VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — In the dark hours of May 21, a flash of light split the night sky along California’s coast, marking the successful launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile during operational test Glory Trip 253:[...]
Section: Veterans & Military
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North Dakota ranked 4th best for military retirees
For veterans planning their next chapter, location matters—and North Dakota is earning high marks. A new WalletHub report ranks the state fourth-best in the nation for military retirees, citing strong economic conditions and access to health care. North Dakota placed third for[...]
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Sentinel ICBM program needs brand-new silos, Air Force says
What was once pitched as a cost-saving plan—reusing old missile silos for the Air Force’s next-gen Sentinel program—is now being scrapped. Instead, the military is preparing to dig hundreds of new silos across five states, citing risks and cost overruns tied to[...]
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Directions to Kyiv Via Saigon and Kabul
Fifty years ago, the war in Vietnam ended ingloriously with a chaotic retreat from Saigon. It was a war that deeply divided America. America remains divided in many ways. It was a long war. It started when I was still in high[...]
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$110,197 Raised at Prairie Warrior Auction
**Minot, N.D.** — Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) is thrilled to announce that a total of $110,197 was raised to support the personnel of Team Minot at the 2025 Prairie Warrior Auction on April 24. The funds were generated from a combination[...]
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State of the Air Force 2025
The Air Force is betting big on stealth, speed, and silicon. With President Trump unveiling the F-47—America’s first sixth-generation fighter jet—paired with AI-powered drone wingmen, the future of air combat just got a bold new outline. But innovation comes with trade-offs. As[...]
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North Dakota Senate concurs on military zones measure, New Government Committee Created
A plan to create “impact zones” around North Dakota’s military bases is headed to the governor’s desk. The Senate gave final approval to SB 2398 on Wednesday, backing a new committee to review nearby development and protect base missions. The zones will[...]
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Some progress made in recovering U.S. Army soldiers submerged in Lithuanian swamp
A grim search continues in Lithuania as U.S. and allied forces work to recover four U.S. Army soldiers whose vehicle has been submerged in a swamp for over five days. The M88 Hercules, a 70-ton armored vehicle, is buried 13 feet underwater[...]
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Boeing wins Air Force’s next-gen fighter contract
After months of speculation, the Air Force is all in on a new chapter of air dominance—and Boeing’s at the helm. The announcement of the F-47, a sixth-generation fighter jet, marks a rare recent win for Boeing and a turning point in[...]
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Malmstrom AFB in Great Falls scrubs content to comply with DEI order
The Department of Defense has ordered the removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) content from Air Force websites, erasing stories, photos, and articles that once highlighted service members’ cultural backgrounds and achievements. At Malmstrom Air Force Base, deleted posts included events[...]
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Minot AFB Expands with $177 Million in New Facilities
Improvements are underway at Minot Air Force Base. With more than $177 million in construction projects approved, the base is making major upgrades—including a $141 million helicopter operations facility to house the new MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters. Other projects include expanded vehicle[...]
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Minot State University Track & Field Team visits Minot AFB
A member of the 5th Maintenance Group presents atop a munition loading trailer to Minot State University Track & Field Team students at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 4, 2025. Many of the students had prior knowledge of the Air[...]
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Pentagon is placing probationary employees on leave in advance of mass firings
The Department of Defense has begun mass layoffs, placing thousands of probationary employees on administrative leave ahead of their expected termination. Officials say the cuts target poor performers, but no clear criteria have been provided. The move follows a broader effort to[...]
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Multiple bills honor North Dakota veterans this session
Across North Dakota, roads and bridges are becoming tributes—silent but enduring reminders of those who gave their lives in service. This legislative session, lawmakers are considering seven bills to name highways and bridges after fallen soldiers, each a story of sacrifice stretching[...]
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Step inside the secret lab where America tests its nukes
Beneath the Nevada desert, in tunnels once used for full-scale nuclear tests, scientists are quietly studying the aging core of America’s nuclear arsenal. While the U.S. hasn’t detonated a nuclear bomb since 1992, new experiments—using high-powered X-rays and particle bombardment—aim to keep[...]
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Ukraine’s ‘super soldiers’ bust stereotypes of what ‘lethal’ looks like
War has always been a test of strength, but Ukraine’s defense against Russia is proving that agility, innovation, and sheer willpower can rewrite the rules of battle. In just three years, Ukraine’s military has expanded nearly fivefold, turning civilians into highly effective[...]