MHA Nation and 91st Missile Wing strengthen ties at cultural exchange event

The 91st Missile Wing hosted leaders from the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation at Missile Alert Facility H-01 near New Town on May 27, according to Minot Daily News. The visit included a facility tour, cultural dialogue and a photo display honoring MHA heritage.

MHA Chairman Mark Fox led the delegation, joined by Director of Veterans Affairs Robert Hunter Sr., Director of Tourism Keira Fox and representatives from Task Force 21. The event highlighted the longstanding alliance between the MHA Nation and Minot Air Force Base. Col. James Schlabach, 91st Missile Wing commander, said the photo display “serves as a bridge between our military personnel and the MHA Nation.” Fox emphasized the historic nation-to-nation relationship, saying, “We will protect and support each other.”