Retired Air Force Chief of Chaplains speaks at Grand Forks AFB National Prayer Luncheon

He flew combat rescue missions in Vietnam, helped clean the aftermath of Hurricane Hugo's wrath on South Carolina, ministered to his troops during Desert Storm, and was in the Pentagon when it was attacked on 9/11.For the last five years of his impressive career, Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Charles C.

DOD, USDA partner in 'win-win' distance learning program

A new education program offers a "win-win" approach to helping military community members further their careers while aiding the Defense Department's family support and child and youth development services, a Pentagon official said.Barbara Thompson, director of DOD's office for family policy,

Air Force continues support to France in Mali

The U.S. Air Force continues to back French air operations in Mali through refueling efforts, logistical movements, troop transport and information sharing, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said Jan. 29."Since French operations began Jan. 11, the U.S. has been sharing intelligence with the

Air Force to launch new standards program

Air Force bases and customer-service oriented services will now be held to a uniform set of standards, thanks to the recently launched Air Force Common Output Level Standards program.It's a program that will standardize the delivery of installation support services so that Airmen and other customers

New Copays for TRICARE Pharmacy Customers starting February 2013

New copayments for prescription drugs covered by TRICARE will go into effect soon. "The customers that we have polled at our counter have not heard anything and the copay increase starts February 2013," said Maj. Doreen M. Hinsz, 319th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy flight commander. The Fiscal

Youth Center seeking 'First Tee' youth golf coaches

The Youth Center is seeking volunteers to help teach life skills to base youth through a golfing program called "The First Tee."Michael "Coach Spud" Anthony, director of youth programs at the Youth Center, is running the 12-session program beginning Feb. 1.First Tee is a multi-level educational

From Tragedy Comes Triumph: Retired Wounded Warrior gives inspirational speech in Grand Forks

The first bullet struck Staff Sgt. Kristoffer Schneider in the hip. But it was the second shot, the one that hit him in the forehead that forever changed his life.Schneider and his wife, Amanda, shared his story of surviving a terror attack at Frankfurt International Airport in Germany nearly two

319th FSS hosts 2013 Super Bowl Extravaganza on Grand Forks

The 319th Force Support Squadron hosted another successful and entertaining Super Bowl Extravaganza event here Jan. 19.More than 600 Airmen, friends and family attended the event. About $29,000 worth of autographed helmets, jerseys, photos and footballs were awarded during prize drawings, auctions

January Diamond Sharp Awards

Air Force Officials Aim to Eliminate Sexual Assault

Following a nine-month investigation into sexual misconduct at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, the Air Force has implemented a comprehensive program aimed at eliminating sexual assault, senior Air Force leaders told Congress today.Air Force Chief Of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and