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  • Louisiana Street construction project begins June 4

    Base residents are advised to use caution while driving on Louisiana Street during a construction project beginning June 4, 2012.The work area will extend from the Housing Office north to J Street, and the project is expected to last about 60 days.The roadway will be open to traffic at all times,

  • Construction project to temporarily close Main Gate

    The Main Gate will close at 6 a.m. on June 5, 2012, and remain closed until about Aug. 10, 2012, due to a construction project.Personnel will be able to access the base through the South Gate (Gate 2) and the Twining School Gate, but all traffic must exit through the South Gate.Hours of operation

  • Grinding your teeth may lead to other problems

    Bruxism is the technical term for grinding and clenching of the teeth that may cause facial pain, according to dental officials.People who grind and clench their teeth, called bruxers, unintentionally bite down too hard at inappropriate times, such as in their sleep. In addition to grinding teeth,

  • Rededication ceremony recognizes influential chief

    The 319th Air Base Wing paused on May 30, 2012, to honor the memorable life of a husband, father, and Airman. Chief Master Sgt. Harry W. Walker, who spent seven years stationed at Grand Forks, was remembered by a gathering of more than 250 family members, friends and Airmen during a re-dedication

  • Guidelines outline political activities for military, DOD civilian personnel

    With the start of the U.S. presidential election season upon the nation, the Air Force usually takes this time to remind its Airmen about what political activities are permissible for military members and federal civilian employees alike.While there may be guidelines that outline what constitutes a

  • Base volunteers honor fallen veterans

    About 225 base residents volunteered to help honor the fallen on May 25, 2012, blanketing two local cemeteries in red, white and blue American flags in honor of Memorial Day.Local members of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans organizations run a project

  • Stress Management Classes offered throughout June

    Do you feel like a walking time bomb, ready to explode at any minute?Stress affects everyone, and you need to know that you are not alone. Seeking help to improve your skills is a strength, not a weakness. Learn to improve your ability to cope with life's stressors by using healthy skills in this

  • Ice or heat: What to use on sports injuries

    "Should I apply ice or heat to my injury?" This is a question asked in my clinic almost daily. Essentially, there are two classes of injuries: acute and chronic. An acute injury denotes a recent and intense trauma, while a chronic injury relates to a previous and frequently reoccurring less extreme

  • Air Force safety officials launch Critical Days of Summer website

    May 25th marks the first day of the Critical Days of Summer safety campaign. The summer is a welcome time of year marked by warmer weather and increased participation in outdoor activities. Unfortunately, it's historically the time of year when the Air Force experiences disproportionately more

  • Panetta urges nation to remember fallen troops on Memorial Day

    In his Memorial Day message, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta urged Americans to remember and honor the sacrifice of U.S. service members who died in the nation's wars."For many Americans, Memorial Day is a welcome break from work, a time for outdoor barbeques or a day at the beach," Panetta said.