Grand Forks transitions from tankers to UAVs

The primary mission at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., is transitioning from KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft to support for launch, recovery and maintenance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or UAVs. The transition will begin with the departure of the base's final KC-135 in December 2010. The new

Airmen's Council opens Club Sub Zero

After 10 months of hard work, the Airman's Council hosted its second club night in as many months."We had a great turn-out and the event seemed to be a success," said Senior Airman Alston E. Leslie, 319th Logistic Readiness Squadron. "We are looking forward to holding future club nights."Club Sub

Changes to leave policy now in effect

The holidays are among us and Airmen will be putting in leave requests left and right.With the recent changes to Air Force Instruction 36-3003 regarding the Military Leave Program, it is important that Airman understand their leave entitlements and the rules governing those entitlements.The Air

eFinance assists travelers with vouchers

A new financial services tool will soon be available to assist travelers with filing their non-DTS travel vouchers. eFinance offers a secure, paperless way to submit TDY-related financial documents by providing automated assistance to the traveler. This process is accomplished using a "wizard

USAF Thunderbirds to highlight upcoming air show

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds will highlight the Grand Forks Air Expo on May 22, 2010, here."Thunder over the Red River" will be the first air show at Grand Forks Air Force Base in four years. "We are very excited to host the Thunderbirds during our upcoming air show," said Col. Don

Public Affairs sets new studio hours

The 319th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs recently set new hours of operation for the photo studio.All official and passport photos will be taken Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 3 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon by appointment only."Just give us a call and we will make you

Warrior of the North returns as Tops in Blue performer

Commander: Too cool for blues

The 319th Air Refueling Wing commander recently released a new policy on the wear of blues uniforms for Warriors of the North.Col. Donald L. Shaffer, 319th ARW commander, determined that the severe winter weather conditions prevalent in Grand Forks, N.D., and the surrounding areas, limit when the

Slim-Fast product recalls ready to drink products

Slim-Fast has recalled ready to drink shakes sold in the Shopette, Commissary or in town. The products are packaged in paperboard cartons and contain four, six or 12, 11 ounce (325 mL) cans. Individual cans are also sold in certain retail outlets. The recall involves all "Slim-Fast Ready to Drink"

Youth center strives to keep children, teens engaged

The holiday season is upon us and soon parents will have children and teens lying around the house saying, "I'm bored."The Grand Forks Air Force Base Youth Center is offering numerous programs to help battle that boredom."We offer the School Age Program, Summer Camps, Youth Sports and Fitness,