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NORTHERN SENTRY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016 1 FREE | VOL.VOL. 5454 • ISSUEISSUE 7 | WWW.WWW.NORTHERNSENTRYNORTHERNSENTRY..COMCOMO | MINOTMMIINNOOT AIRAIAIR FORCEFFORCE BASEBASE | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5,5, 20162016 U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO | AIRMAN 1ST CLASS JESSICA WIESSMAN 2 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016 NORTHERN SENTRY Snow Birds MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Aircrew from the 69th Bomb Squadron go through a pre-fl ight checklist inside the cockpit of a B-52H Stratofortress while members of the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron remove snow from the fl ightline before a training sortie at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 14, 2016. Bomber Airmen work around the clock in all weather conditions in order to provide B-52H Stratofortress fi repower on demand. U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO | AIRMAN 1ST CLASS J.T. ARMSTRONG Up to 5 quarts of oil. Taxes and disposal fees not included. Offer ends 2/29/2016. NORTHERN SENTRY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016 3 CONTACTUS Tonya Stuart-Melland Sales Manager | Ad Designer [email protected] Beth Duchsherer Ad Designer | Sales Representative [email protected] Tia Klein Ad Designer | Sales Representative [email protected] MINOT AIR FORCE BASE PUBLIC AFFAIRS Chief of Public Affairs Maj. Jamie Humphries Public Affairs Offi cer Lt. Kylee Ashton Chief Editor Staff Sgt. Chad B. Trujillo Staff Photojournalists Master Sgt. Charlene Spade Tech. Sgt. Kevin Davidson Staff Sgt. Kristine MacDonald Senior Airman Kristoffer R. Kaubisch Senior Airman Sean Danker-Smith Senior Airman Apryl L. Hall Minot Airmen receive Articles 15 Senior Airman Sahara Fales MINOT AIR FORCE BASE PUBLIC AFFAIRS Airman 1st Class Christian Sullivan Airman 1st Class Izabella Sullivan INOT AIR of Senior Airman, pay per month for two forfeiture of $773 Airman 1st Class Justin Armstrong FORCE suspended forfeiture months and a reprimand pay per month for Airman 1st Class Matthew Rauschnot Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman BASE, of $1225 pay for one for one specifi cation of two months with Media Relations N.D. -- month, and a reprimand Article 123, forgery. forfeiture of $773 M Marissa Howard Several Minot Airmen for three specifi cations of An Airman First Class pay for one month recently received non- Article 91, disrespect to from the 5th Aircraft suspended and a COMMANDERS judicial punishment for a superior NCO and one Maintenance Squadron reprimand for one 5th Bomb Wing Commander: their actions under the specifi cation of Article received a reduction to specifi cation of Col. Jason R. Armagost Uniform Code of Military 92, dereliction of duty. the grade of Airman Basic Article 111, drunk 5th Bomb Wing Vice Commander: Justice. The following A Senior Airman from suspended, forfeitures of driving. Col. David Ballew cases are from December the 791st Missile Security $773 pay per month for Under the 91st Missile Wing Commander: 2015. Forces Squadron received two months, 45 days of Uniform Code of Col. Michael J. Lutton A Staff Sergeant from a suspended reduction to extra duty with 30 days Military Justice, 91st Missile Wing Vice Commander: the 5th Security Forces the grade of Airman First suspended, restriction Articles 15 provide Col. Kelvin Townsend Squadron received a Class, forfeitures of $500 to base for 45 days with commanders NEWSSUBMISSIONS reduction to the grade 30 days suspended and the authority to Northern Sentry Offi ce a reprimand for one impose non-judicial [email protected] | 701.839.0946 specifi cation of Article punishment. 86, failure to go and one NJP provides MAFB Public Affairs Offi ce specifi cation of Article commanders with [email protected] 91, disrespect to a NCO. an essential and 701.723.6212 An Airman First Class prompt means to MAIL&FAX from the 5th Aircraft maintain good 315 South Main Street, Suite 202 Maintenance Squadron order, morale and PO Box 2183 received a reduction discipline. It also Minot, ND 58701 | 701.839.1867 to the grade of Airman promotes positive VIEWONLINE with reduction to Airman behavior changes www.northernsentry.com Basic suspended, in service members www.minot.af.mil restriction to base for without the stigma FACEBOOK 45 days with 30 days of a court-martial Minot Air Force Base - Northern suspended, 45 days conviction. NJP is Sentry. The Northern Sentry is pub- extra duty with 30 considered when lished by BHG, Inc., a private fi rm days suspended and other non-punitive operating independently of the U.S. Air Force. Contents of the Northern Sentry a reprimand for one disciplinary are not necessarily the offi cial views of, specifi cation of Article measures - such as or endorsed by, the U.S. government, 92, dereliction of duty. counseling, letters the Department of Defense or the De- An Airman First Class of reprimand and partment of the Air Force. The offi cial newssource for Minot Air Force Base is from the 5th Security administrative www.minot.af.mil. The appearance Forces Squadron received withholding of of advertising in this publication, in- a suspended reduction privileges are cluding inserts or supplements, doesn’t to the grade of Airman, not eff ective. By constitute endorsements by the DoD, forfeiture of $250 pay per imposing NJP the Department of the Air Force or BHG Inc., of the products or services month for two months fairly, swiftly advertised. Everything advertised in and a reprimand for one and effi ciently, this publication shall be made avail- specifi cation of Article the commander able for purchase, use or patronage 92, dereliction of duty promotes good without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital and one specifi cation of order and discipline status, physical handicap, political Article 108, damaging within the unit. affi liation, or any other nonmerit factor military property (more The rules and of the purchasers, users or patrons. than $500). procedures for We welcome your stories and photos An Airman First Class NJP administration of interest to the readership of the Northern Sentry. Minot Air Force Base from the 91st Missile are governed Public Affairs reserves the right to not Security Forces Squadron by Air Force authorize publication.The Northern received reduction to Instruction 51- Sentry deadline for submission of ma- Airman with reduction to 202, “Non-Judicial terials is at noon the Tuesday before Airman Basic suspended, Punishment.” publication date. 4 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016 NORTHERN SENTRY TOP DOG Members of the 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron participated in the Top Dog competition at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 27, 2016. Each fl ight participates in several events including 350 squats, 350 repetitions on the bench press, 100 burpees and a 5k row among other events. The Top Dog challenge is held quarterly, it helps build teamwork and camaraderie, strength and endurance, and provides friendly competition amongst fl ights. 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All AFSC bonus According to Col. changes are effective Feb. Robert Romer, the chief 1, 2016. of military force policy For more information, for the Air Force, the contact the local military criteria used to determine personnel flight re- career fields eligible for enlistment section. TLF Tour MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Base leadership tours the new temporary lodging facility site, currently under con- struction at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 20, 2016. The new facility will double the lodging capacity for Airmen and their families transitioning onto and off the base. Each unit in the facility will feature an apartment consisting of two bedrooms, a living room, bathroom, full kitchen and laundry facilities. U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTOS | AIRMAN 1ST CLASS J.T. ARMSTRONG HEALTH & OUTDOORS NORTHERN SENTRY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016 9 Susan Wefald to Speak of PRAIRIE ADVENTURES “Important Voices” at ND BY PATRICIA STOCKDILL Heritage Center & State Museum STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH DAKOTA “In 2015, Great Backyard Bird County par- ticipants in more than 100 countries counted 5,090 species of birds on more than 147,000 ISMARCK - presentation will share the award winning checklists.” The public is what these North Dakota “Spectacular North Dakota invited to a women accomplished Hikes – Bring the Dog.” free program, and the challenges still This program is part – Great Backyard Bird Count website.