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  • Air Force officials clarify Bronze Star approval process

    Recent heightened interest in the Bronze Star Medal has led Air Force Central Command and Air Force Personnel Center leaders to further explain the criteria and approval process for its recipients.Col. Scott Arcuri, AFCENT director of manpower, personnel and services, said candidates can expect a

  • Free 'Cross Cultural Communication' course offers CCAF credit

    The Air Force Culture and Language Center, part of Air University's Spaatz Center, is now taking applications for the summer session of its "Introduction to Cross-Cultural Communication" course. The course, including all instructional material, is provided at no cost, and delivered via AU's

  • Mosquito spraying to begin at Grand Forks AFB

    Watch out mosquitoes, the Warriors of the North are coming for you.Three aerial mosquito spraying sessions are planned for this season, according to base officials.The first, from May 14-18, will target mosquito larva in standing water on areas around the base. A team flying in a C-130 Hercules

  • Commercial Gate Construction project to begin May 1

    Construction work on the Commercial Gate will begin May 1, according to base officials.The outbound lane of the gate will be closed from May 1 to June 15. Standard-sized vehicles will be required to utilize the Main Gate during the construction project; oversized vehicles must use the Alpha Ramp

  • Missing personnel records impact more than promotions

    When Senior Master Sgt. Randy Scanlan wasn't promoted to his current rank the first time his records met the board, he was a little confused. As a maintainer and an aerial gunner, he deployed often and received many decorations. When he was asked if he wanted to review his records before they met

  • Grand Forks Airman to represent AF at Warrior Games

    A Grand Forks Airman will represent the U. S. Air Force at the 2012 Warrior Games scheduled to place April 30 through May 5 in Colorado Springs, Colo.Tech. Sgt. Kevin Murphy, of the 319th Civil Engineering Squadron, was one of 29 Airmen across the Air Force selected to the Service's team. The

  • Self-service requests available for civilians online

    Air Force civilians are now able to request updates to their personnel records through an online self-service initiative.Air Force Personnel Center human resources officials here launched an initiative that allows civilians to submit online requests for name change and veterans preference inquiries.