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  • AMC meets, exceeds Air Force ground energy goals

    Air Mobility Command has saved millions of dollars through energy-efficient projects across its 13 installations. With an annual energy bill of $100 million, it plans to save even more. As a leader in energy and water conservation efforts, AMC continues to aggressively pursue the federally mandated

  • You pick: Healthy options survey

    A newly implemented team wants to provide healthier on-base eating options and needs your help.The Military Nutritional Environmental Assessment Tool team is sending out a 16-question email survey Oct. 18 to get the community involved. The survey also can be found here."First we have to consider

  • EC commander hosts conference at Grand Forks AFB

    The head of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center brought his senior leaders to Grand Forks on Oct. 12-14, to showcase a "base in transition" during a Commander's Call Conference."It was an opportunity to share the various concerns we have with joint basing and with bases in transition like Grand

  • Yonkers tours Grand Forks AFB

    Terry Yonkers, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Installations, Environment and Logistics, took a whirlwind tour of Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., on Oct. 12 and 13.During his visit, Mr. Yonkers toured the base, attended briefing sessions with the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Command's

  • A Reminder About Cyber Security

    October is Cyber Security Awareness month and I would like to use this opportunity to remind everyone of a few simple actions each of us should apply to our use of both the NIPRnet and our home Internet connections. First, make sure you are using the most up-to-date version of anti-virus software.

  • Pumpkin perils

    It's getting to be that time of year when your average-looking pumpkin is turned into a stunning work of art, or in some cases, a mutilated mess with a flaming candle inside. The tradition of carving jack-o'-lanterns started with children in Ireland carving the centers out of rutabagas, potatoes and

  • Local leaders receive commander's advice at Grand Forks

    Aspiring local leaders were able to seek advice from the top Air Force commander here during an Oct. 12 visit and tour.Thirty-five members of the Grand Forks/East Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce Leadership Training Program met with Col. Tim Bush, commander of the 319th Air Base Wing, for an