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  • Do more, perform better when you quit tobacco

    You may think you are in the best physical shape of your life, but if you use tobacco you are not as fit as you could be. That cigarette you just smoked or pinch of chew in your cheek is sabotaging your physical fitness and keeping you from really going the distance. Tobacco affects your military

  • Sven's Summertime Safety: Fourth of July fireworks

    First and foremost fireworks are for adults; sorry kids, you get sparklers. Before you send little Johnny out with a fistful of sparklers to write his name, torment the dog or chase his sister -- remember to always keep a watchful eye when allowing children to handle sparklers. The old metal ones

  • 319th MDG Third Party Collection Program

    Have you ever asked yourself why you must present your Other Health Insurance card, commonly referred to as the "yellow card", when receiving care at the base clinic? Or wondered how updating the "yellow card" annually or when your health insurance changes can affect the care you and your family

  • Protect yourself this summer

    More Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year than cancers of the prostate, breast, lung, colon, uterus, ovaries and pancreas--combined.All together, says the American Cancer Society, that equals 2 million new cases of skin cancer a year, making it more common than any other cancer. The

  • Doctor’s orders: 319th MDOS appoints new commander

    Lt. Col. Marie P. Colasanti was appointed commander of the 319th Medical Operations Squadron during an assumption-of-command ceremony here June 24."It truly is a privilege and an honor to become the commander of the 319th MDOS," said the Montana native. "I look forward to leading and working

  • There's a new sheriff in town

    Maj. Frank N. Reyes assumed command of the 319th Security Forces Squadron during a change-of-command ceremony here June 23. "What an honor it is for me to serve alongside the men and women of the 319th SFS," said Major Reyes, a lieutenant colonel select. "I look forward to our time together and our

  • Pillar of local, base community passes away at 97

    Whether enlisted or officer, Airmen move every few years to new offices and new locations. With joint basing as well as base realignment and closure, those locations are invariably changing too. For example, Grand Forks Air Force Base has seen numerous transformations to the wing over the years.

  • 319th CPTS changes command

    The 319th Comptroller welcomed a new commander during a change-of-command ceremony here June 22. After two years as the 319th CPTS commander, Maj. Tracy Bell relinquished command to Capt. James E. Oberg, who is a major select. "In the finance management community, being selected for command is like

  • Sven's Summertime Safety: Lightning

    Although amazing to watch, Mother Nature's light show can be extremely dangerous. Did you know nearly 2,000 people around the world are killed by lightning each year? Hundreds survive strikes but suffer from lasting symptoms such as memory loss and ... and, well I can't remember. As unlikely it may