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  • CSAF: Despite budget challenges, Air Force will remain superb

    The Air Force's senior-ranking officer visited Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 16-17 to meet with Airmen serving here.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz met with fellow Airmen in their work centers and also discussed a variety of service-wide issues at an "all call." The general

  • Snow removal, housing area parking reminders

    Curbside parking in military family housing areas is not allowed until further notice to allow for street snow removal, according to base officials.Residents living in non-renovated homes in the Holly housing area may use vacant parking spaces. However, if a vacant parking space is used, that person

  • Holiday safety: Pet peeves

    The holiday season is a time to take a moment to appreciate our blessings. It is a time to gather with family and friends to enjoy the freedoms this great country embraces. It is also a great time for feasting and sharing gifts with one another. However, there is a hidden danger lurking amidst all

  • Composting 101: Nature’s way of recycling

    In 2009, a typical American household threw away an estimated 474 pounds of food waste - roughly 1.3 pounds per household every day throughout the United States. Food scraps generated in one year by all households in America could be piled on a single football field more than five miles high. In

  • U.S. Treasury scam targets Grand Forks member

    A Grand Forks member reported being contacted multiple times by a suspicious caller claiming to be from the U.S. Treasury Department.The caller claimed to have $10,000 for the member. All the member had to do was provide direct deposit information for a bank account.The member challenged the caller

  • Air Force leaders issue Veterans Day message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following Veterans Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:America is built upon the achievements and the sacrifices of veterans. On Veterans

  • Let’s all celebrate ‘America Recycles Day!’

    Did you know that every Nov. 15 is America Recycles Day? Initiated in 1997, this day is set aside to raise recycling awareness throughout the United States and to identify the benefits of making resources available to future generations. We live in a bountiful and beautiful country, but too often we

  • Grand Forks celebrates diversity with Multicultural World Showcase

    Members of the Grand Forks military community gathered Nov. 9 to celebrate their diversity with educational booths, dance and music demonstrations and food from around the world.Residents packed Liberty Square from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the Multicultural World Showcase, sponsored by the 319th Air

  • Surviving the unpredictable fall weather

    Enjoying the outdoors is one of my favorite things, especially in the fall and winter. It is a time for great beauty and quiet, tranquil meditation amidst beautiful prairie landscapes. However, it can also be a traumatic experience if you do not plan properly. Local area weather can be very

  • Keep your pets safe during the holidays

    The holiday season is upon us, and even though it's a busy time, we need to make sure that we are not ignoring our family pets in the midst of the activities.While some holiday dangers are well known, others may not be so obvious. We all know that the holidays can be very stressful on everyone. Just