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Air Force Discharges First Service Members for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine

The Department of the Air Force discharged 27 service members for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, marking the first known instance of military personnel being kicked out of the service for failing to follow Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III’s order that all service members receive the vaccine. An Air Force spokeswoman confirmed the […]

by The Dakotan

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December 14, 2021

Minot Law Enforcement Hosts Cops and Kids Event

MINOT—Children from all across the Minot community gathered Sunday morning, Dec. 12. at Walmart for the 19th annual Cops and Kids event. Law enforcement officers volunteered their time to walk with their paired child around the store to shop for whatever each kid desired. “The whole idea is to have a very positive interaction with […]

by Lydia Hoverson

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December 12, 2021

Combat Role in Iraq Ends, US Troops Remain in Country in Advise and Assist Role

The United States ended its combat mission in Iraq and will transition to an “advise, assist, and enable” mission supporting Iraqi forces, reported Combined Joint Task Force-Inherent Resolve Dec. 9. “Many brave men and women gave their lives to ensure Daesh never returns, and as we complete our combat role, we will remain here to […]

by The Dakotan

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December 10, 2021

Air Force Releases Policy for Dealing with Unvaccinated Airmen, Guardians

Airmen and Guardians who are denied a medical, religious, or administrative exemption to the COVID-19 vaccine requirement will have five days to start the vaccination process, file an appeal, or request to separate or retire, according to a new Department of the Air Force memo issued Dec. 7. Should the appeal be denied or the […]

by The Dakotan

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December 10, 2021

Senate Approves Congressional Gold Medals for Troops Killed in Kabul Airport Attack

The 13 U.S. service members killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul in August are on track to receive Congress' highest honor after the Senate unanimously approved posthumously awarding them the Congressional Gold Medal. The Senate vote Wednesday night comes after the House approved the medals last month and sends the bill to. . . […]

by The Dakotan

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November 22, 2021

800 Airmen and Guardians Refuse COVID Vaccine by Deadline; 10,000 Remain Unvaccinated

The Air Force released its first snapshot of COVID-19 vaccination compliance Nov. 3, the day after the Active-duty deadline, with some 800 uniformed personnel refusing the shot and nearly 5,000 Airmen and Guardians waiting to find out if their religious exemptions will be approved. In all, . . . [Read the rest of this article […]

by The Dakotan

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November 4, 2021

Air Force Discharges Trainees, Prepares to Discipline Troops Who Aren't Vaccinated

The Department of the Air Force is preparing to discipline thousands of Airmen and Guardians who will miss a Nov. 2 deadline for full vaccination against COVID-19. The Pentagon confirmed that some have qualified for exemptions. Meanwhile . . . [Read the rest of this article on Air Force Magazine]

by The Dakotan

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November 2, 2021

Gate Greet Reminds MAFB Personnel Not To Drink & Drive

Got Halloween party plans? If you plan on consuming alcoholic beverages, then your plan should include a designated driver. Volunteers from the Minot AFB chapter of AADD (Airmen Against Drunk Driving) were at the front gates of the base this morning at 6 a.m. with signs and candy to remind drivers passing through the gates […]

by Jonathan Starr

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October 29, 2021

Funeral Home Helps Honor Guard

“It just really gives them an advantage of what they are going to see out there when they perform a service,” according to Mark Roth, one of the owners of Thomas Family Funeral Home. Roth and Memorial Monuments, a monument company serving 10 states in the northern and northwestern U.S., were able to help the […]

by Jonathan Starr

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October 27, 2021

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Air Force Discharges First Service Members for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine

Minot Law Enforcement Hosts Cops and Kids Event

Combat Role in Iraq Ends, US Troops Remain in Country in Advise and Assist Role

Air Force Releases Policy for Dealing with Unvaccinated Airmen, Guardians

Senate Approves Congressional Gold Medals for Troops Killed in Kabul Airport Attack

800 Airmen and Guardians Refuse COVID Vaccine by Deadline; 10,000 Remain Unvaccinated

Air Force Discharges Trainees, Prepares to Discipline Troops Who Aren't Vaccinated

Gate Greet Reminds MAFB Personnel Not To Drink & Drive

Funeral Home Helps Honor Guard

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