Grand Forks Air Force Base News

Grand Forks AFB celebrates 2nd quarter award winners

Airman 1st Class Nailah Pacheco — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:38:00 GMT

Congratulations to the 319th RW 3rd quarter award winners:Airman of the Quarter:Senior Airman Ethan

Grand Forks AFB fire department conducts live fire training

Senior Airman Emma Teel — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:10:06 GMT

The 319th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department conducted a live fire training July 14, 2026, here.

Military & Family Readiness Center implements expanded reintegration program

Senior Airman Emma Teel — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:56:57 GMT

The 319th Force Support Squadron’s Military and Family Readiness Center implemented their expanded reintegration program to strengthen home station support for returning deployers and their families.

319th LRS Change of Command

Senior Airman Emma Teel — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:01:09 GMT

Maj. Kristina Meyer, 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, gives her first address during a change of commander ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., July 24, 2026. A change of commander ceremony symbolizes the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Teel)

319th FSS practices contingency and disaster response procedures

Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:24:39 GMT

Airmen assigned to the 319th Force Support Squadron participated in contingency response readiness training July 15, 2026, here. During the training, airmen constructed sleeping areas, assembled field mess kits and conducted a table-top exercise to discuss how they would respond during an emergency.

School age care kids tour 319th Security Forces Squadron

Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:39:33 GMT

Tech. Sgt. Stephen Zimmerman, 319th Security Forces Squadron kennel master, engages with children

Deployed family dinners offer connection for Grand Forks AFB community

Airman 1st Class Nailah Pacheco — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:32:00 GMT

The 319th Reconnaissance Wing First Sergeant Council sponsored the July deployed family dinner, July 14, here. Spouses and children of Airmen currently deployed, preparing to deploy and those who recently returned connected during the event.

319th Operations Group airmen certify as Air Force Combatives Program Basic Instructors

Airman 1st Class Nailah Pacheco — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:14:00 GMT

Airmen assigned to the 319th Operations Group completed a 40-hour Air Force Combatives Program Basic Instructor Course June 22 to 26, 2026, here.

319th AMXS Change of Command

Airman 1st Class Nailah Pacheco — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:54:00 GMT

Maj. Matthew Stout, 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, renders his first salute to

319th MSG Change of Command

Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:27:00 GMT

Col. Christopher Waddell, 319th Mission Support Group commander, addresses airmen of the 319th MSG

319th CPTS holds change of command ceremony, welcomes new commander

Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:22:00 GMT

Col. Alfred Rosales, 319th Reconnaissance Wing commander, receives the 319th Comptroller Squadron

319th CS Change of Command

Airman 1st Class Nailah Pacheco — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:21:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jamal Bey, incoming 319th Communications Squadron commander, renders his first

319th SFS Change of Command

Staff Sgt. Phyllis Jimenez — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:36:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Capt. Derek Forte, incoming 319th SFS commander, renders his first salute to his

319th CES Change of Command

Senior Airman Anthony Nunez-Pellicer — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:12:00 GMT

Lt. Col. Christopher Stewart, incoming 319th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, receives his first

319th OMRS Change of Command

Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:33:00 GMT

Col. Deana Dominguez, 319th Medical Group commander, receives the 319th Operational Medical

4th RS beds down RQ-4 Global Hawk mission at Yokota Air Base

Senior Airman Jacob Wood — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:09:00 GMT

U.S. Pacific Air Forces will permanently transition RQ-4 Global Hawks from the 4th Reconnaissance Squadron, 319th Operation Group, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam to Yokota Air Base, Japan, late May, 2026

Grand Forks AFB breaks ground on new Nathan Twining Elementary and Middle School

Airman 1st Class Nailah Pacheco — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:54:00 GMT

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Nathan Twining Elementary and Middle School June 12,

ALS class 26-D celebrates graduation at Grand Forks AFB

Airman 1st Class Emma Teel — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:30:10 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

319th Medical Group Change of Command Ceremony

Airman 1st Class Nailah Pacheco — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:20:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Col. Warren Conrow, incoming 319th Medical Group commander, renders his first salute

Grand Forks community celebrates 15 years of the RQ-4 mission at Grand Forks AFB

Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks — Thu, 21 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Airmen of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing and local community members gathered to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the RQ-4 mission at Grand Forks Air Force Base, May 20, 2026, at Grand Forks County’s GrandSKY facility.