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  • Operational security – the neglected vital

    We've all heard someone mention the term OPSEC; however, some may not know what it is or why it is important. Is it a fictional word, made up that doesn't mean anything? Is it taken for granted? Is it really that important? No, yes and YES! Across the Air Force, unclassified information is

  • Scouts collect food, help local food banks

    Recently, several Boy Scouts from Troop 319 and Cub Scouts from Pack 319 on Grand Forks Air Force Base participated in the 20th annual "Scouting for Food" event, a national program that collects nonperishable food donations for base and local food pantries. Over the course of one evening, more than

  • “Heart Link” a spouse orientation program

    Sign-ups are being accepted for the Heart Link Seminar scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The time and date were especially set to ensure military spouses would be able to enjoy a day to relax and enjoy the company of other spouses while

  • AFOSI needs your help in fraud case

    Air Force Office of Special Investigations needs your help in identifying and reporting fraudulent activities. Besides our general crimes, counterintelligence, and research and technology protection missions, a significant amount of AFOSI's resources are assigned to fraud investigations. In the past

  • Alcohol, How Much is Too Much?

    "One more won't hurt me." "I can drive home fine." "I only drink on the weekends." "I don't drink as much as everyone else." These are statements people sometimes use to justify their excessive drinking. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), roughly 14 million

  • The Warrior behind the Warrior of the North

    When a 6-foot tall Viking, complete with sword, shield, and horned helmet, was at the quarterly awards ceremony getting everyone fired up, it seemed as if the wing's Nordic mascot came to life. The mascot, affectionately known as Sven, stands his ground against the harsh winds and the bitter

  • Hidden hazards

    After another long North Dakota winter the snow is melting and you can once again see the ground. Before long, the grass will start growing and lawnmowers, rakes, and edgers will once again take the place of snow shovels and snow blowers. Along with the melt will come the chance to relocate all

  • Do you think before you drink?

    Alcohol has been a part of society through the ages, but alcohol has NEVER been the problem! Alcohol never drove a car off a bridge, never broke the law underage, or abused a child or spouse. People have done these things and more under the influence of alcohol. So which is the problem? The improper

  • Intermediate repair facility keeps tankers flying

    One back shop in Southwest Asia can boast that they keep all deployed military aircraft in the air 24 hours a day. They do it by repairing tanker parts in theater, allowing in-flight refueling that keeps the fight going. The central intermediate repair facility, the only KC-135 brake shop in

  • National Patient Safety Awareness Week kicks off

    Patient Safety Awareness Week is a national education and awareness-building campaign to improve patient safety. Healthcare organizations across the country are planning events to promote patient safety within their own organizations. Educational activities are centered on educating patients on how