Airmen honored in dedicated crew chief ceremony
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE– The 5th Maintenance Group honored a select group of 18 maintainers during a recent dedicated crew chief (DCC) ceremony recognizing their commitment, expertise and exceptional dedication to their aircraft and mission here, Aug 15. The DCC program is one of the Air ...
Council approves airport welcome center for airmen
A welcome center for Minot Air Force Base airmen flying into and out of the Minot airport received support from the Minot City Council Monday, Aug. 18. Minot Area Chamber EDC and airport officials have been working on the concept, described as a mini-USO location, and have identified a space in the terminal for the welcome center. The. The center would be furnished by donations and staffed by volunteers from MACEDC and Minot AFB, according to information provided to the council. The agreement requires MACEDC to provide a marketing swap that is equal in value to the fair market rent ...
5th Munitions Squadron dominates in elite Air Force competition
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – The 5th Munitions Squadron (5MUNS) from Minot Air Force Base emerged as the top team at the 2025 Air Force Combat Operations Competition (AFCOCOMP), held Aug. 11-15 at Beale Air Force Base, California. Competing against the most elite munitions teams across the Air ...
Town hall meeting scheduled for Sentinel Program
The U.S. Air Force will hold a town hall meeting about the Sentinel Program Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 5:30 p.m. at Minot State University’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. The meeting is open to the public. The intent of the meeting is to provide landowners and community members information on the Sentinel Program, according to Minot Air Force Base information. During the meeting, Air Force officials will provide an overview of the Sentinel Program and its projected impact on the communities in the vicinity of Minot AFB and offer a 30-minute question-and-answer session to answer questions ...