LOCATION
The base is located 13 miles north of Minot, North Dakota and only 50 miles from the Canadian border. The base is an integral part of all the local communities. The people are friendly, helpful, and honestly glad to have you here. Known as the home of Team Minot, the name emphasizes the great working relationship the base has with the community. Minot is a low cost area surrounded by military-friendly towns.
HISTORY
Minot businessmen donated approximately $50,000 to buy the first portions of land for the air base. The Minot Chamber of Commerce presented the United States Government with the land May 1, 1955 with construction starting a year later. The Air Force officially activated the base January 10, 1957. The base and its mission have evolved since its activation. If you would like to follow the evolution of Minot AFB,log on to the base web page,click on general information and then the history/mission button.
MISSION
5th Bomb Wing, ACC, Host Wing: The 5th Bomb Wing mission: Skilled, proud Airmen providing full spectrum, expeditionary, B-52H global strike and combat support capabilities to geographic commanders and the Commander, USSTRATCOM, and 91st Space Wing mission support...Weapons on target, on time!
91st Space Wing, AFSPC, Tenant Wing: The 91st Space Wing mission: To defend the United States with safe, secure intercontinental ballistic missiles, ready to immediately put bombs on target.
POPULATION SERVED
Active Duty Officer: 666
Active Duty Enlisted: 4,008
Family Members: 4,575
Civilian Employees: 503
For a complete unit listing see Major Unit Listings on the Installation menu.
SPONSORSHIP
Your sponsor is an important person who can help with everything from housing to in-processing. A sponsor can help resolve many issues that occur during your move. Air Force regulations require a sponsor be named after notification of your new assignment. Sponsors are expected, at a minimum, to write you concerning the base, the unit's mission and your job. Also, your sponsor is expected to meet you on arrival and help you get settled into the base and the community. If you do not hear from your sponsor within 60 days of your reporting date, contact your local MPF or Family Support Center. If you arrive between 0730-1630, Monday through Friday, report to your commander's support staff. If you arrive after duty hours or on a weekend/holiday, the 24-hour arrival point is the Sakakawea Inn. If you encounter any problems before or during your in-processing to Minot AFB, contact the base Right Start monitor at DSN 453-3950 or commercial (701)723-3950.
FORWARDING MAIL
Until you get a permanent address, your mail may be forwarded to: Your Name, PSC 1 Box 1000, Minot AFB ND 58705-5003.
TEMPORARY QUARTERS
If you arrive after duty hours or on a weekend/holiday consider staying your first night at the 24 hour arrival point, the Sakakawea Inn located at 14 Summit Drive, DSN 453-6161 or commercial (701) 723-6161. Your sponsor can make a reservation for you in advance. Single airmen should coordinate with their sponsor (or the First Sergeant) to ensure a dorm room is secured prior to arrival.
RELOCATION ASSISTACE
The Family Support will assist you with any of your relocation needs. We offer Spouse Employment, Loan Closet, base home Daycare Provider listing, and the Air Force Aid Society's Child Care for PCS program to name a few. Just give us a call at DSN 453-3950 or commercial (701) 723-3950 and we will be glad to help.