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  • Air Force Spice testing lab goes full throttle

    The Air Force Spice Testing Lab became fully operational on Aug. 1, in support of the Air Force's focus on quality Airmen. The new lab establishes a robust urinalysis testing program as part of the Air Force's ongoing efforts to deter use of "spice," the common name for synthetic cannabinoids. The

  • Downtown Grand Forks residents beware of water scam

    The Grand Forks Police Department has received reports of residents being called by a person identifying themselves as a water company representative. This person tells residents they are late on their water payment and invites them to pay over the phone with a credit card.Grand Forks City Hall has

  • Back to school 2012-13

    Approximately 600 military-affiliated students of the Grand Forks community began school once again this week. Officials say the children can look forward to many new learning experiences this year. There are two schools on Grand Forks AFB, with Carl Ben Eielson Elementary hosting kindergarteners to

  • What is the ‘Deadly Quartet?’

    In today's fast-paced world, unless a problem has an immediate impact, it tends to get pushed to the side.This can often extend to health issues that might seem inconsequential in the here and now, but are best not ignored.In a recent news release, TriWest Healthcare Alliance identified four of

  • Reported West Nile Virus cases in North Dakota highlight risk

    In the past week, officials in North Dakota have reported several human cases of West Nile Virus.While no human cases of West Nile have been diagnosed on Grand Forks Air Force Base or in the surrounding Grand Forks County, one horse was diagnosed with the virus in the county last week.West Nile

  • AFPC officials streamline PCS orders process

    Air Force Personnel Center officials here have centralized how Permanent Change of Station orders are processed, validated and authenticated. Since Oct. 2011, the Total Force Service Center-San Antonio has been managing the PCS orders process and has authenticated more than 82,000 orders and 19,000

  • Deer Archery Hunting Permits Available for Grand Forks Air Force Base

    The 319th Civil Engineer Squadron is now issuing lottery applications for the 2012-2013 deer archery season, which opens at noon Aug. 31 and closes Jan 6, 2013.Applications will be accepted until Aug. 27 or until all permits available are issued.A base permit lottery will be conducted Aug. 28.

  • Hotel tax exemptions could help AF save millions of dollars

    During a time of increasing Department of Defense budget constraints, the Air Force continuously looks for innovative solutions that save money and positively impacts the mission. Air Education and Training Command's Financial Management office said Air Force travelers could help save millions of

  • USAF Honor Guard, Band represent Airmen at Air Force Week

    The premier U.S. Air Force ceremonial units, the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and U.S. Air Force Band, are returning to New York City as part of Air Force Week 2012 with several performances and concerts scheduled for August 18-22.Two of the USAF Band's ensembles - the rock band, Max Impact, and The