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  • 319th SFS improves combat readiness, strengthens joint force relationship

    Defenders assigned to the 319th Security Forces Squadron exercised their combat readiness and Air Base Ground Defense capabilities Nov. 23, 2023, by utilizing the shooting range at Camp Ripley training center, Minnesota. The Minnesota Army National Guard has facilitated training requests for the

  • Return of annual Soup Supper builds resilience, strengthens community bonds

    Things are warming up before the cool-down of the North Dakota winter season as the annual Soup Supper returned, since last being held in 2019. The event brought together the base community to enjoy ‘chicken soup for the Griffin soul,’ friendly competition and an opportunity to strengthen social

  • 319th Reconnaissance Wing recognizes superior performers

    Fifty-seven Airmen organized and enabled an Air Force ball, two Wing-wide all calls and the Year End Training Initiative, a base cleanup resulting in the removal of 151 tons of trash, simultaneous visits from the Chief of Space Operations and Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the relocation

  • Sixteenth Air Force Deputy Commander visits Grand Forks AFB

    Maj. Gen. Thomas Hensley, 16th Air Force deputy commander (Air Forces Cyber), visited Grand Forks Air Force Base Oct. 30, 2023, to learn about the dynamic and expanding mission of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing -- home to Airmen referred to as ‘Griffins.’

  • Military Appreciation Day UND Hawks v. ISU Sycamores

    University of North Dakota and Indiana State University play a game of football during Military Appreciation Day on the Alerus Center football field, Oct. 28, 2023, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The game included a Military Appreciation Day ceremony featuring a coin toss with a U.S. Army veteran;

  • 319th SFS Defenders return from last Air Expeditionary Force deployment

    Airmen assigned to the 319th Security Forces Squadron returned home after a six-month deployment, Oct. 20, 2023. The airmen deployed to Camp Lemonnier, a U.S. Naval Expeditionary Base in Djibouti, Africa, to assist with sight security during evacuations of locals and U.S. Embassy personnel.