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  • 372nd Training Squadron Visits Northland Community & Technical College

    The 372nd Training Squadron based out of Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., visited the Northland Community & Technical College in Thief River Falls, Minn., to compare the similarities and differences in technology and teaching methods Dec. 18, 2013."I truly wanted to get a first-hand account of

  • Eligible officers, enlisted members offered early retirement

    Staff through senior master sergeants and captains through lieutenant colonels in certain Air Force specialty codes may apply to retire with fewer than 20 years of active service under the Temporary Early Retirement Authority, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.Commonly referred to as

  • Video: SecAF message to Airmen

    The 23rd Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah Lee James, gives her first remarks as secretary of the Air Force about what Airmen and their families can expect from her in the future. Her message can be seen by clickin on the link below:SecAF message to Airmen on AF.milJames is responsible for the

  • Senate confirms James as next secretary of the Air Force

    Deborah Lee James will be the next secretary of the Air Force, according to a Senate confirmation vote Dec 13. James provided testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee Sept. 19, before the full Senate voted on her confirmation. Now the president must appoint her before she can assume her new

  • Base families learn about free online tutoring

    Tutor.com, a Department of Defense program, provides free online tutoring and homework assistance 24/7 to military families worldwide at www.Tutor.com/military.Program Manager Maureen Haney visited here Dec. 11, 2013, to brief parents, educators and students here on what tutor.com can do for them

  • Winter Watchmen, wingman a must for base residents leaving town

    On-base housing residents who are planning to travel are reminded that a helpful neighbor and a Winter Watchman are necessities.The Winter Watchman is a thermostat, red light bulb and extension cord kit that is hung in a front window. It is designed to indicate when it becomes too cold in the house.

  • Contracting NCO wins AMC award

    A member of the 319th Contracting Flight here has been named Air Mobility Command's 2013 Outstanding Enlisted Contracting Member in the NCO Category."I am humbled that my unit even considered me for this award," said Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Squires, 319th CONF contracting officer."I am proud that I am