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Minot Chapel named Air Force’s best large chapel SENIOR AIRMAN CHRISTIAN SULLIVAN | MINOT AIR FORCE BASE PUBLIC AFFAIRS

MINOT AIR FORCE elated and ecstatic, we of contractors and over 250 since I’ve been here that each day,” Kendall said. BASE, N.D. -- could not believe it,” said volunteers,” Giannone said. we’ve won at the Air Force “I’m humbled and honored Team Minot’s chapel Maj. Lance Giannone, 5th “All of those people working level.” that we won this time, but celebrated winning the Bomb Wing senior chaplain. hard and working together Giannone knows one my personal goal is that Charles I. Carpenter Award “I shouldn’t say couldn’t as a team helped us earn this thing placed Minot’s large we be the best that we can for being the Air Force’s believe -- I know what this award.” chapel above all the others in be and if we happen to get Outstanding Large Chapel staff is capable of. It’s a “It’s a lot of hours they’re the Air Force. recognition again great, if Team on March 2, 2017. refl ection of all the hard putting in,” Kendall added. “In my opinion it not, that’s ok too because it’s Minot’s chapel had to work of every staff member.” “It’s everyone together that boils down to individual a great chaplain corps to be a beat out another large chapel Both Giannone and Maj. makes it happen.” performance,” Giannone part of.” team within Air Force Jayme Kendall, 5th BW The Minot chapel has said. “Additionally, we Global Strike Command deputy wing chaplain, know received awards before for have been provided with The Minot chapel staff poses in their before getting to compete at that it was not just their best large chapel, but this the resources needed to juice and coffee bar where they the Air Force level. There, eff orts, but those around will be at its biggest scale accomplish the mission.” serve Airmen free refreshments at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March they climbed to the top after them. since Giannone and Kendall Although Kendall is 13, 2017. The staff was awarded going up against nine other “We have seven active have been here. thankful for the award, she with the Charles I. Carpenter Award MAJCOM large chapel duty chaplains as well as “This year and last year knows it’s the everyday for being the Air Force’s Outstand- teams across the entire Air two reservists, and we we won at the MAJCOM mission that really matters. ing Large Chapel Team. Force. currently have three chaplain level,” Kendall said. “But “I think our goal is always U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO | SENIOR AIRMAN “We were completely assistants as well as a host this will be the fi rst time to do the best that we can CHRISTIAN SULLIVAN 5th Bomb Wing Members Deploy in support of Operation Inherent Resolve

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East, in support of U.S. will fl y combat operations 1917.” Central Command’s for the fi rst time. “I think Airmen deploy to assure Operation Inherent I can speak for the entire allies, deter adversaries Resolve. The 23rd Bomb squadron when I say we are and defeat our enemies, Squadron sent a number well-prepared and ready.” and in the face of ever- of B-52H Stratofortresses The 23rd will lead the increasing threats, Team to take over day-to-day 5th BW, fl ying combat Minot Airmen and aircraft operations, which will be operations out of the can strike any enemy on the fi rst time in 12 years Middle East. short notice anywhere in aircraft from the base have “The Bomber Barons are the world. deployed in support of 100 percent ready,” said Lt. “This is another historic combat operations. Col. Michael Maginness, deployment for the 5th According to Capt. 23rd BS commander. Bomb Wing,” said Col. Erik Nelson, 23rd BS “They are experts in the Matthew Brooks, 5th B-Flight commander, the mission sets that they Bomb Wing commander. INOT AIR than 400 Airmen from the squadron underwent an can expect to execute “I am proud of our Airmen FORCE BASE, 5th Bomb Wing recently intensive spin-up plan downrange.” and have the utmost MN.D. -- More deployed to the Middle prior to this deployment. According to Maginness, faith in their ability to They also capitalized on during this deployment, the proudly, confi dently and lessons about executing 23rd BS will celebrate their professionally execute this the mission, which they hundredth anniversary. important mission.” learned from the 20th and “One of the greatest 96th Bomb Squadrons honors I can think of is who have, and are serving your country in Minot Airmen board a plane dur- currently deployed to the combat,” said Maginness. ing a mass deployment at Minot Air U.S. CENTCOM area of “I can think of no better Force Base, N.D., March 9, 2017. Airmen deploy to assure allies, deter responsibility. way to cross the century adversaries and defeat our enemies. “I couldn’t think of a mark, than answering better squadron to deploy our nation’s call – as the U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO | SENIOR AIRMAN with,” said Nelson, who 23rd has been doing since CHRISTIAN SULLIVAN NORTHERN SENTRY FRIDAY, MARCH 24V, 2017 3 Minot OSC supports base community CONTACTUS Tonya Stuart-Melland AIRMAN 1ST CLASS JONATHAN MCELDERRY | MINOT AIR FORCE BASE PUBLIC AFFAIRS Sales Manager | Ad Designer [email protected] MINOT AIR FORCE of active duty, retired or of their main revenues benefi t?’,” O’Hara Beth Duchsherer BASE, N.D. -- deceased military members for scholarship money, said. Ad Designer | Sales Representative The Minot Offi cers’ of any rank or branch of according to O’Hara. Renkas added the [email protected] Spouses Club organizes service. “Last year we club has monthly nonprofi t, educational and “We try to contribute as gave away $6,000 in socials and is always MINOT AIR FORCE BASE much as we can to base social activities that help scholarships,” said welcome to new PUBLIC AFFAIRS raise money towards college functions in order to support O’Hara. “Since August members. scholarships for military military families,” said 2016, the program has Those interested in Chief of Public Affairs dependents, local charities Dianne Renkas, MOSC raised approximately applying for a MOSC Maj. Jamie Humphries and organizations. charitable coordinator. “We $20,000 between the thrift scholarship can go Public Affairs Offi cer The club is primarily recently gave $1,000 to shop and fundraisers.” online and fi ll out an Lt. Danielle Lucero philanthropic, according the base summer reading O’Hara also mentioned application by March Chief Editor to Tim O’Hara, MOSC program, $1,000 to Minot’s one of the club’s priorities 15th. Senior Airman Kristoffer R. Kaubisch president. Airmen Against Drunk is helping military For more Staff Photojournalists “Our main goal is to raise Driving program, $500 to families in any way they information on Tech. Sgt. Evelyn Chavez money for charities and the Youth Center and $250 to can. any of the MOSC Staff Sgt. Chad B. Trujillo scholarships for dependents the Minot Youth Mentoring “Whenever we receive scholarships or Staff Sgt. Kristine MacDonald and spouses enrolled in program.” a charitable request, one charity requests, Senior Airman Apryl L. Hall school,” O’Hara said. The club also holds two of our fi rst questions visit their website at Senior Airman Sahara Fales O’Hara also mentioned the fundraisers every quarter is, ‘How many military www.minotosc.com Senior Airman Izabella Sullivan and maintains the base MOSC scholarship program members or military or check out their Senior Airman Justin Armstrong is open to all dependents Thrift Shop, which is one families is this going to Facebook page. Senior Airman Christian Sullivan Airman 1st Class Matthew Rauschnot Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman AFGSC Command CMSgt tours, speaks at Minot AFB Airman 1st Class Jonathan McElderry

AIRMAN 1ST CLASS JESSICA WEISSMAN | MINOT AIR FORCE BASE PUBLIC AFFAIRS Airman 1st Class Alyssa Akers Airman 1st Class Austin Thomas Airman 1st Class Dillon Audit INOT AIR “To me the most high schools; it is the Airmen would re- Airman Dalton Shank FORCE important thing is being ultimate sacrifice.” enlist if they had a BASE, N.D., able to come out and just Prior Secretary of the better idea that they Media Relations M-- talk to Airmen and hear Air Force Deborah Lee will get orders to Marissa Howard Chief Master Sgt. Calvin their concerns,” Williams James visited here recently another installation.” COMMANDERS Williams, command said. and listened to concerns Controlled tours 5th Bomb Wing Commander: chief of Air Force Global At a Team Minot enlisted and played a major role in will not only increase Col. Matthew R. Brooks Strike Command, toured all-call, Williams spoke to improvements on behalf the retainability 5th Bomb Wing Vice Commander: Minot Air Force Base, Airmen about the mission, of Minot AFB, Williams across the Air Force, Col. David Ballew March 9-10, 2017, to visit family, force distribution added. but it will improve 91st Missile Wing Commander: work centers and discuss and potential controlled Staff Sgt. Andrew quality of life for Col Colin J. Connor significant topics with tours for defenders, Lintelman, 91st Security Airmen and their 91st Missile Wing Vice Commander: Airmen. mirroring discussions Support Squadron security families. Col. Kelvin Townsend “This is a highlight for from a recent visit by the forces trainer, was eager to “It will give me,” Williams said. “I previous Secretary of the hear about these possible families a better NEWSSUBMISSIONS get to come here as my Air Force Deborah Lee changes to his career field. timeline of how long Northern Sentry Offi ce sixth base visit to talk James. “Controlled tours are a they will be stationed [email protected] | 701.839.0946 with Airmen, but most “When it comes to great concept to increase somewhere,” MAFB Public Affairs Offi ce importantly, I get to come remote assignments, retainability across the Air Lintelman said. as the guest speaker for family separation and Force,” Lintelman said. “In “When trying to [email protected] this year’s Chief Induction deployment, our families my seven year experience figure out housing 701.723.6212 Ceremony.” make a sacrifice just as we here, I have seen a lot of arrangements, a tour Williams visited 10 do,” Williams said. “One Airmen separate from like that would make MAIL&FAX different 5th Bomb Wing thing is guaranteed to us the military from lack it easier to decide 315 South Main Street, Suite 202 and 91st Missile Wing units as enlisted members; a of orders. 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SNL Alumni Dean Edwards To Headline Show Here Star of MTV2’s “Guy Code” To Appear In Free Show resulted in his reprising the role of Donkey in Dreamwork’s Halloween classic, Scared Shrek- less. You may have seen Edward’s impressions of hip hop artists Jay Z and Lil Wayne on a number of late-night shows. “It’s great that our Airmen have the opportunity to enjoy world-class comedy right here,” stated Lt Col Jeffrey Bosque, 5th Force Support Squadron commander. Edwards brings a dynamic energy to the stage and is one of the comedy world’s most in-demand performers. His arsenal of characters and spot-on impressions have earned him media attention as well as a legion of fans. As one of the stars of MTV2’s Guy Code, Ed- wards helped the show become the network’s most successful in its history. He also hosted TV One’s clip show, Vidiots and serves as a correspondent on BET’s new program, Don’t Sleep. Edwards per- formed on Comics Without Borders and Showtime Auto Hobby Hosting Ladies at the Apollo. He is a Bronx native who served six years in the U.S. Army Reserve and two seasons Night On March 27 on Saturday Night Live. He lives in New York City. Featured performer Dennis Gaxiola has ap- peared on Stand Up Revolution, First Amendment Stand Up, Laffapalooza and many more. He is known as a man with comedy for all audiences. The 5th Force Support Squadron is pleased The comedy show is open to adults 18 years to welcome comedian Dean Edwards of Saturday of age and older only. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Night Live and MTV2 fame for a free show at the A delicious buffet featuring spaghetti, Cincinnati Jimmy Doolittle Center on Thursday, April 20 at chili with all the toppings, hot dogs for coneys, and 7 p.m. Also featured on this show is Air Force more will be available from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost veteran and touring comedian Dennis Gaxiola. is $5 for club members and $7 for non-members. Headliner Dean Edwards rose to fame per- Purchase of the buffet is not required to attend the forming on Russell Simmon’s Def Comedy Jam comedy show. Limited seating available. For more on HBO. His ability to impersonate almost anyone information, call the Doolittle Center at 723-3731. Auto Hobby is hosting a Ladies Night on Mon- Strike Up Some Fun During Scotch Doubles 9 Pin No-Tap Tourney day, March 27 from 5-7 p.m. Ladies are invited to learn the basics on how to maintain their vehicle Rough Rider Lanes is holding a St. Patrick’s and tires. The class is taught by a certifi ed me- Day Scotch Doubles 9 Pin No-Tap Tournament chanic. on Saturday, March 25 from 2-6 p.m. Cost of the Cost for Ladies Night is $10 per person and tournament is $30 per couple; shoe rental included. includes complimentary snacks. A door prize will Participants will bowl 5 games of Scotch Dou- be given away at 6:30 p.m. Dependents may also bles 9 Pin No-Tap. One partner will throw the fi rst attend. Registration deadline is March 24. Please ball. If they get a strike on the fi rst ball then the other wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and close- person bowls the fi rst ball of the next frame. If they toed shoes. To register or for more information, do not get a strike, then the partner has to shoot at call Auto Hobby at 723-2127. the spare. Must have 20 bowlers to conduct the event and bowlers must be age 18 or older. Sign-up For 5th Force Support Job Opportunities, at Rough Rider Lanes or call 727-4715 for details. visit www.nafjobs.org

Doolittle Center First Friday To Feature International Flavor CLUB MEMBER DRAWING The Jimmy Doolittle Center invites you to enjoy ON FRIDAY, MARCH 24th a special International First Friday event on Friday, April 7 from 4-9 p.m. Join the fun with corn hole, WILL BE FOR $2,000. darts, and crud as well as International themed You must be present to win. Become a club activities. member today to qualif y. Simply visit Rockers A delicious menu featuring a mix of cuisine Bar & Grill or the Jimmy Doolittle Center to from around the world will be served from 4-6 p.m. obtain your application. The next weekly club Cost is FREE for Club Members and spouse, $7 for adult non-members, $3 for children 6 years of member drawing will be held on Friday, Mar. age and older, and FREE for children age 5 and 24 at Rockers Bar & Grill and the Jimmy under. The event is family friendly with kids activi- Doolittle Center. Drawing time varies each ties. For more details, call 723-3731. week between 5:30-6:30 p.m. NORTHERN SENTRY FRIDAY, MARCH 24V, 2017 7

Apr 3 Federal Résumé Workshop Get a jump start on your Federal Job search with Mar 31 Family Pizza Night & Karaoke this interactive workshop. The Airman & Family Family Pizza Night returns to the Jimmy Doolittle Readiness Center is hosting the Federal Résumé Center on Friday, March 31 from 5-7 p.m. Build Workshop on Monday, April 3 from 10-11:30 a.m. your own personal pizza from a wide array of deli- The workshop will help you create an account in cious toppings, sauces, and crust. Cost is $5 per the USAJOBS website, search for jobs, create a ré- pizza for club members of all ages and $7 per pizza sumé and more! Open to all AD, retirees, AAFES/ for non-members of all ages. For additional infor- NAF, DoD civilians, and eligible family members. mation, contact the Doolittle Center at 723-3731. Seating is limited - call the Airman & Family Readi- Apr 3 Family Child Care Pre-Orientation ness Center at 723-3950 to sign up today. Would you like to work in your home, make a differ- Apr 14 Wine & Paint Class ence on Minot AFB, and in the life of a child? Then The Arts and Crafts Center invites you to their attend the FCC New Provider Pre-Orientation at Wine & Paint class on Friday, April 14 from 6-8 the Family Child Care offi ce on April 3 from 6-8 p.m. p.m. Cost is $26 per person for a two-hour excit- to see if it is for you! All persons providing care ing painting experience. Step-by-step instruction in their homes for more than 10 hours per week will be provided. Pre-registration is required at must be licensed. People who become affi liated the Arts & Crafts Center from April 4-13. There providers living downtown have the same opportu- is limited seating available so be sure to register nities as base providers. For more details, please early. Class is open to adults 17 years of age and call the Family Child Care offi ce at 723-6662. older only. Wine is not included in cost. You must Every Tues Family Fun Night provide your own wine if desired - must bring I.D. Take the whole family out for a delicious meal. For more details, call 723-3640. Rough Riders invites you to enjoy their Family Fun Night every Tuesday from 5-9 p.m. Club members can enjoy 2 large one topping pizzas, 12 breadsticks, and 2 pitchers of soda for only $25. Non-members can join the fun for only $32. Call 727-4377 for more information.

Mar 24 Friday Night Karaoke Apr 15 Country & Karaoke Night Come and show off your talent during Friday Night Come out and boot scoot across the dance fl oor Karaoke at Rockers Bar & Grill on Mar. 24 from with your favorite dance partner during Country & 8 p.m. to close. Sing solo, do a duet, or grab a Karaoke Night at Rockers Bar & Grill on Saturday, group! Rockers has a great karaoke selection for April 15 from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. Enjoy a fun-fi lled your enjoyment. Gather up your friends and enjoy night of great country music and karaoke. This all of the fun. For additional information, contact event is FREE for everyone! For additional in- Rockers Bar & Grill at 727-ROCK. formation, please contact Rockers Bar & Grill at Apr 3 Off-Base Budget Class 727-ROCK. Planning to move off base? Are you ready to CPR/First Aid/AED Certifi cation Course manage the costs? The Airman & Family Readi- Registration is open now through April 6 for the ness Center is hosting an Off-Base Budget Class CPR/First Aid/AED Certifi cation Course hosted by on April 3 from 2:30-4 p.m. Airmen will obtain Outdoor Recreation. The online course work be- important information on leases, military clauses, gins April 7 with skill practice and testing scheduled renters insurance, and complete a budget work- for April 12 from 2-4 p.m. at Outdoor Recreation. sheet. Attendees should bring their current LESs Cost of the course is $45/person; must be 16 years and have knowledge of their bills. Call the Airman of age and older. Class size is limited so register & Family Readiness Center at 723-3950 to register today. For more details, call Outdoor Recreation or for details. at 723-3648. Visit our website at www.5thforcesupport.com 8 FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017 NORTHERN SENTRY

Paying for a better future Snow, wind kept Airmen in missile fi eld AIRMAN 1ST CLASS JESSICA WEISSMAN | MINOT AIR FORCE BASE PUBLIC AFFAIRS AIRMAN 1ST CLASS ALYSSA AKERS MINOT AIR FORCE BASE PUBLIC AFFAIRS MINOT AIR FORCE or 60-90 feet underground in actually see outside.” BASE, N.D., -- a LCC. Missileers are trained and MINOT AIR FORCE duty personnel: the Post-9/11 After fast-paced briefi ngs “It’s all about safety,” prepared to complete any BASE, N.D. -- GI Bill and the Montgomery on system checks and major Austin said. “When you’re tasks they are given, even on The Air Force takes care GI Bill. maintenance, Intercontinental traveling 30-80 miles one- an extra shift. of their people. That’s how The Post-9/11 GI Bill Ballistic Missile operators way on unpaved roads, it “We are down there every it has always been, so that’s provides education benefi ts head out to their offi ce for the is safer and easier for our day, 365 days a year, to how it will always be. for service members who day; a launch control center. Airmen to stay in place.” include holidays or normal Airmen, Department have served on active duty Upon arrival, crew Upon initial notifi cation week days” Austin said. of Defense civilians and for at least 90 days since changeover relieves prior of an extended mission, “Whether it’s a quiet day dependents who seek a Sept. 10, 2001. It can pay full operators from their duties missileers found themselves with little going on, or higher education have the tuition and fees at school, and refreshes the missile with mixed emotions. major maintenance and you capabilities and resources to provide a monthly housing capsule with new missileers. “Of course you’re going to have to direct maintenance not have to pay a dime for a allowance and give up to A successful system be a little disappointed that crews and respond to tests. better future. Those stationed $1,000 a year for books and check on the capsule and all you’re not going home as At the same time, you’re at Minot Air Force Base, supplies. assigned launch facilities planned, but we are here to receiving messages through N.D., have the Education The Montgomery GI Bill leads to the beginning of a do our job, right alongside the National Military Center personnel to help helps service members meet typical 24-hour shift, that is, the security forces members Command System and them out. their education and training until a blizzard rolls in and that are here for four or fi ve you’re responding to those Ron Filkins, 5th Force costs with monthly benefi t that typical shift turns into a days at a time,” said Capt. messages; you never know if Support Squadron base payments. The value of 48-hour mission. Morgan Emerson, 741st it’s a test or something you training and education this GI Bill is based on the On March 6, small bouts Missile Squadron missile need to act on.” section chief, informs how to current maximum monthly of snow and 60 mph wind combat crew commander. Some missileers optimized pay for a higher education. payment rate multiplied gusts caused 91 MW ICBM Despite challenges, the extra time and used it as a GI Bill: by the 36-month limit. The operators to stay an extra missileers maintained their training opportunity. The term GI Bill refers payment rate automatically night until a crew could vigilance and were prepared “When I found out we to any Department of adjusts every year for safely replace them. to operate; even if they had to were staying out there for Veteran Aff airs education infl ation on the fi rst day of “Based on the weather use the back-up plan. an extra day, I took out benefi t earned by active the fi scal year (Oct. 1). reports, we advised our crew “It’s a game of dealing task orders and we studied duty, selected reserve and The 36-month limit refers to stay on site,” said Lt. with sleep shifts and fatigue, and performed checklists,” National Guard armed forces to academic months to Col. Jonathan Austin, 91st and then face power failures Emerson said. “It was a great personnel and their families. Operations Group deputy to the capsule and LFs,” opportunity to study and There are currently two commander. “They stayed in Emerson said. “At one point really focus on what we are types available for active Continued on page 12 the capsule and completed during this 48 it seemed doing out there.” their work like any normal like all at the same time, For Capt. Will Coley, 91st shift, just for the second day the capsule and LFs were Operations Support Squadron in a row.” running on diesel, our back- instructor, this mission was Once visibility reached up fuel. We knew how bad the fi rst time he conducted a zero, it was deemed safer for it was outside because we 48-hour shift. operators to stay where they could see everything shifting “I completed 190 alerts were, whether it was on base to diesel, but yet we couldn’t when I was stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana,” said Coley. “This 3 Exceptional, 2 Story Townhomes was my fi rst alert at Minot and it just so happened to be 2949 8th St NW my fi rst 48 [hour shift] as well. It was my ‘welcome to Minot’ moment.” Although some people may not fi nd it ideal to be stuck underground for 48 hours, most missileers take pride in their accomplishments and are rewarded for their unique job. “We weren’t sure how we were getting back the second day, so we were able to fl y in a helicopter back to base,” Emerson said. “It’s something every missileer Each Features: talks about wanting to do 3 Bdrms, 2.5 Baths, before they leave Minot. 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Place a display ad in the Northern Sentry For more information call 839-0946 or visit us at 315 S Main St. Suite 202 (inside the front doors of the Main Medical building) or email [email protected]. 12 FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017 NORTHERN SENTRY Prairie Warrior Auction supports Minot AFB BETH DUCHSHERER | NORTHERN SENTRY

he 31st annual women along with their Each year, the event raises Prairie Warrior families joined Minot area thousands of dollars to help Auction was civilians at the event and bid with expenses of Minot Air held Saturday, on several items such as a Force Base competitions. March 18, at handmade poker table and The distributed funds are theT Holiday Inn, Minot. event tickets to the Medora used to support the Base’s The preview of auction Musical and Norsk Hostfest. competition teams, squadron merchandise, refreshments, The auction is sponsored activities, annual awards hors d’oeuvres and silent by Minot Area Chamber of banquets and Operation auction began at 5:30 p.m. Commerce Military Aff airs Warmheart (year-round The live auction, with Committee. Throughout the program providing essentials John MacMartin Minot Chamber of Commerce President and Auctioneer- auctioneer John Bearman, years this event has raised such as food, clothing, etc. John Bearman. began at 6:30 p.m. Many nearly $650,000 for the to needy service members military servicemen and Minot AFB morale eff orts. and their families, as well as Thanksgiving baskets during the holiday season). The auction items were donated PAYING FOR A BETTER FUTURE by area businesses and individuals to help make this from page 8 event successful. Donations from private individuals and businesses were accepted, ensure that everybody with in many diff erent places, and were classifi ed as this benefi t will have up including Balfour Beatty serious, humorous, unusual, to 8 semesters (four years) Community, Minot AFB imaginative or creative. of traditional academic clubs, DECA, www.fafsa. During the Auction, John education. org and www.studentaid.gov, MacMartin and fellow For more information or to Filkins said. members of the Minot view eligibility on the Post- “The biggest thing we try Chamber of Commerce and 9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill, to convince people of is to the Prairie Warrior Auction visit the U.S. Department of take the time to apply for extended a special thank you Veteran Aff airs website at them,” said Filkins. “Worse to chair Betty Fedorchak, http://benefi ts.va.gov/gibill/. thing that’s going to happen Esoterica, for her tireless Tuition Assistance: is they’re going to say you dedication to this event. Tuition assistance is don’t qualify. The best thing This year’s event marked a military program that that’s going to happen is Fedorchak’s last year as provides money for tuition you’re going to get more chair for the event. She has and fees for courses taken by money for school.” graciously retired her role active duty personnel. While in search for and is looking forward to The Air Force will pay for scholarships, there are some whoever will take her place up to 124 semester hours sites that are free and some although they may have some toward a bachelor’s degree that cost money. Avoid the large shoes to fi ll. Betty has and 142 for a master’s degree websites that have a fee to do only missed two auctions in through tuition assistance. a scholarship search. the last 31 years. Chief Master Sergeant Paul M. Elliott III in a bidding war with another auc- Tuition assistance is also “You should never tion attendee. limited to $166 per quarter have to pay to apply for a credit hour, $250 per scholarship,” said Filkins. semester credit hour and Advice from the Education $4500 per fi scal year. Center: Tuition assistance can’t Don’t be anxious to visit be used until an Airman has the education center! They gone through a briefi ng, and are here to help. must be started within a year Choose classes that you of the briefi ng. If not used, will enjoy, not those that are the Airman must go through chosen by friends or family. the briefi ng again. Avoid choosing the fi rst “We try to get them to use and only school that you’ve Auction attendees. all their TA while they’re looked in to. in,” said Filkins. “It’s there, Compare schools based on so why not use it? Once you needs and wants to fi nd the max out, you can start using school that’s perfect for you. your GI Bill if you have to.” Research available careers There are only a few and required degrees in your things that tuition assistance next duty location in case you won’t cover, including leave the service and decide apprenticeships. to stay in that area. Financial Aid: Try an interest assessment Filkins also recommends and aptitude test if unsure applying for the Free of what you want to do in Application for Federal the future. There may be Student Aid at www.fafsa. something you’re interested org. in but never thought of since “Anybody can go online joining the service and fi ll that out,” said Filkins. Use tuition assistance while “They will send you a report active duty before falling 46th Annual with everything you’re back on a GI Bill. eligible for.” Always apply for Minot rifle & The U.S. Department of scholarships. One of the baskets in the silent auction. Pistol club Education awards about $150 Never pay to search or billion a year in grants, work- receive a scholarship. Minot Gun study funds and low-interest loans. ShowS w Grants are fi nancial aid that Airman Dalton Shank, 5th Bomb don’t have to be repaid Wing Public Affairs broadcast jour- Loans are borrowed money nalist apprentice, reads pamphlets ND State Fair Center on the Montgomery GI Bill and the that must be repaid with Post-9/11 GI Bill at Minot Air Force interest Base, N.D., March 10, 2017. A high- Work-study funds are er education can be achieved with April 1- 2, 2017 awarded to people through little to no cost by utilizing the ser- vices offered through the Air Force. labor to assist with school. SHOW HOURS: SAT. 9 A.M.-5 P.M., Scholarships: U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO | AIRMAN 1ST SUN. 9 A.M.-3 P.M. Scholarships can be found CLASS ALYSSA M. AKERS BUY - SELL - SWAP - TRADE