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  • Online access simplifies dependent updates

    Family situations can be complicated, but updating family benefit information doesn't have to be, now that it can be done online.Dependent family members must be registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, and in many instances must have a valid dependent identification card,

  • Grand Forks supports evacuated aircraft

    Seven KC-10 Extender refueling aircraft of the 305th Air Mobility Wing arrived here Oct. 28 following evacuation from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.The aircraft were evacuated in advance of Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to batter the East Coast this week.The Warriors of the North were

  • Profiles in Bullying: The Bystander

    Right now, there is a nationwide discussion happening about bullying in schools, on television and in the media.Dr. Mary Koopman, Nathan Twining Elementary and Middle School principal here, said that a central part of the new anti-bullying campaign is teaching children how to handle a situation when

  • Put money back in your wallet

    There are only three weeks to go until the Nov. 15 Great American Smoke Out.We all know that smoking causes a range of health problems, but have you thought about the impact on your wallet? In 2009, the Federal Tobacco Tax Increase added another 62 cents to the price of each pack of cigarettes. That

  • Flu vaccines now being offered to military, civilians

    The 319th Medical Group is now offering the annual flu vaccine to civilians, as well as military members.The vaccinations had been limited to active-duty members starting in September because of low national supply levels.But officials are happy to announce that all family members and other

  • Family Deployment Line gives kids a taste of deployed life

    Nearly 250 Grand Forks Air Force Base family members got a glimpse of life as a deployed Airman Oct. 20 through a free Family Deployment Line event, sponsored by the base Airman & Family Services Flight.The idea behind the event was to give families the opportunity to show children ages 3-16 a

  • Grand Forks Airman to compete at AMC Icon singing competition

    A Grand Forks Air Force Base Warrior of the North is scheduled to perform in the AMC Icon singing competition Oct. 25 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Airman 1st Class Andrew Hicks, an aerospace medical technician with the 319th Medical Operations Squadron here, is taking advantage of the opportunity

  • Do's and Don'ts for Airmen during political season

    With the 2012 general presidential election only weeks away, please in mind that special ethics rules apply to active-duty Airmen regarding their political activities. The purpose of these rules is to ensure the Department of Defense does not influence our nation's electoral process. Violation of

  • Air Force Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.View the slideshow.

  • AF soccer team wins 2nd straight armed forces championship

    The All-Air Force Men's Soccer Team has done it again.The team triumphed in the 2012 Armed Forces Soccer Championship held at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 23 through Oct. 1. Air Force team members traveled from all over the world to train, compete and bring home the gold with a 2-1 victory over