Grand Forks Air Force Base News

Point Defense Battle Lab celebrates opening of permanent facility

Airman 1st Class Emma Teel — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:44:00 GMT

The 319th Reconnaissance Wing celebrated the opening of the Point Defense Battle Lab’s permanent facility during a ribbon cutting ceremony April 9, 2026.

ALS class 26-C students celebrate graduation at Grand Forks AFB

Airman 1st Class Nailah Pacheco — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:31:00 GMT

Airman Leadership School marks the beginning of the Enlisted Professional Military Education journey, setting the foundation for Airmen and Guardians to grow into skilled leaders who supervise and lead Air and Space Force teams. Class 26-C has shown incredible leadership potential and is more than ready to take on the responsibilities of shaping the future of the world's greatest Air Force.

Grand Forks AFB celebrates April as Month of the Military Child

Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:02:00 GMT

Parents and leaders from the 319th Reconnaissance Wing, 119th Wing Fargo Air National Guard and 91st Missile Wing assigned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, joined representatives from the North Dakota Governor’s office and North Dakota Department of Public Instruction to celebrate April being designated as Month of the Military Child at the Nathan Twining Elementary and Middle School gymnasium, April 7, 2026.

2026 State of the Base recap

319th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:10:00 GMT

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Col. Alfred Rosales, 319th Reconnaissance Wing commander, spoke at the annual State of the Base, an event hosted by the Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce, March 31, 2026.

ALS Class 26-B celebrates graduation at Grand Forks AFB

Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:08:27 GMT

Airman Leadership School Class 26-B pose for a group photo after a graduation held at Grand Forks

A Splash of Fun: GFAFB's First Mocktail Event a Success

Ms. Ashlee Kleveland — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:20:41 GMT

Grand Forks Air Force Base recently hosted its first-ever "Mocktail Madness," an event that brought a splash of fun and flavor to the community. Planned by the Alcohol Working Group, a sub-committee of the Community Action Team, the event was a creative initiative to offer enjoyable, alcohol-free social alternatives.

Temporary Robins AFB RQ-4 beddown approved

Pentagon News — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:30:00 GMT

The Air Force has approved the temporary move of the RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft from Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, beginning in April.

U.S. Space Forces - Space Commander and Command Senior Enlisted Leader visit Cavalier SFS

Senior Master Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:47:00 GMT

U.S. Space Force members assigned to the 10th Space Warning Squadron and the 10th Space Warning

Point Defense Battle Lab exercises defense systems

Airman 1st Class Emma Teel — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:04:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Col. Alfred Rosales, 319th Reconnaissance Wing commander, gives a speech after a

Grand Forks AFB holds End of Watch Ceremony for MWD Impi

Airman 1st Class Emma Teel — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:35:26 GMT

A memorial photo of military working dog Impi is presented during his End of Watch ceremony at Grand

Eagle Eyes: AFOSI urges vigilance as global threats persist

Thomas Brading — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:13:00 GMT

As global tensions rise and threats to military personnel and installations evolve, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) is calling on all Airmen, Guardians, civilian employees and family members to report suspicious activity. Through the Eagle Eyes program, AFOSI empowers communities to recognize early warning signs of potential threats and take action before violence occurs.

Newly renovated Airey Dining Facility dining room reopens

Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:45:00 GMT

319th Force Support Squadron members cut the ribbon, officially opening the newly renovated Airey

Grand Forks AFB celebrates 2025 annual award winners

SrA Trevor Gordnier — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:02:00 GMT

Congratulations to the 319th Reconnaissance Wing's 2025 annual award winners!

Grand Forks AFB celebrates 4th quarter award winners

Airman 1st Class Nailah Pacheco — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:44:00 GMT

Congratulations to the 319th Reconnaissance Wing's 4th Quarter award winners! AMN: Senior Airman Garrett Aziz NCO: Technical Sgt. Brennan Williams SNCO: Master Sgt. Jared Johns CGO: 1st Lt. Lindsay Brummett FGO: Maj. Timothy Kenny CIV I: Robert Hadley CIV II: Marcus Carpenter CIV III: Donald Phillips Dorm of the Quarter: Airman Saryia Furlow Inspector of the Quarter: Trevor Ridner Ceremonial Guardsman of the Quarter: Senior Airman Emily Wagner Key Support Liaison of the Quarter: Cela Boyd Unit of the Quarter: 319th Logistic Readiness Squadron

Breach, secure, clear: 319th SFS holds multi-agency critical incident response training

Staff Sgt. Jovan Bank — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:42:01 GMT

Airmen and mission partners of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing participated in a multi-agency critical incident response training Jan. 12 to 15, here.

Cavalier SFS opens indoor playground, improves quality-of-life for residents

Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:32:00 GMT

The 10th Space Warning Squadron celebrated the opening of a new children’s play area with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the community center Jan. 9, 2026.

Grand Forks AFB selected to lead Point Defense Battle Lab

Master Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:46:10 GMT

In October 2025, the 319th Reconnaissance Wing assigned to Grand Forks Air Force Base was selected to lead the Point Defense Battle Lab, supported by the 184th Wing, Kansas Air National Guard. The Total Force team at the battle lab supports Air Combat Command’s Point Defense Task Force, a larger Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) effort within the Department of the Air Force.

Integrated Resilience Office fosters year-round emotional, social resilience

Airman 1st Class Emma Funderburk — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:32:00 GMT

As temperatures drop, days shorten and winter sets in, many airmen and family members face difficulties navigating the holiday season away from home. To help curb these hardships, the 319th Reconnaissance Wing Integrated Resilience Office focuses on year-round skill and relationship building to help airmen withstand sub-zero temperatures.

Grand Forks AFB observes National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

Airman 1st Class Nailah Pacheco — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:41:00 GMT

Col. Alfred Rosales, commander of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing, signed a proclamation recognizing December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month Dec. 12, 2025, at the 319th Medical Group’s Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Treatment Program office.

319th Reconnaissance Wing collects 7,300 cookies during Airmen Cookie Drive

Airman 1st Class Emma Funderburk — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:41:18 GMT

First Sergeants assigned to the 319th Reconnaissance Wing stand for a group photo before passing out