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  • Grand Forks Safety Office offers sport bike course

    The base Safety Office has scheduled an Air Mobility Command-directed sport bike safety course here April 13. The course is open to all who are interested, but will be mandatory for those who operate a sport bike on base.Class participants will be awarded slots on a first-come, first-serve basis and

  • Air Force Assistance Fund drive ongoing at Grand Forks

    The annual Air Force Assistance Fund drive is off to a great start at Grand Forks, according to officials running the program.Capt. Brad Davies, one of two program coordinators, said that the drive runs from March 5 to April 13, and that Grand Forks' goal is to raise $24,946.As of March 16, he said,

  • Antiterrorism/Force protection is everybody's business

    Antiterrorism/Force Protection is not just for Security Forces anymore. It is the responsibility of every member assigned to the installation.Diligence and awareness are actions each one of us can practice every day. As we drive to work, enter the building, maintain vehicles, fly aircraft, or

  • AMC set to recognize Outstanding Airmen of the Year, finalists named

    Air Mobility Command holds its annual recognition ceremony here March 21 to celebrate the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year.In a message to the men and women across the command, Gen. Ray Johns, AMC commander, announced the ceremony which will have family members and nominees in various categories

  • Stop Loss Special Pay Extended

    Eligible Airmen, veterans and their beneficiaries now have until midnight Oct. 21 to apply for retroactive stop loss special pay following an extension in the continuing resolution authorized by Public Law 112-74. The new Oct. 21, 2012 deadline extends the original cutoff for applications and allows

  • Wingmen key to reducing sexual violence

    The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Wing Commanders' Guide was sent out to wing commanders recently and contains statistics, facts and talking points to help leaders encourage healthy conversations among their Airmen, which senior leaders say is paramount to eliminating sexual crimes in the

  • Teen named Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year for GFAFB

    "Obstacle" isn't a word that worries 17-year-old Xander Burch - who was recently selected as the base's Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year.He's adjusted to various cultures while living on military bases around the world; battled for his orange belt in Tae Kwon Do; and volunteered to help clean

  • “Springing” into motorcycle season

    The weather is getting warmer and it is almost time to get our motorcycles out for the short riding season we enjoy here in North Dakota.As motorcycle riders, we need to make sure we are paying attention to the weather and road conditions to ensure we make it home safe and can still contribute to

  • Nominations accepted for Portraits in Courage

    Now through April 13, nominations will be accepted and reviewed for inclusion in Portraits in Courage, Vol. 7.The upcoming edition marks the latest in a six-year series of stories chronicling Airmen's honor, devotion and sacrifice in a time of war. The collection highlights Airmen who have