Most AF civilians to return to work

In accordance with a memo Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel released Oct. 5, the Air Force will recall most of the nearly 104,000 Air Force civilian Airmen placed on emergency furlough due to government shutdown. However, a significant number will not yet be able to return.In his memo, Hagel stated that

SecDEF: Most furloughed DOD civilians to return to work

Today I am announcing that most DOD civilians placed on emergency furlough during the government shutdown will be asked to return to work beginning next week.Immediately after President Obama signed the Pay Our Military Act into law, I directed DOD's Acting General Counsel to determine whether we

319th Medical Group set to host 5K for Breast Cancer Awareness

The 319th Medical Group is scheduled to host a 5K in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month here, Oct. 10.Participants are scheduled to meet at the Fitness Center in Gym 1 at 6:45 a.m. for opening remarks. The event will begin at 7 a.m. at the start of the 5K trail located across the street from

Grand Forks AFB Fire Dept. set to host Fire Prevention Week events for 2013

The Grand Forks Air Force Base Fire Department is hosting the following series of events in observance of National Fire Prevention Week.· Oct. 7(10:30 a.m.-1p.m.) - Fire Safety Booth at Airey Dining Facility: Focus on kitchen safety for dorm residence.· Oct. 8 (9 a.m.-1p.m.) - Eielson Elementary:

Grand Forks AFB Fire Department reminds base residents to 'Prevent Kitchen Fires’

The 2013 Fire Prevention Week, will take place from October 6-12 and the Grand Forks Air Force Base Fire Department is joining forces with the National Fire Protection Association to remind local residents to 'Prevent Kitchen Fires.' During this year's fire safety campaign, fire departments will be

Grand Forks AFB prepares for potential government shutdown

While Air Force and Defense Department officials are hopeful that Congress will avoid a government shutdown tonight, it's prudent to be prepared for any contingency. All personnel - both military and civilian - are to report for work as normally scheduled Tuesday morning (unless on previously

Local committee tours Grand Forks AFB

Grand Forks county officials worked with the Air Force to host a recent tour at the on-base site of a proposed Enhanced Use Lease project.The county, in cooperation with the Base Realignment Impact Committee (BRIC) and the Center for Innovation, is negotiating with the Air Force to lease the land

Creating a Resilient Air Force Community: Contract Housing program supports building a resilient base community

The Balfour Beatty Communities staff hosted a meet and greet for base residents here Sept. 25. "We are excited to meet all of the residents of the Grand Forks Air Force Base," said Arlen Ihrke, LifeWorks coordinator for the Grand Forks AFB Family Housing Community.LifeWorks is a Balfour Beatty

Wisconsin Air National Guard team visits Grand Forks AFB for potential Global Hawk mission

Cough and Cold Clinic Takes Walk-ins During Pharmacy Hours

The 319th Medical Group pharmacy is opening its doors to patients with cough and cold symptoms, including fever, cough, congestion, sore throat or runny nose, who don't feel they are sick enough to need an appointment with a doctor."The biggest reason we've implemented this program is to make a trip