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  • 319th ARW completes final PE/ISO

    The final KC-135 Stratotanker periodic isochronal inspection took place here, July 6 to 16 and the final panel was installed by Col. Don Shaffer, 319th Air Refueling Wing commander, during a ceremony July 20.More than 40 Airmen from the 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron participated in the

  • Base ops memorializes a great man

    The Base Operations Center was renamed in a dedication ceremony July 16 here.The operations center became the Crouse Operations Center as a dedication to retired Chief Master Sgt. Everett "Gene" Crouse, who worked as the Airfield Manager at Grand Forks Air Force Base for 18 years after his

  • CMSgt. of the Air Force visits Grand Forks AFB

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy visited with the Warriors of the North July 14 to 16.Chief Roy met with Airmen from the 319th Air Refueling Wing and toured base facilities, which allowed him to witness first-hand how Grand Forks Air Force Base is preparing for the transition to its

  • Grand Forks AFB breaks ground on new fire station

    Grand Forks Air Force Base recently began construction on its new $13 million fire station here, which is scheduled to be completed by March 2011."We have been very excited since we heard that about the project," said Senior Airman Zack Williams, 319th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter. "I just

  • 319th MOS commander relinquishes command

    Maj. Sarah Williams relinquished command of the 319th Maintenance Operations Squadron during a ceremony here July 16."We have a unique mission here at Grand Forks Air Force Base," said Major Williams. "We are behind the scenes, helping make the mission happen will different facets of maintenance

  • Warrior Inn gets electronic upgrade

    The Grand Forks Air Force Base Lodging Office underwent a system upgrade, which converted their current lodging management system to a web-based version July 12 to 17.With the new system, Warrior Inn will be able to provide faster and more secure service."Guests experienced some minor delays at

  • DoD issues new guidelines for interacting with media

    The Department of Defense released new guidelines on "Interaction with the Media" July 2."It is important that the news media have appropriate access to many aspects of DoD activities and operations," said Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, in a recent memorandum. Secretary Gates added, "We are