Shooter, sirens prep Minot AFB

The morning silence was shattered by sirens March 26 as Airmen from Minot Air Force Base responded to a mock attack during a massive accident response exercise at the McAdoo Sports and Fitness Center here.More than 50 evaluators and exercise planners, including local and state emergency management

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Whiteman announces voice over internet protocol

A new communication tool is coming to Whiteman Air Force Base this month. Voice over Internet Protocol, an upgraded telephone system, will ensure Whiteman remains on the cutting edge of technology.VoIP equipment allows voice communication to travel over the Internet to its destination instead of a

An unexplained journey

When the Conley family had a microchip identification device injected in their family pet Bonnie, they never imagined they would even be using the services of the pet recovery company, much less welcoming their dog back home from a four-month, 1,500-mile journey from their home at Minot Air Force

Winds of change, 26th OWS upgrades

If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes and it will change. To keep up with this demand, the 26th Operational Weather Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base has several upgrade plans in the works.The first project is the Joint Environment Toolkit, a system the Air Force Weather Agency uses to

Bob the Builder inspires Barksdale Airmen

When Bob the builder asks, "Can we fix it?" his crew responds with "Yes we can!" That may be the catchphrase associated with a children's television show, but it's also the mentality of some Barksdale Airmen who volunteer their time to help Habitat for Humanity build homes. More than a dozen Airmen

CSAF: Global Strike Command mission requires constant vigilance

The Air Force chief of staff opened the first-ever Air Force Global Strike Command commander's conference March 24 via video teleconference, telling wing commanders, spouses, command chiefs and civic leaders from across the command that they have a critical mission that requires "constant

Photo essay: Let's get ready to rumble!

Airmen from the 5th Security Forces Squadron at Minot Air Force base participate in a weekly baton training course here March 17. The skills they accuire during the training are vital to the safety and security of the 5th SFS Airmen.

Afghanistan, one Airman's story

Afghanistan, a region plagued with ongoing contention and mistrust, has been a "hot spot" for armed conflict across the centuries.Officially known as the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the country has experienced a continuous state of war highlighted by foreign occupation since the late 1970s.

Can you see your future?

An Airman sits at his desk staring at a monitor. One day he notices a little black dot floating wherever he looks. He's not overly concerned with it, but should he be?"People should get regular eye exams", said Capt. Caitlyn Woods, 5th Medical Operations Squadron chief of optometry services at Minot