Jarod Berger Hey there. 1. Living on base is like a small city. Everything you need is on base. The chow hall, housing, your job, a gym, a dry cleaners, a barber shop and a grocery store are all in your very own "gated community" lol. You can come and go as you please, and the gyms are usually open 24-7 to accommodate the different schedules. So it's pretty simple. 2. Yes, you have free time. The quantity and regularity of your free time depends on your job though. Most jobs are 40 hour a week jobs from 7-3, 3-11, or 11-7. So anytime you aren't at work- you're on free time. Some jobs however will have you work 3 days consistently and have 3 days off. And then 2 days on and 2 days off. But the same with that- whenever you're not at work, you can do whatever you want. Fish, bowl, hunt, go to the mall, go to the club, a bar, chill out in your room, whatever. As long as it's not illegal, of course lol. 3. Well, I'm a maintainer, so I work a weird schedule, but here it is: I wake up around 9am. I make breakfast, get dressed, go to the gym around 10-11. Finish with the gym around 12. Go to my room, shower, eat lunch and then get on the computer and watch Netflix or check my channel. Then I'll grab my packed dinner and leave for work around 2:15-2:30 (I have to be there at 3, which means we have to be there at 2:45). I get to work.... I work. lol. I get off at 11, but I actually get off whenever my sergeants tell me I can leave. I get in my room around 12 midnight and I'll take a shower. I'll usually get on my computer for an hour or so before going to bed, and the next morning I'll wake up around 9 and start it all over again.
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WildBlueYonder Do they pay for your Apartement? Or dorm rooms?
The pay for your dorms comes out of your BAH stipend, or Basic Allowance for Housing. If you lived off base, then you would receive BAH to pay for rent, but while on base, they take the whole of your BAH to pay for your dorm
WildBlueYonder Do officers receive some sort of special housing or do they use the regular housing? I'm thinking about joining the AFROTC so that I can join as an E5.
Soooo.....I was there in 1987 and I PROMISE YOU...y'all have it GOOD! My dorm was actually OFF post, about 5 miles or so further than what used to be the airport. There was the old 91st Strategic Hospital and one male and one female dorm and a hanger for medical supplies. The End. I'm glad you have those beautifully built 2012 dorms! I'm so jelly, but so happy for y'all! :)
I was at Minot From 97-99. I left FireFighter Tech School at GoodFellow AFB TX in July the temp was 100 degrees and when I got to Minot it was 40 degrees in the summer. Being from Jersey I thought I knew Cold, YEA OK BUDDY! You don't know Cold until you get Stationed at Minot. Just wait until that first Snow hits hahahaha! I lived at the Dorm right by the Burger King haha BK Big Fish saves you from Cabin fever Brother ... We got snowed in a lot so I was the King of John Madden NFL on the Play Station in the Dorm. Thanks for the Post! Brought back some good memories....... Fire Dawg Out!
Big improvement from when I was in 1978-82. Single guys shared one small room with no kitchen and shared a communal dorm bathroom. It was a pain if your roommate worked a different shift as you were always waking each other up or trying to stay quiet while the other was sleeping. To have your own room with a bathroom, small kitchen and laundry is a real nice setup.
I don't want to date myself but when I was at Minot in 1965 the concept of private rooms was new in the AF. The base was only a few years old and the Cold War was going on. Glad to see the young boys have it so nice now all we had was the long hall way and common bathrooms with 3 to a room.
Wished I had all this in my barracks in 1968. We had the bare basics, wall locker, bunk, bathroom (which was shared with the next room.) In Vietnam 70-71 we had a plywood shack and concrete floor and had to walk to the latrine. The shack did keep the monsoon rain and sun off of us. Great video.
I was at Minot from 1984-1992 doing Missile security. This dorm is not even close to what I had. First time in the dorms was two per room and a common bathroom for half the floor. The second time was after my divorce. One per room with a shared bathroom with the room next door. I had no complaints about minot AFB (except maybe the bone shattering cold!). Thanks for your service and remember Minot is what you make of it, not what others tell you it is!
Brother, thank you for this video man. It helps me a lot of what to expect from the Air Force. I took the test and thank God I scored well with 78 and I've got a few stuff to take care off and get ready for my ship date to Texas. I could not be more excited to be a part of the military family. Thanks for your service brother.
first video on UA-cam of minot afb dorms good stuff bro! I looked everywhere for a video like this before I got stationed here after tech school keep it up man
I was Air Force 2000-2005. I loved getting everything better. I didn't realize it how well we had it until I started contracting with the Army in the Middle East. We literally have it the best!
How I got to your videos I really don't know, but I'm an Air Force Vet "Desert Storm" days and I'm loving all of your videos I will go back and thumbs up on all of them. Of course we didn't have anything like this as far as technology even being in the Comm Squadron. Don't get me wrong, we ALWAYS had it better then the other branches. We had our own dorm room but we shared a bathroom with the suite on the other side. LOL They called us the Chair Force. They were jealous. So proud of you! From the DMV also. Please go Overseas! You will appreciate the U.S. even more. When you get out, bring your knowledge and skills here to Capitol Hill! Enjoy your military career! There was a saying...Why not Minot?! But you will meet friends at every base. The funniest thing is when you go home for visits, people are doing the exact same things and you have seen and learned so much in such a little time. My 3 boys are in college but there's something about the military that I want them to experience as young men. There's something special about Veterans. We always look out for each other! Keep sharing your knowledge you are extremely informative; therefore, say SUBSCRIBE at the end of your messages! :) Signed MykidsmomVA. Your mother must be proud!
Holy shit, those places are nice ! I was there from '81 to '85. Started out in one of the really old dorms, then in bldg 215, as you face the chowhall on the street, it was the first building to the left. I thought that was nice, newly built, but your building is FAR better. You have a BK on base ? We didn't, so it was usually the crappy chowhall or the bowling alley, because we didn't have any kitchen facility in the dorm. Pizza hut ( Barf ) delivered from town. Not complaining at all, mind you, glad you guys have these things. You need that serving at a base like Minot, with the horrible cold weather, and not the most exiting city to live near, and the boring country side. I don't know if its Been upgraded since, but even back then the best part of the base was the gym.
I was there in 87, and I don't know about the chow hall on base because we were about 15 miles down the highway at the old hospital off base, and our chow hall was IN that hospital. HOWEVER, I DO remember the bowling alley because that's where I went DAILY for lunch. They had the best wings and fries known to mankind! I think it was mostly in the sauce!
Haha I am remember when your dorm was being built. I was in dorm management working as the NCOIC of Maintenance. Man memories espically of why not Minot AFB.
I was there 40 years ago and times they have changed, from Common Bathrooms to privet rooms with a Bath, and you can now cook in your room? we had to hide our cook ware LOL and no members of the opposite sex in the dorm ( I did not say room I said Dorm) or at least past the front hall, you have is sweet and am so glad they have made it so nice for you. I saw you were in FMS I was too (5TH FMS) was a Corrosion Control Specialist in the largest hanger on base which was fun the the Blizzards came through, we had to pull all the planes in and thaw them out, but then we got to go to the PUB ( The Airman's Club) and that was great enlisted or non-com that was the place to be, then make midnight meal at the chow hall the best food any were guess you can tell I have found memories of Minot and I hope you will too
I lived on Minot airforce base from 1977 to 1985. I haven't been there for 39 years. My Dad was stationed there. It was colder than Ankorage Alaska.The nicest people I thought lived in Minot.But I don't miss the freezing weather. I like this hot Texas weather better.
1. Thanks for making the videos man, they are very helpful and informative. 2. Thank you for serving our country. Not sure if you get that a lot but thanks! 3. My real reason for commenting is my question, which is why so many airmen talk about minot as one of those bases you really don't want to be at? I know about these rumors because I have recently sworn in and leave for basic training for the Air Force in January and have heard many of the R.A.P. Airmen say this.
Wow! Quite a change since I was stationed there as a B52H Crew Chief from 9/89-4/93! I got kind of lucky though at the time. I was assigned to a newly renovated dorm at that time (which according to Google Maps no longer exists - it was to the right as you walked out of the Chow Hall at the end of the parking lot). In '93 I PCS'd to Whiteman AFB on the B-2's. Everything on Whiteman was being built brand new! I don't think the new Commissary at Minot was open yet when I left. The BK has always been there though.
Doug Espinosa keep THINKING that.... I was an airforce wife and because the airforce doctors and nurses lacked so much training, the horrible medical care caused me to go into labor at only 4mos pregnant, and had it not been for St Joseph's Unimed medical hospital (off base), there's no doubt that my baby would've died ON BASE by the hands of those military cunts shortly after delivery. If you're not a high ranking officer, they DO NOT TAKE CARE OF YOU & The spouses are treated like shit. Don't let these videos fool you. Most times these folks post these videos falsely advertising the military in an effort to lure in new recruits
Similar set up at Warren but I worked at a missile site 3 on, 3 off with a stand by every couple of months. You have your over washer/dryer stack, 2 burners, vent hood, your own bath,shower, no tub, but just a stand up shower. Pretty nice set up for single airmen, cable ready and Internet ready, but bought my own wi-fi; lot faster downloads.
I was at Minot in 1966, 5th FIS Weapons. we were loading sidewinders on 106's in case the Ruskies came over the pole. I guess we should have been looking out for UFOs. Dorms were ok, three men to a room , I was only there from July to November when I got orders for Nam. Damn I loved the Air Force, kinda wish I would of stayed in. I made Staff in three and a half.
Thanks for this video. It really helped me understand how visitors work when coming to you dorm. Many people wonder how pay in basic training works nd how much you usually come out of basic with. Can you make a video About that
Hey man, how are the noise levels in the dorms? In other words, can you hear your neighbor through the walls if they are playing music or watching tv or something?
I use to work at that burger king, my dad was stationed at Minot from 2007-2011 (he did 20 and then retired), I myself am leaving for basic in 3 weeks:)
How easy was it for you to meet new people and make friends one you arrived at your first duty station? I think that's the only thing that bothers me at this point. The thought of being alone in a new place, and not have anyone. Are you assigned roommates randomly or is it by rank or something of that sort?
Briana Payne Well, here, you're assigned randomly and I think they do that purposefully so you make friends outside of your workplace. But don't be too nervous. Remember that you and everyone on base have one thing in common: you're in the Air Force!! It's so easy to make friends by just opening yourself up to your coworkers and people you meet. "What's your AFSC?" "How long have you been in?" "What made you join?" etc. we all have been through the same stuff- so it's easy to strike up conversations.
Got my orders, set for Minot AFB, with the 5th sfs, anything you know about how secfo is out there? And are the dorms the same as yours? I'm from California, this is gonna be my first time is snow, any advice before I arrive there?
jeffrey marshall Heyyy-- I'm originally from D.C. but I moved to Southern Maryland when I was 13 and I just really like the flag haha. plus D.C.'s flag is kinda dry ha
I was stationed at Minot, it was hard being an E4 and living in the dorm. Minot was hard in the 80’s. My family had to mail me me hair care products. I’m African American .
Excuse what i said earlier about saying minot is a horrible base During the 1960s and 1970s, the vast majority of nuclear weapons in the United States were located in North Dakota. Minot Air Force Base was a major Strategic Air Command facility, hosting intercontinental ballistic missiles, bombers, and refueling planes. (In other words, everything you need to start the apocalypse.) Accordingly, had North Dakota seceded from the United States it would have become the third-largest nuclear power in the world. For people who appreciate history.. This base seems like a big part of it
I love Minot! I used to go to memorial middle school before I moved to Barksdale. Now I'm about to join the Air Force and start my own career! Can you tell me if that restraint by the movie theatre is still there? I forget what it was called..
It's been a year since you posted this but I think it's ironic that I'm also in the Air Force (tech school at vandenberg AFB) and my last name Simmons, I'm from Maryland, and I found out my first duty station is gonna be Minot!!
@Christian Light you kind of get off. On Saturdays you still have PT, but you usually have less or no classes. On Sundays you have no PT, no classes, and the opportunity to go to church and get away from the dorms for a while
Cesar Perez Hi Cesar, if you have a GED, then you can still join. however, you'll also need to meet the following prerequisites: -65 on the ASVAB -15 semester hours of college credit -You must wait on a GED slot to open for you, which can sometimes take up to a year -You must be 18 years of age Good luck to you sir!
What dorm number is your dorm? Picturing it my head, 217 had to be torn down to fit yours it. It seems like it to me anyway, I could be wrong. When did you get to Minot ?
And could I suggest that you do a video about your specific AFSC? As far as the difficulty of tech school, your impressions of what the job will be like, and any tips you might have for someone who might want to work in the mechanical field.
Jesse Allen I'm not sure if I can really record much of my job because a lot of the interesting action is on the flightline or in a jet (you can't bring cameras out there) but I've been looking into it. Thank you for the suggestion. But if you want to be a mechanic.. well it's a rough life lol. Long days, dirty hands, and you'll come home with a particular smell of oil, sweat, and grease. If that's what you like--- well then you'll love maintenance haha
What happens when you move bases? Do you just pack everything in bags and set it up when you get there? I assume it would be best to pack light correct?
I was there back in 2005 and I don't know if you've seen the older dorms or not but doesn't it seem a bit smaller than the old dorms? I lived in Dorm 211 across from the gas station. Plus all that white would drive me crazy like an insane asylum. Maybe if you had the curtains open it would have a different feel to me. Love the entrance and Pool Table Room. Was that one washer/dryer yours or for an entire floor? hahahaha I hope not! Good Luck to ya and thank you for your service.
+1uhot426 We all get paid about the same base pay. An Air Force SrA would make $1946+, A Lance Corporal in the Marines would make $1916+, a Specialist/Corporal in the Army would make $1999+ and finally a Petty Officer Third Class in the Navy would earn $2019+ a month.
Allison Svien I got the same. Still at Sheppard at 65, graduated Comm/Nav 05 March. Still don’t have my sponsor, would be great if I can contact you and get some questions answered!
You're videos are a major help with my Journey to become an airman! Just a thought but I think you, d'ann renee and Kyle gott should do a Video together ! Killer Air Force team video
wait you said you can't own any weapons while active duty. Does that apply only for people living on base? So, for example, if i was to commission as a 2nd Lt, and live off base, would I be able to own handguns? And how about if I was to live on base, does that mean no weapons?
I know this is incredibly late for questions on this video but my assignment is Minot and the dorms look nice but is that only a certain amount of lucky people that get those ones? Like are there old dorms still there?
I'm in the DEP right now awaiting an Intelligence MOS. I've been watching your videos for a bit now and you're giving out great information. It's really awesome to see somebody in the AF who also likes RoosterTeeth. But do you have any insights on Operations Intelligence? Op Intel is my top choice but, I can't find any videos on it.
+hallercory Awesome, good luck to you. Glad to see you're enjoying the content. Yeah they're fanbase is amazing! I don't know anyone personally with an intel job. I knew one guy at BMT but I haven't seen or heard from him since. I know that their training is pretty rigorous but the job is extremely rewarding. You earn 39 college credits from tech school alone- so that's pretty impressive. I'm sure it's not unlike most Air Force jobs. You'll probably have a somewhat typical work schedule and lifestyle. I don't know if they deploy or not either. I would assume your job would be stateside.
I love your videos! If you don't mind me asking how did you end up in the newer dorms? Was it just a random occurrence, or do they put you there based on certain factors?
+WildBlueYonder Oh are all of the newer dorms for the maintainers, or was it that particular building that you lived in? Sorry for all of the questions!
WOW!!!! This is like a nice hotel compared to Army barracks I've seen !!!! I can only imagine what the family housing is like.....I'm considering joining the military but I'm married so I'm really interested in seeing that. If you know anyone maybe we can get a look?
***** The family housing varies. Of course, the higher ranking people get large, beautiful homes, while the lower ranking people have more modest accommodations. If you choose, you can always live off base as well
So, You're at Why Not Minot? How do you like it? I heard back then that Minot was worst place to be at in CONUS. And Langley was the best. But that was awhile back then according to AF Times. And BTW, you did a real good job with the presentation. Nothing much had changed since I was in.
+kennyg64 Well I was, now I'm at Elmendorf. But yes, there does seem to be a negative connotation tied to Minot.. lol. I can see why some people don't like it but I didn't mind it much. It was decent in my opinion. Just cold as hell! haha
Well, I'm glad you enjoyed yourself there. And I heard that Elmendorf is pretty nice. I got in a long time ago. Actually I joined active in 84. First assignment was at Norton. They're closed now. But it was real decent. In 88, I went to Saudi for a year, Then I finished it off at Charleston until 94. Now, I've been doing military contracting off and on. I'm in Afg now. Well, good luck and hope you'll enjoy the rest of your tour and hopefully you'll make a carrer out of it. Take care.
Lou Jones My AFSC is pretty fun. We get to do exciting things on a daily basis and have to constantly problem solve and adapt and overcome to execute our mission. Maintenance, next to being a pilot or something, in my opinion is one of the best jobs in the Air Force (some people would disagree lol). My AFSC is 2A6X3 by the way
I assume a desktop computer would be safe to bring to a dorm? I plan on bringing a laptop to tech school but building computers is a pretty avid hobby of mine. Thanks for the video also, really enjoying these.
Riley Hutchcraft Sure would. Most people have laptops though. And if you want to bring one to tech school, just remember that you have to carry and store it there. And you're welcome- glad you're enjoying them.
How is it in minot? I always hear bad things about it but the same went for Keesler and I just had a friend come back from her tech school and she enjoyed it
UnderRestrains There's people who will find something to complain about, no matter what base they're stationed at. I've even met people who were stationed in Italy and they didn't like it! -___- But Minot is actually not that bad. It's cold as hell in the winter, but that's why they make coats. I like it here, I like the B-52 (the aircraft I work on) and I like the people I work with. It's up to you to find something about where you are that's fun and keeps you motivated. For me I have my UA-cam channel and volunteerism- for others it's fishing and hunting, etc. So, yes, if you wanna be a Debbie Downer, then yeah Minot is gonna suck, but for me I don't mind it at all.
Thanks again for another informative video! Are the dorms in Tech School set up for internet? Who would be the internet service provider for Sheppard AFB? Only asking because I know you had Tech School there and my son will insist on internet even though I will tell him what you said. He is already planning for his PS4 to be shipped to him and he hasn't even graduated BMT yet.... lol. Priorities!
DemolitionGirl7 Yes you can have internet in tech school, but like I said- it isn't worth it much unless you will be at tech school for a few months. I don't think there is only one provider, I believe you just use whoever provides in the area/ has drivers who can get on base. But lol if he really wants internet then he can go for it
Luke Hudgens The only gym you have access to is one that you can only go to during your 4+ hour base liberties. Otherwise, no, you will only exercise during PT or in your dorms at night(even though you're not supposed to, ha)
In order to get internet/tv in your dorm room do you just call a provider to come in and install it? Would I just buy a wifi router and have it hooked up or would I have to do it myself?
Adriana B Good question, you just call a company of your choice and a provider will usually have employee's with base access. They'll come and do all the installation for you. And as far as wifi routers- you can either buy your own and plug it up or lease one from the provider and they'll hook it up for you
Did you have your parents ship you the xbox/laptop/tv etc, or did you just buy all that stuff new at your base. Was kind of unsure about how to go about all that at my first base.
+WildBlueYonder awesome thanks, I leave soon and was fairly curious about furnishing your place as far as TV/computer/gaming went. I have a custom built gaming PC gonna have to see if it's worth shipping to myself at my first base or to just buy a new one haha
I grew up on Minot AFB. My dad was stationed there from 1984-1992. Is your dorm near the base pool? I'm sure things have changed, but when I was a kid, they built a Burger King right by the shopette that was by the base pool. The barracks overlooked the pool, and guys would hang out on the top floor, and watch all the teenage girls at the pool. :) If it's still there, I grew up on Roaming Rd. ( 121-4). I was pretty close to North Plains Elem., and the Jr. High. Great videos, I'm glad I found your channel!:)
Jarod Berger Hey there.
1. Living on base is like a small city. Everything you need is on base. The chow hall, housing, your job, a gym, a dry cleaners, a barber shop and a grocery store are all in your very own "gated community" lol. You can come and go as you please, and the gyms are usually open 24-7 to accommodate the different schedules. So it's pretty simple.
2. Yes, you have free time. The quantity and regularity of your free time depends on your job though. Most jobs are 40 hour a week jobs from 7-3, 3-11, or 11-7. So anytime you aren't at work- you're on free time. Some jobs however will have you work 3 days consistently and have 3 days off. And then 2 days on and 2 days off. But the same with that- whenever you're not at work, you can do whatever you want. Fish, bowl, hunt, go to the mall, go to the club, a bar, chill out in your room, whatever. As long as it's not illegal, of course lol.
3. Well, I'm a maintainer, so I work a weird schedule, but here it is:
I wake up around 9am. I make breakfast, get dressed, go to the gym around 10-11. Finish with the gym around 12. Go to my room, shower, eat lunch and then get on the computer and watch Netflix or check my channel. Then I'll grab my packed dinner and leave for work around 2:15-2:30 (I have to be there at 3, which means we have to be there at 2:45). I get to work.... I work. lol. I get off at 11, but I actually get off whenever my sergeants tell me I can leave. I get in my room around 12 midnight and I'll take a shower. I'll usually get on my computer for an hour or so before going to bed, and the next morning I'll wake up around 9 and start it all over again.
WildBlueYonder Do they pay for your Apartement? Or dorm rooms?
The pay for your dorms comes out of your BAH stipend, or Basic Allowance for Housing. If you lived off base, then you would receive BAH to pay for rent, but while on base, they take the whole of your BAH to pay for your dorm
Yes, it essentially comes out of your check
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WildBlueYonder Do officers receive some sort of special housing or do they use the regular housing? I'm thinking about joining the AFROTC so that I can join as an E5.
Hey, im a senior in high school and plan on going to the air force...thanks for all the great info and keep it up. *Thumbs up*
Planning? Start talking to a recruiter immediately as it takes a while to actually get into the Air Force!
Darius good on you brother you wont regret it
Dillon Cosnett i agree completely it took me 8 months to get bmt date.
Update?
Soooo.....I was there in 1987 and I PROMISE YOU...y'all have it GOOD! My dorm was actually OFF post, about 5 miles or so further than what used to be the airport. There was the old 91st Strategic Hospital and one male and one female dorm and a hanger for medical supplies. The End. I'm glad you have those beautifully built 2012 dorms! I'm so jelly, but so happy for y'all! :)
I was at Minot From 97-99. I left FireFighter Tech School at GoodFellow AFB TX in July the temp was 100 degrees and when I got to Minot it was 40 degrees in the summer. Being from Jersey I thought I knew Cold, YEA OK BUDDY! You don't know Cold until you get Stationed at Minot. Just wait until that first Snow hits hahahaha! I lived at the Dorm right by the Burger King haha BK Big Fish saves you from Cabin fever Brother ... We got snowed in a lot so I was the King of John Madden NFL on the Play Station in the Dorm. Thanks for the Post! Brought back some good memories....... Fire Dawg Out!
I loooove teh cold, I hate hot weaza so will be a good place for me.
Big improvement from when I was in 1978-82. Single guys shared one small room with no kitchen and shared a communal dorm bathroom. It was a pain if your roommate worked a different shift as you were always waking each other up or trying to stay quiet while the other was sleeping. To have your own room with a bathroom, small kitchen and laundry is a real nice setup.
Yes! I remember that dorm. Those rooms were soooo small, and there was a bunk bed for two airmen to share and the communal bathroom shared by four.
I don't want to date myself but when I was at Minot in 1965 the concept of private rooms was new in the AF. The base was only a few years old and the Cold War was going on. Glad to see the young boys have it so nice now all we had was the long hall way and common bathrooms with 3 to a room.
ferd fernan Wow...must have been cold in the winter too. Thank you for your service.
The accommodations were not the best for you.... Thank you for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🗽
Wished I had all this in my barracks in 1968. We had the bare basics, wall locker, bunk, bathroom (which was shared with the next room.) In Vietnam 70-71 we had a plywood shack and concrete floor and had to walk to the latrine. The shack did keep the monsoon rain and sun off of us. Great video.
I was at Minot from 1984-1992 doing Missile security. This dorm is not even close to what I had. First time in the dorms was two per room and a common bathroom for half the floor. The second time was after my divorce. One per room with a shared bathroom with the room next door. I had no complaints about minot AFB (except maybe the bone shattering cold!). Thanks for your service and remember Minot is what you make of it, not what others tell you it is!
Brother, thank you for this video man. It helps me a lot of what to expect from the Air Force. I took the test and thank God I scored well with 78 and I've got a few stuff to take care off and get ready for my ship date to Texas. I could not be more excited to be a part of the military family. Thanks for your service brother.
first video on UA-cam of minot afb dorms good stuff bro! I looked everywhere for a video like this before I got stationed here after tech school keep it up man
I was Air Force 2000-2005. I loved getting everything better. I didn't realize it how well we had it until I started contracting with the Army in the Middle East. We literally have it the best!
Might as well say a tour of your apartment complex ..
My daughter leaves for basic in 2 weeks! She is happy she saw your videos. Thanks!
Marlita Benning Awesome! Good luck to her
How I got to your videos I really don't know, but I'm an Air Force Vet "Desert Storm" days and I'm loving all of your videos I will go back and thumbs up on all of them. Of course we didn't have anything like this as far as technology even being in the Comm Squadron. Don't get me wrong, we ALWAYS had it better then the other branches. We had our own dorm room but we shared a bathroom with the suite on the other side. LOL They called us the Chair Force. They were jealous. So proud of you! From the DMV also. Please go Overseas! You will appreciate the U.S. even more. When you get out, bring your knowledge and skills here to Capitol Hill! Enjoy your military career! There was a saying...Why not Minot?! But you will meet friends at every base. The funniest thing is when you go home for visits, people are doing the exact same things and you have seen and learned so much in such a little time. My 3 boys are in college but there's something about the military that I want them to experience as young men. There's something special about Veterans. We always look out for each other! Keep sharing your knowledge you are extremely informative; therefore, say SUBSCRIBE at the end of your messages! :) Signed MykidsmomVA. Your mother must be proud!
+Carolyn Pinder Thank you for your service and for watching my videos! I plan on going overseas before I get out. I'm hoping for Japan/ South Korea.
Holy shit, those places are nice !
I was there from '81 to '85. Started out in one of the really old dorms, then in bldg 215, as you face the chowhall on the street, it was the first building to the left. I thought that was nice, newly built, but your building is FAR better. You have a BK on base ? We didn't, so it was usually the crappy chowhall or the bowling alley, because we didn't have any kitchen facility in the dorm. Pizza hut ( Barf ) delivered from town.
Not complaining at all, mind you, glad you guys have these things. You need that serving at a base like Minot, with the horrible cold weather, and not the most exiting city to live near, and the boring country side.
I don't know if its Been upgraded since, but even back then the best part of the base was the gym.
I was there in 87, and I don't know about the chow hall on base because we were about 15 miles down the highway at the old hospital off base, and our chow hall was IN that hospital. HOWEVER, I DO remember the bowling alley because that's where I went DAILY for lunch. They had the best wings and fries known to mankind! I think it was mostly in the sauce!
Haha I am remember when your dorm was being built. I was in dorm management working as the NCOIC of Maintenance. Man memories espically of why not Minot AFB.
I can see things have changed for the better was in 92 mss in 84 and 85. thanks for the videos
I was there 40 years ago and times they have changed, from Common Bathrooms to privet rooms with a Bath, and you can now cook in your room? we had to hide our cook ware LOL and no members of the opposite sex in the dorm ( I did not say room I said Dorm) or at least past the front hall, you have is sweet and am so glad they have made it so nice for you. I saw you were in FMS I was too (5TH FMS) was a Corrosion Control Specialist in the largest hanger on base which was fun the the Blizzards came through, we had to pull all the planes in and thaw them out, but then we got to go to the PUB ( The Airman's Club) and that was great enlisted or non-com that was the place to be, then make midnight meal at the chow hall the best food any were guess you can tell I have found memories of Minot and
I hope you will too
I was a tanker Crew Chief 5th O.M.S. ( Duh lol ) 81 to 85, and these new places are NICE !
I lived on Minot airforce base from 1977 to 1985. I haven't been there for 39 years. My Dad was stationed there. It was colder than Ankorage Alaska.The nicest people I thought lived in Minot.But I don't miss the freezing weather. I like this hot Texas weather better.
1. Thanks for making the videos man, they are very helpful and informative.
2. Thank you for serving our country. Not sure if you get that a lot but thanks!
3. My real reason for commenting is my question, which is why so many airmen talk about minot as one of those bases you really don't want to be at? I know about these rumors because I have recently sworn in and leave for basic training for the Air Force in January and have heard many of the R.A.P. Airmen say this.
341's in Tech school? wow things have changed. Enjoying your videos
Wow! Quite a change since I was stationed there as a B52H Crew Chief from 9/89-4/93! I got kind of lucky though at the time. I was assigned to a newly renovated dorm at that time (which according to Google Maps no longer exists - it was to the right as you walked out of the Chow Hall at the end of the parking lot). In '93 I PCS'd to Whiteman AFB on the B-2's. Everything on Whiteman was being built brand new! I don't think the new Commissary at Minot was open yet when I left. The BK has always been there though.
I should have joined the Air Force. Y'all get taken care of when it comes to quality of life.
Doug Espinosa keep THINKING that.... I was an airforce wife and because the airforce doctors and nurses lacked so much training, the horrible medical care caused me to go into labor at only 4mos pregnant, and had it not been for St Joseph's Unimed medical hospital (off base), there's no doubt that my baby would've died ON BASE by the hands of those military cunts shortly after delivery. If you're not a high ranking officer, they DO NOT TAKE CARE OF YOU & The spouses are treated like shit. Don't let these videos fool you. Most times these folks post these videos falsely advertising the military in an effort to lure in new recruits
THE READ QUEEN your baby was born five months early?
I love ND thats the air force bases I'm gonna put on my dream list
On my way to Minot in a couple of weeks SECFO Huaa!
lmfao
This set up is light years away from the way it was back in the 60’s. Aren’t there any inspections? My God I would have loved this.
Hey love your videos very informative!! You should do a video on your awards!
Similar set up at Warren but I worked at a missile site 3 on, 3 off with a stand by every couple of months. You have your over washer/dryer stack, 2 burners, vent hood, your own bath,shower, no tub, but just a stand up shower. Pretty nice set up for single airmen, cable ready and Internet ready, but bought my own wi-fi; lot faster downloads.
I was at Minot in 1966, 5th FIS Weapons. we were loading sidewinders on 106's in case the Ruskies came over the pole. I guess we should have been looking out for UFOs. Dorms were ok, three men to a room , I was only there from July to November when I got orders for Nam. Damn I loved the Air Force, kinda wish I would of stayed in. I made Staff in three and a half.
I just realized no body is around . Anywhere!
Thanks for this video. It really helped me understand how visitors work when coming to you dorm. Many people wonder how pay in basic training works nd how much you usually come out of basic with. Can you make a video About that
Brandon Rowe dark beige clay universal, and in style
Hey man, how are the noise levels in the dorms? In other words, can you hear your neighbor through the walls if they are playing music or watching tv or something?
I got orders there in 2 months. Not too thrilled, but I’ll see how it goes.
Edit: It’s not awful, but it can get boring as shit. Also, winter is hell
Just got orders from Lakenheath to Minot. Thanks for the dorms tour, they looks better than ours
I use to work at that burger king, my dad was stationed at Minot from 2007-2011 (he did 20 and then retired), I myself am leaving for basic in 3 weeks:)
Vanquish Media Wow really? lol. Good luck :P
thanks, I don't miss whynot minot lol
I leave next monday. See ya there! ;D
yeah man
How easy was it for you to meet new people and make friends one you arrived at your first duty station? I think that's the only thing that bothers me at this point. The thought of being alone in a new place, and not have anyone. Are you assigned roommates randomly or is it by rank or something of that sort?
Briana Payne Well, here, you're assigned randomly and I think they do that purposefully so you make friends outside of your workplace. But don't be too nervous. Remember that you and everyone on base have one thing in common: you're in the Air Force!! It's so easy to make friends by just opening yourself up to your coworkers and people you meet.
"What's your AFSC?"
"How long have you been in?"
"What made you join?"
etc. we all have been through the same stuff- so it's easy to strike up conversations.
Got my orders, set for Minot AFB, with the 5th sfs, anything you know about how secfo is out there? And are the dorms the same as yours? I'm from California, this is gonna be my first time is snow, any advice before I arrive there?
Briana Payne what if they're gay, no same sex in the dorm
I love your videos! They’re incredibly helpful.
Maryland Stand up!!! What part are you from??? I'm from Baltimore..just swore into the AF Thursday
jeffrey marshall Heyyy-- I'm originally from D.C. but I moved to Southern Maryland when I was 13 and I just really like the flag haha. plus D.C.'s flag is kinda dry ha
WildBlueYonder from Silver Spring, Maryland. Ship out June 9th
Sweet- good luck man. Ft. Meade (where I guess you'll ship out) kinda sucks lol, but just be patient
Jacob Lennen im shipping out june 9th as well
ChrisSum USAF I may see you around. Shipping June 1st.
Just got here and in-processing with the 791st. Hope this goes by quick.
I was stationed at Minot, it was hard being an E4 and living in the dorm. Minot was hard in the 80’s. My family had to mail me me hair care products. I’m African American .
Definitely hard in the 80s. Same experience with the hair care products.
My brother was from MD. And got sent to Minot. He hated it!
Danny Mueller Oh really? I don't mind it though
well, it is certainly better than my dorm here at Langley.
I love this video. Nice dorm room. Btw you remind me of my cousin. He was in the Army, he was a E-5 Sergeant. 💙
Dorms sure have changed since the 70's !!!!
Holy shit! I was at Minot from 1990-1995, and it was NOTHING like this! I ain't bitter, I think it's great. But I sure am jealous!
Excuse what i said earlier about saying minot is a horrible base
During the 1960s and 1970s, the vast majority of nuclear weapons in the United States were located in North Dakota. Minot Air Force Base was a major Strategic Air Command facility, hosting intercontinental ballistic missiles, bombers, and refueling planes. (In other words, everything you need to start the apocalypse.) Accordingly, had North Dakota seceded from the United States it would have become the third-largest nuclear power in the world.
For people who appreciate history.. This base seems like a big part of it
I love Minot! I used to go to memorial middle school before I moved to Barksdale. Now I'm about to join the Air Force and start my own career! Can you tell me if that restraint by the movie theatre is still there? I forget what it was called..
PTIxSlIpKnOt Awesome! and I'm not sure what resuraunt you're talking about
So you have those privileges cause your active duty? like explain a lil more how does it work?
I was looking at Minot as a potential base, what are some pros/cons of the base?
Pros:
Cons: its fucking cold
@@Elijahlowee 😂😂😂😂The accuracy of the Pros FLOORED me!!!
It's been a year since you posted this but I think it's ironic that I'm also in the Air Force (tech school at vandenberg AFB) and my last name Simmons, I'm from Maryland, and I found out my first duty station is gonna be Minot!!
We get our own dorm for singles when we get to our PCS?
Nice video. If you have your own laptop, does the base library have Wifi for your use?
I was a crew chief on B-52s in Minot from 2008 to 2010.
@Christian Light you kind of get off. On Saturdays you still have PT, but you usually have less or no classes. On Sundays you have no PT, no classes, and the opportunity to go to church and get away from the dorms for a while
I wanted to know if I could get in the AF with a GED? Probably not, but what else would I need??
Cesar Perez You need 15 college credits with a GED to be eligible, I believe.
Cesar Perez Hi Cesar, if you have a GED, then you can still join. however, you'll also need to meet the following prerequisites:
-65 on the ASVAB
-15 semester hours of college credit
-You must wait on a GED slot to open for you, which can sometimes take up to a year
-You must be 18 years of age
Good luck to you sir!
***** WildBlueYonder thank you guys for the info, very much appreciated!
What dorm number is your dorm? Picturing it my head, 217 had to be torn down to fit yours it. It seems like it to me anyway, I could be wrong. When did you get to Minot ?
can ur significant other stay at ur dorm for a few days whenever they visit u?
And could I suggest that you do a video about your specific AFSC? As far as the difficulty of tech school, your impressions of what the job will be like, and any tips you might have for someone who might want to work in the mechanical field.
Jesse Allen I'm not sure if I can really record much of my job because a lot of the interesting action is on the flightline or in a jet (you can't bring cameras out there) but I've been looking into it. Thank you for the suggestion. But if you want to be a mechanic.. well it's a rough life lol. Long days, dirty hands, and you'll come home with a particular smell of oil, sweat, and grease. If that's what you like--- well then you'll love maintenance haha
What happens when you move bases? Do you just pack everything in bags and set it up when you get there? I assume it would be best to pack light correct?
I swear the Air Force gets everything better !
I still love being in the Army tho lol
Simply CAS Haha go Air Force
fuck no. I love the army lol
GO AIR FORCE
I was there back in 2005 and I don't know if you've seen the older dorms or not but doesn't it seem a bit smaller than the old dorms? I lived in Dorm 211 across from the gas station. Plus all that white would drive me crazy like an insane asylum. Maybe if you had the curtains open it would have a different feel to me. Love the entrance and Pool Table Room. Was that one washer/dryer yours or for an entire floor? hahahaha I hope not! Good Luck to ya and thank you for your service.
Jesus christ these are the best dorms I've ever seen in any branch. Is it only like this at Minot?
Jesse Allen Well, like I said- these are brand new dorms. So they're probably some of the best in the Air Force.
Is the pay per rank the same through out every branch of military? Like will a SPC in the army make the same as an SrA in the air force?
+1uhot426 We all get paid about the same base pay. An Air Force SrA would make $1946+, A Lance Corporal in the Marines would make $1916+, a Specialist/Corporal in the Army would make $1999+ and finally a Petty Officer Third Class in the Navy would earn $2019+ a month.
+WildBlueYonder wrong.. everyone is paid the same
I’m in tech school and got my orders saying I’m part of the 5th maintenance squadron as well!
Allison Svien I got the same. Still at Sheppard at 65, graduated Comm/Nav 05 March. Still don’t have my sponsor, would be great if I can contact you and get some questions answered!
0:57 right!!
You're videos are a major help with my Journey to become an airman! Just a thought but I think you, d'ann renee and Kyle gott should do a Video together ! Killer Air Force team video
You seem really nice. I love your videos, keep it up :)
KrisPrans Aw thanks :p
wait you said you can't own any weapons while active duty. Does that apply only for people living on base? So, for example, if i was to commission as a 2nd Lt, and live off base, would I be able to own handguns? And how about if I was to live on base, does that mean no weapons?
I know this is incredibly late for questions on this video but my assignment is Minot and the dorms look nice but is that only a certain amount of lucky people that get those ones? Like are there old dorms still there?
This may be a dumb question but do you get the weekends off?
I'm in the DEP right now awaiting an Intelligence MOS. I've been watching your videos for a bit now and you're giving out great information. It's really awesome to see somebody in the AF who also likes RoosterTeeth. But do you have any insights on Operations Intelligence? Op Intel is my top choice but, I can't find any videos on it.
+hallercory Awesome, good luck to you. Glad to see you're enjoying the content. Yeah they're fanbase is amazing! I don't know anyone personally with an intel job. I knew one guy at BMT but I haven't seen or heard from him since. I know that their training is pretty rigorous but the job is extremely rewarding. You earn 39 college credits from tech school alone- so that's pretty impressive. I'm sure it's not unlike most Air Force jobs. You'll probably have a somewhat typical work schedule and lifestyle. I don't know if they deploy or not either. I would assume your job would be stateside.
I love your videos! If you don't mind me asking how did you end up in the newer dorms? Was it just a random occurrence, or do they put you there based on certain factors?
+Crystal McCarthy I'm just cool like that. But no- lol those are the maintainer dorms, so that's where they put all the wrench turners
+WildBlueYonder Oh are all of the newer dorms for the maintainers, or was it that particular building that you lived in? Sorry for all of the questions!
+Crystal McCarthy Just the particular building I was in. Everyone was in the new dorms pretty much except for the crew chiefs
+WildBlueYonder Oh ok thank you so much for answering my questions!
Hey Wild, a question from a fellow Minot occupant and Marylander. Where did you get the photo taken with the U.S and Maryland flags?
Ghostlord Hey! Well I got them back in high school when I was in JROTC. Also, Maryland flags are so sexy
I used to live there, I miss it
Are the dorms at Minot going to be the same as the one at Grand Forks maybe?
Wow , active duty has really become a day care !!
WOW!!!! This is like a nice hotel compared to Army barracks I've seen !!!!
I can only imagine what the family housing is like.....I'm considering joining the military but I'm married so I'm really interested in seeing that. If you know anyone maybe we can get a look?
***** The family housing varies. Of course, the higher ranking people get large, beautiful homes, while the lower ranking people have more modest accommodations. If you choose, you can always live off base as well
Hi I'm a 16 yo who is looking at military careers. What is it like living on base? Do you get free time? What is your daily schedule like?
Did you need permission to upload this video??? Thinking about making one
There is a Bk on every base!
So, You're at Why Not Minot? How do you like it? I heard back then that Minot was worst place to be at in CONUS. And Langley was the best. But that was awhile back then according to AF Times. And BTW, you did a real good job with the presentation. Nothing much had changed since I was in.
+kennyg64 Well I was, now I'm at Elmendorf. But yes, there does seem to be a negative connotation tied to Minot.. lol. I can see why some people don't like it but I didn't mind it much. It was decent in my opinion. Just cold as hell! haha
Well, I'm glad you enjoyed yourself there. And I heard that Elmendorf is pretty nice. I got in a long time ago. Actually I joined active in 84. First assignment was at Norton. They're closed now. But it was real decent. In 88, I went to Saudi for a year, Then I finished it off at Charleston until 94. Now, I've been doing military contracting off and on. I'm in Afg now. Well, good luck and hope you'll enjoy the rest of your tour and hopefully you'll make a carrer out of it. Take care.
How do you like your AFSC? Like what are the hours like? And what do you do on a daily basis. Just curious.
Lou Jones My AFSC is pretty fun. We get to do exciting things on a daily basis and have to constantly problem solve and adapt and overcome to execute our mission. Maintenance, next to being a pilot or something, in my opinion is one of the best jobs in the Air Force (some people would disagree lol). My AFSC is 2A6X3 by the way
I assume a desktop computer would be safe to bring to a dorm? I plan on bringing a laptop to tech school but building computers is a pretty avid hobby of mine. Thanks for the video also, really enjoying these.
Riley Hutchcraft Sure would. Most people have laptops though. And if you want to bring one to tech school, just remember that you have to carry and store it there. And you're welcome- glad you're enjoying them.
How is it in minot? I always hear bad things about it but the same went for Keesler and I just had a friend come back from her tech school and she enjoyed it
UnderRestrains There's people who will find something to complain about, no matter what base they're stationed at. I've even met people who were stationed in Italy and they didn't like it! -___- But Minot is actually not that bad. It's cold as hell in the winter, but that's why they make coats. I like it here, I like the B-52 (the aircraft I work on) and I like the people I work with. It's up to you to find something about where you are that's fun and keeps you motivated. For me I have my UA-cam channel and volunteerism- for others it's fishing and hunting, etc. So, yes, if you wanna be a Debbie Downer, then yeah Minot is gonna suck, but for me I don't mind it at all.
Extremely helpful keep it up man
+WildBlueYonder what's the drinking age on base?
Is there a requirement for the beds? For example, do you need to have a comforter and all that or can someone be really minimalistic?
joncko In tech school you have to have some sort of comforter. Active Duty doesn't matter.
Did you go to Sheppard for egress training? I recognize your background photo is a mural at the Sheppard SRC
+Nicholas Williams Yup, that's sort of an inside thing for those who went to Sheppard :p
Thanks again for another informative video!
Are the dorms in Tech School set up for internet? Who would be the internet service provider for Sheppard AFB? Only asking because I know you had Tech School there and my son will insist on internet even though I will tell him what you said. He is already planning for his PS4 to be shipped to him and he hasn't even graduated BMT yet.... lol. Priorities!
DemolitionGirl7 Yes you can have internet in tech school, but like I said- it isn't worth it much unless you will be at tech school for a few months. I don't think there is only one provider, I believe you just use whoever provides in the area/ has drivers who can get on base. But lol if he really wants internet then he can go for it
Is there a gym at BMT
Luke Hudgens The only gym you have access to is one that you can only go to during your 4+ hour base liberties. Otherwise, no, you will only exercise during PT or in your dorms at night(even though you're not supposed to, ha)
Anyone shipping out nov 3?
Why not Minot.....freezin the reason.
Nuclear Weapons on that base correct?
In order to get internet/tv in your dorm room do you just call a provider to come in and install it? Would I just buy a wifi router and have it hooked up or would I have to do it myself?
Adriana B Good question, you just call a company of your choice and a provider will usually have employee's with base access. They'll come and do all the installation for you. And as far as wifi routers- you can either buy your own and plug it up or lease one from the provider and they'll hook it up for you
hey i pcs to minot and i was wondering how the DFAC is ?????
I have a quick question for you, Yonder. Were you afforded the opportunity to choose whether or not to be in a single person dorm?
***** I was not- but most active duty dorms are single anyways. If anything you may have to share a bathroom with the person next to you
That sounds great. Thanks.
How do you get around base without transportation?
Did you have your parents ship you the xbox/laptop/tv etc, or did you just buy all that stuff new at your base. Was kind of unsure about how to go about all that at my first base.
+runek12 I bought the Xbox at sheppard in tech school and I bought the TV at my duty base
+WildBlueYonder awesome thanks, I leave soon and was fairly curious about furnishing your place as far as TV/computer/gaming went. I have a custom built gaming PC gonna have to see if it's worth shipping to myself at my first base or to just buy a new one haha
wow, I didn't have a room like that in the Navy.
how long was your process to get into the air force (from recruiter to actual entry)
I grew up on Minot AFB. My dad was stationed there from 1984-1992. Is your dorm near the base pool? I'm sure things have changed, but when I was a kid, they built a Burger King right by the shopette that was by the base pool. The barracks overlooked the pool, and guys would hang out on the top floor, and watch all the teenage girls at the pool. :) If it's still there, I grew up on Roaming Rd. ( 121-4). I was pretty close to North Plains Elem., and the Jr. High. Great videos, I'm glad I found your channel!:)