Latest "Minot-Air-Force-Base" stories

Critics bash Minot AFB after airmen told to avoid conservative rally

“All Air Force airmen have a constitutional right to freedom of assembly,” the base said on Facebook.

3 days ago

An airman places a hand on the shoulder of another airman at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2021.

Space Force records first suicides since service’s founding in 2019

Guardians saw two deaths by suicide in the second quarter of 2023.

By Rachel S. Cohen and Sarah Sicard

8 days ago

Carcinogens found at Montana nuclear missile sites amid cancer reports

According to the Torchlight Initiative, 217 troops who served at nuclear missile sites, or their surviving family members, have reported cases of cancer.

By Tara Copp, AP

4 months ago

Minot firings due to failed nuclear safety inspection

A defense official said the dismissals resulted from not following safety regulations for vehicles and equipment.

By Tara Copp, AP

9 months ago

Six leaders fired from Air Force nuclear base in North Dakota

The Air Force declined to say what led to their ousters at Minot Air Force Base, or what disciplinary action they may face.

By Rachel S. Cohen

9 months ago

Air Force investigating damaged B-52 bomber after midair bird strike

No one was hurt in the incident, which appears to have been captured on video.

By Rachel S. Cohen

13 months ago