreciation ...

Pilot’s family to attend crash site dedication ceremony

FLASHER – Sixty years ago, a Minot Air Force Base pilot and the F-106 “Delta Dart” he was flying crashed between Raleigh and Flasher, southwest of Bismarck. The pilot, Air Force Capt. William “Bill” Richardson, a member of the 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, died in the ...

Honoring excellence: Looking inside Minot AFB Honor Guard

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – The airmen who make up the Minot Air Force Base Honor Guard stand out for their dedication to a distinct mission: delivering premier ceremonial honors, inspiring the nation and representing all airmen. This elite team of airmen, non-commissioned officers and officers ...