Localized teaching course at Grand Forks AFB beneficial to service in more ways than one

At a time when military units are being asked to tighten their belts and cut costs, one detachment on Grand Forks Air Force Base is helping to do its part. The 372nd Training Squadron, Detachment 27, has opened its Principles of Instruction Course to Airmen outside of the maintenance instructor

Air Force restarts tuition assistance

The Air Force has officially restarted military tuition assistance, effective immediately. The service restarted the program as a result of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013, where Congress called for the MTA program to continue in the current fiscal year. As a

Stressed parents get help with new program

With April designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Defense Department is highlighting its commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect among military families, especially through the Family Advocacy Program, and providing those who need it with counseling.The FAP focuses on strengthening

AF survey looks at community programs' effectiveness

The 2013 Air Force Community Assessment Survey launched April 5, and this time includes reservists, guardsmen and spouses. The assessment is designed to assist chaplains and people working in installation-level Airman and family readiness centers, family advocacy programs, health and wellness

Review emergency contact information

If you married, have a new address or experienced significant life changes in March, you should review your emergency contact information to ensure it is accurate, Air Force Personnel Center officials advised.The Military Personnel Data System manages such military personnel and pay information as

Grand Forks AFB 1st Sergeants' Council hosts Push-up contest

Grand Forks AFB assists UND Army ROTC

The Judge's Bench: March UCMJ Actions

The following members of the 319th Air Base Wing were punished under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) in March 2013:Nonjudicial Punishment ActionsA Senior Airman from the 319th Communications Squadron received an Article 15 for a willful dereliction of duty. The following punishment was

Grand Forks AFB civilian wins AMC legal services award

Marie L. Aubrey, 319th Air Base Wing legal assistant, was recently named the winner of the 2012 Harold R. Vague Award for Civilian Outstanding Legal Services for Air Mobility Command.Over the course of the year, Aubrey drafted 367 powers of attorney and notarized 752 legal documents, saving 413

Medical Group Third Party Collection Program Could Save You Money

Did you know that providing the 319th Medical Group with updated information concerning any additional health insurance coverage could save you money. For example, when receiving treatment in the MTF there is no associated co-pay, yet the clinic bills any additional health insurance carrier for the