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Military

Minot, Barksdale bomb wings work together in exercise

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base and the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, participated in Exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance (PV-BV) 24-2 held at Minot AFB from Jan. 4-7. The Vigilance exercise series showcases Air ...

Minot AFB schools honored with Purple Star Award

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler presented the Purple Star Award Tuesday to Memorial Middle School and the Dakota and North Plains elementary schools at Minot Air Force Base. The award recognizes their efforts to assist military families. The award has ...

Missile Alert Facilities’ chefs feed the force

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – Missile Alert Facilities (MAF), which can be up to 75 miles away from Minot Air Force Base, operate with a lone chef that ensures the site has well-fed troops. Missile Alert Facilities are the heart of the 91st Missile Operations Group’s mission. The group is ...

Minot Air Force Base schools to receive Purple Star Award

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – Two elementary schools and one middle school on Minot Air Force Base will be presented Tuesday with the Purple Star Award, which recognizes their efforts to assist military families. State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler will present the awards to North Plains ...

Eye in the Sky: Helicopter squadron secures missile fields from above

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – Minot Air Force Base hosts several tenant units that are critical to the success of its mission. These units all play a role in Minot Air Force Base’s daily operations and provide unique capabilities to the skill set. The 54th Helicopter Squadron (HS) is one of these ...