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  • Air Force Ball fundraiser lunch planned for May 2

    Network 5/6 is hosting an Air Force Ball "Grab and Go Lunch" fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 2, 2012, at Liberty Square.The Philippines-inspired menu includes lumpia (fried spring rolls), pancit (noodles), chicken, white rice and a drink. The prices are $7 for meat dishes and $5 for vegetarian

  • Air Force guitar made to honor fallen Airmen

    An Air Force guitar is making its rounds across the U.S. with rock band Lillian Axe after an Airman and the band's lead guitarist collaborated on a way to honor nine Airmen who were killed April 27, 2010, at the Kabul International Airport in Afghanistan. Maj. Henry Cecil, an Air Force

  • Officials explain new sexual assault policies

    Senior Defense Department officials today said they hope more service members who are victims of sexual assault report the crimes as a result of a policy change Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced last week.Panetta issued guidance April 20 withholding "initial disposition authority" from any

  • 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