Braving the Cold

The weather is getting colder and it's about that time for everyone to prepare their vehicles for the inevitable winter conditions North Dakota is notorious for."People who have been here for a while know the winters here can be harsh, but that doesn't mean only newcomers should be setting

Wellman does well for women: Grand Forks officer named first AMC nominee for new AF award

The Air Force sponsors various award programs designed to recognize individuals for different types of efforts and accomplishments. It is a rare opportunity to be one of the first nominees for a new Air Force-level award, but that's just the case for one Warrior of the North here.Capt. Taren

Two Grand Forks Airmen grind through Ironman competitions

After spending more than an entire day swimming 4.8 miles through raggedy oceans, cycling 224 miles through French hills and Florida sun, and trekking more than 50 miles on foot, two Grand Forks Airmen completed Ironman competitions this year.Capt. Andrew Stevens, 319th Medical Operations Squadron,

The Great American Smokeout begins

Today, Nov. 15, is the 37th Annual Great American Smokeout, and Health and Wellness Center officials urge you to take the first steps towards quitting. There is a tobacco cessation class starting today at 4:30 p.m. at the HAWC here. Medications and Nicotine Replacement Therapy are available to help

Turning the thermometers red: Grand Forks AFB successfully wraps up 2012 CFC

The Warriors of the North wrapped up the 2012 Combined Federal Campaign Nov. 9.The CFC started in 1961, when President John F. Kennedy signed Executive Order 10927, authorizing the U.S. Civil Service Commission to develop guidelines and regulate fundraising in the federal service. The CFC is the

Top 3 hosts 2012 CFC Bowl-a-thon

Grand Forks AFB celebrates Wing Safety Day

Are you ready to quit smoking?

Have you finally had enough and are you ready to give quitting smoking a go? The Great American Smokeout is Nov. 15 - the 3rd Thursday in November.  Sign up now for Tobacco Cessation classes Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. and Nov. 15 at 4:30 p.m. You will receive a FREE quit kit plus an entry into a drawing for

Airman & Family Readiness Center offers monthly tour

The Airman & Family Readiness Center offers a number of services to assist individuals, families, supervisors, first sergeants, and commanders. Staff members want you to know about these services so you will utilize them in your role as an Airman, family member, or as a leader. On the third Monday

AF leaders send birthday messages to Marine Corps

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy salute the Marine Corps on its 237th birthday Nov. 10.Donley wrote a letter to the Secretary of the Navy stating, "On behalf of the men and women of the United