How is Minot AFB as a duty station?

Kaos Ailey — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 20:12:38 -0500

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2018 8:58 PM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 20:58:51 -0500

Like any other duty station; whatever you make of it.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2018 10:56 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 22:56:28 -0500

This was my first duty station in 2006. Be prepared for the coldest temperatures you have ever witnessed. Get a block heater for your car. The assignment isn't bad. The two commands are both great to work for. The town is small and the people are tolerable. The locals are mostly oil or coal miners. The bars are fun during the summer it's actually a really beautiful area.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2018 9:30 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 09:30:05 -0500

Kaos Ailey depends on what your AFSC is. If you're base-bound, it's not horrible. If you're in the field, it can be a bit boring. I know, as Security Forces, we were constantly responding to birds landing on the fences & setting off the alarms. Never fun to trudge through deep snow - or fall into an 8' snow drift...lol.
I would say, if you get that base, don't fall into the trap that so many others did while I was there - turn to drinking when you're bored.

Response by TSgt David Holman made Jan 6 at 2018 12:12 AM

TSgt David Holman — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 00:12:05 -0500

I have had a good time here. Like it has been said, it depends on what your are going to be doing. There isn't as much for single people as I would have thought, but there are a lot of events either on base, or sponsored through base organizations. The town is small, but there is everything you will need. There are a lot of cultural spots around, and there are historical items as well if you are in to that. It does get cold, but I have seen worse. You get used to it after a while. The big thing to remember is that you have to approach it with an open mind.