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Military Welcome Center at Minot International Airport Celebrated With Dedication Ceremony

Posted: Feb 18 2026

A new Military Welcome Center designed to support active-duty service members, veterans, and their families is now open at Minot International Airport. Operated by the Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC), the facility provides a comfortable, dedicated space for military travelers before and after flights.

A dedication ceremony held Tuesday morning featured Senator John Hoeven presenting a U.S. flag flown over the Capitol on behalf of himself, Senator Kevin Cramer, and Representative Julie Fedorchak. Following the presentation, the Minot Area Chamber EDC Ambassadors officially cut the ribbon on the facility.

“The Military Welcome Center epitomizes the spirit that makes Minot such a special community,” Hoeven said. “This facility is a testament to how Minot comes together to support our armed forces and ensure service members feel welcomed from the moment they arrive.”

The Military Welcome Center began as an idea of Chief Master Sgt. Wayne T. Sharp, who saw an opportunity to make an enhanced first impression on military personnel new to Minot. “Onboarding new Airmen is so important,” Sharp said. “This center sends a clear message: our service members are valued, supported, and part of a community that treats the Airmen of Minot Air Force Base like family.”

“We are incredibly proud of this initiative and grateful for the partnership of our civic leaders and community donors who helped bring it to life,” said Jarid Lundeen, Chair of the MACEDC Board of Directors. “Our service members deserve a warm welcome into Minot, and this facility delivers exactly that.”

“The relationship between the City of Minot and Minot Air Force Base is second to none,” said Minot Mayor Mark Jantzer. “We’re proud to do anything we can to cement that relationship and pay tribute to every active-duty and veteran military member traveling through our city.”

The Military Welcome Center was made possible by generous support from community donors, including:

I. Keating Furniture World
First Western Bank & Trust
The Landing Bar & Bottle Shop
North Star Community Credit Union
Verendrye Electric Cooperative
SRT Communications
Town & Country Credit Union
Northern Sentry

The Military Welcome Center is open during regular airport hours of operation.

Military Welcome Center at Minot International Airport