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    Eligible taxpayers can use the Internal Revenue Service' s Free File site to prepare and electronically file federal income tax returns without charges. Free file was developed by the IRS in partnership with the Free File Alliance LLC, a group of industry leading private-sector tax preparation companies. To use the IRS Free File, individuals must

  • 319th Services Squadron impresses Eubank team

    The 319th Services Squadron hosted the Air Force Services Eubank evaluation team Jan. 26 for three full days to evaluate some of the 22 programs on base, such as the arts and crafts programs and the Airey Dining facility. The squadron is competing with eight other bases for the Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank award for best small services squadron. The
  • GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Captain Justin Hendricks (left) and Captain Sheroyd Brown, both instructor pilots with the 319th Operations Support Squadron, show off their newly earned Air Force Weapons School patches. As tow of the wing's five weapons officers, the captains are responsible for training aircrews on advanced KC-135 tactics. The school has 12 slots per year split between two sessions and culminates in a massive exercise involving more than 80 aircraft including 30 aggressor aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman J. Paul Croxon)

    Thinking of tankers tactically

    Somewhere over Iraq, a tanker flies through the shimmering heat of the desert sun. The crew successfully off-loaded fuel to a pair of F-16s, performing their part of the close air support mission, before heading back to base. As they approach the airfield, a rocket fired from a man-portable air defense weapon streaks toward them. Without defensive

  • KC-X Aerial Refueling Aircraft announcement

    The assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition announced Jan. 30 the posting of the KC-X Aerial Refueling Aircraft Request for Proposal to the Federal Business Opportunities Web site, signaling the official launch of the Air Force's No. 1 priority acquisition program. The announcement comes after an extensive and transparent dialogue

  • Base sets AT benchmark for AMC, garners DoD recognition

    The remote nature of Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., doesn't isolate it from threats. The wing anti-terrorism office's job is to identify threats, both real and anticipated, and develop measures to counter them. The AT office's efforts were recognized by the Department of Defense recently and adopted by Air Mobility Command. The AT awards

  • Welcome Eubanks team

    The 319th Services Squadron is hosting an evaluation team here to determine if the squadron will receive Air Force level recognition as the top small base services program. The evaluation team arrives Jan. 25 and will kick off their visit with an icebreaker and in-brief Jan. 26. The 319 SVS will be graded on how well it meets customers' needs and

  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

    The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award has been issued to Grand Forks Air Force Base personnel who were assigned to the base from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. Wear of the medal for authorized personnel should be reflected on virtual MPF. The medal is awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units which have distinguished themselves by
  • GRAND FORKS AFB, N.D. -- Chief Master Sgt. Brye McMillon, 18th Air Force command chief master sergeant, speaks go Airmen here Jan. 25 about changes in the Air Force and why we must revamp. (photo/Airman 1st Class SerMae Lampkin)

    Chief McMillon shares his wisdom with Airmen

  • Gen. Duncan McNabb, Air Mobility Command commander, is briefed by Senior Airman Jason Bales, 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, on the squadron's snow removal machinery during his visit Jan. 20. (photo/Airman 1st Class SerMae Lampkin)

    General McNabb takes the driver’s seat

  • Honoring the man, over lunch

    "We must combine the toughness of the serpent and the softness of the dove, a tough mind and a tender heart." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1963 Grand Forks Air Force Base honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan 16 at a luncheon held in the Northern Lights Club. About 80 members of the base community, including Brig. Gen. Frederick
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