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  • Fifth CMSAF delivers inspirational speech at Grand Forks

    An Air Force legend helped recognize Grand Forks newest chief master sergeants during an April 27, 2012, ceremony at the base club.Retired Chief Master Sergeant Robert Gaylor, the fifth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force from 1977 to 1979, served as the keynote speaker for the Chief's

  • AETC Special Duty Assignment Team briefing

    If you've ever wanted to have the opportunity to recruit sharp individuals into the Air Force as an Air Force Recruiter, mold civilians into Airmen as an Air Force Military Training Instructor (MTI), lead transitioning Airmen as a Military Training Leader (MTL), educate Airmen as a Professional

  • First mosquito spraying canceled

    The first of three planned mosquito spraying sessions on base has been canceled, according to base officials.Officials will not spray for mosquitos from May 14-18, as previously announced.Additional spraying sessions will be conducted later in the season, however. They will take place on June 25-29

  • Grand Forks civic leader named honorary chief master sergeant

    A longtime ambassador to the base was given the title of "honorary chief master sergeant" during a surprise presentation April 27, 2012, by the Grand Forks Air Force Base Chiefs' Group.Jim Bradshaw, the base's first-ever honorary chief master sergeant, was presented the recognition by retired Chief

  • 319th Security Forces to host Police Week activities

    The 319th Security Forces Squadron has planned a host of activities to celebrate this year's Police Week, from May 14 to May 17.Activities include:Land Navigation Course competition: May 14, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Meet at the north parking lot of the gym. Five teams of two people each will compete in

  • 2012 Air Force Climate Survey coming soon

    Air Force active duty, Reserve, Guard, appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund civilians have an opportunity to voice their concerns to leadership during the 2012 Air Force Climate Survey, which kicks off May 14 and runs through June 22. The chief of staff of the Air Force-directed survey

  • School carnival planned for May 8

    The 2012 Grand Forks Air Force Base School Carnival will be held May 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Liberty Square.Admission is $5 per family and popcorn, cotton candy and hot dog meals will be available for purchase.The carnival will feature a dunk tank, tug of war, face painting, volleyball, and other

  • How does high blood pressure cause stroke?

    Did you know that one in every three U.S. adults has suffered from high blood pressure, a major risk factor for stroke? And, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S.Those facts came straight from the American Stroke Association and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

  • CCAF Graduate Accomplishments

    Twenty-two Airmen from Grand Forks were awarded their Community College of the Air Force degrees during an April 28, 2012, ceremony, according to base officials.They were among 82 total Airmen from Grand Forks who earned the degree between March 2011 and February 2012. The ceremony was held at the

  • Thunderstorms divert aircraft to GFAFB

    For the second time in less than three weeks, Grand Forks hosted Air Force aircraft evacuated from Nebraska due to dangerous weather conditions on May 1, 2012.Grand Forks officials got the word late Tuesday afternoon that five aircraft from Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., were being diverted because of