Military

AARP workshop to help veterans spot fraud

Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are invited to a workshop on fraud prevention on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 11:30 a.m. in The Makery, 400 E Central Ave. AARP ND and Juanita Jimenez-Soto, National Veterans & Military Families adviser for AARP and a Navy veteran, will share information that will help veterans spot scams and fight fraud. The event is free. A light lunch is provided and registration is required. To register, visit aarp.org or call 866-554-5383.

Former Minot AFB leader promoted

Air Force Col. Jesse Lamarand, former commander of the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, has been appointed to the grade of brigadier general. Lamarand was among general officer nominations announced by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Friday, Sept. 18. Lamarand is currently serving as ...

Western ND Honor Flight veterans honored

$1.3M project to improve access to Minot AFB

WASHINGTON – Funding to extend the northbound left-turn lane on U.S. Highway 83 at Minot Air Force Base has been awarded to the North Dakota Department of Transportation, according to the North Dakota congressional delegation. U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak on Monday, Sept. 21, announced the award of $1.04 million through the Defense Community Infrastructure Program to support transportation improvements at Minot Air Force Base. The funding will support the $1.3 million project to improve access to the base. In May, the delegation sent a ...

Fifth annual Quilts for Veterans drive underway

FARGO – When the American Red Cross and Gate City Bank launched Quilts for Veterans in 2022, they hoped the community would donate 150 quilts. More than 200 came in. Four years later, the project has become an annual tradition. Now in its fifth year, Quilts for Veterans is again inviting quiltmakers and community members to donate new quilts and fleece blankets for veterans across the region. New quilts and fleece blankets may be handmade or purchased. Donations should be new or made with new materials, preferably measuring about 60 by 80 inches, feature neutral or patriotic themes, ...

Wreaths Across America joins CAP for open house

MinotWreaths.org will have a special presence when the Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron opens its doors to the community for a hands-on, family-friendly open house Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Minot Armed Forces Reserve Center, 3420 2nd St. NE, Minot. Designed ...