Former Minot AFB commander to lead Global Strike Command
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Air Force Global Strike Command airmen bid farewell to Gen. Thomas Bussiere and welcomed new commander Gen. S.L. Davis during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base Tuesday, Nov. 4. “This command underpins every operational plan in the ...
Missile test launch validates ICBM force reliability, readiness
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on Wednesday, Nov. This test, designated GT 254, evaluated the ongoing reliability, ...
Minot Area Chamber EDC program to send airmen home for holidays
The Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) announces through its Operation Homebound program nearly 70 airline tickets have already been booked to help Minot Air Force Base airmen travel home for the holidays beginning in November and continuing through December. Formerly known as Home for the ...
Upcoming Minot area veterans’ events
The following information is provided by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 4, Minot. Nov. 5: DAV Coffee, 2 p.m., Veterans Room, Ward County Administration Building, 225 3rd St. SE, Minot. Speakers Georgia Krein and Stephanie Beamis of Community Medical Services on opioid addiction, including heroin and fentanyl addiction. Nov. 7: Edison Elementary Veterans Day Parade, 1:50 p.m. and music program, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 10: Edgewood on Tenth free veterans lunch, noon. Nov. 10: Our Redeemer’s Vet Fellowship, 7 p.m., door 15 by buses, active duty and retired welcome. Nov. 11: ...