Soar Into Shape: The Challenge Continues

I have to be honest, staying on top of my Soar Into Shape goals has been tough for the last couple of weeks. Our team has undergone some changes, and because we lost one of our three teammates, the remaining two of us had to switch to competing as individuals. That part isn't so bad in and of

Saving money and helping the environment through home-made detergent at Grand Forks AFB

Base library officials helped local residents save money - while keeping an eye on the environment - through a do-it-yourself laundry detergent class.Shawnte Cole, programming technician at the library, came up with the idea for the March 29 class, according to Stacie Collins, senior library

319th OSS Weather Flight named AMC Outstanding weather organization for 2012

The 319th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight was recently named the 2012 Air Mobility Command's Outstanding Weather Organization of the Year."It's a huge morale boost to be recognized for our multi-role support to operations," said Chief Master Sgt. David Tyler, 319th OSS superintendent.

Military Child Month Salutes Children's Contributions

During April's Month of the Military Child, the Defense Department recognizes the support provided by and sacrifices made by military children, said Barbara Thompson, director of DOD's office of family policy/children and youth.Since 1983, DOD has recognized military children for the support they

AMC announces annual award winners for 2012

Six Airmen and two teams learned they were AMC's annual award winners as they received phone calls from the AMC commander and command chief, March 25, 2013. The categories of annual award winners are Airman, NCO, Senior NCO, First Sergeant, Honor Guard Member, Honor Guard Program Manager, Honor

Air Force wounded warriors attend adaptive sports camp

More than 50 wounded, ill or injured Airmen from the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Patient Squadron participated in a two-day adaptive sports camp here March 21-22.The camp was provided by the Air Force Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports Program, which introduces wounded, injured and ill Airmen to

SecDef says furlough days reduced for civilians

The Defense Department has revised from 22 to 14 the number of days hundreds of thousands of civilian employees could be furloughed this year because of the budget sequester, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today.In addition, a senior Defense Department official speaking on background told

Grand Forks AFB recognizes Athletes of the Year for 2012

Two Warriors of the North were recognized as the base's 2012 Athletes of the Year.Second Lt. Elizabeth "Betta" Levri, of the 319th Force Support Squadron, and Master Sgt. Jeffery Rueben, of the 319th Civil Engineer Squadron, earned the honors.Both Levri and Rueben participated and competed in

Running Strong: Marathon runner delivers motivational speech at base school

Motivational speaker and avid marathon runner Kurt Philion visited Nathan Twining Middle School here on March 25 to share the story of how he began running and why he runs today."Kurt doesn't just run, said Dr. May Koopman, Twining Middle School principal during the introduction. "He runs carrying a

A1C Smirnoff named best for AMC 1st quarter