Personal cell phones increase number of security incidents

Security incidents are on the rise. According to Chris Engler, 319th Air Refueling Wing Information Protection, the last three incidents on Grand Forks Air Force Base involved personal cell phones being carried during classified briefings. "All personnel must stay vigilant and watch out for their

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319th ARW presented Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

The 319th Air Refueling Wing has been awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for outstanding performance from July 1, 2008, until June 30, 2009, announced Nov. 3 by Gen. Arthur J. Lichte, Air Mobility Command commander. All Airmen assigned to the 319th ARW during the specified period are

Deployment opportunities available for civilians

Whether it's helping Iraqis with reconstruction projects or assisting Afghans with their motor pools, the Air Force relies on its civilian work force to help meet its global mission requirements. And the Air Force is not alone. In 2007, more than 1,100 Department of Defense civilians volunteered to

Year of the Air Force Family kicks-off at GFAFB

Grand Forks Air Force Base is celebrating the "Year of the Air Force Family" and "Military Family Month" with a kick-off week from Nov. 5 to 14. This initiative includes the entire base; single airmen, military families and civilian employees. The concept for the Air Force-wide YoAFF initiative is

379 ELRS prepares discarded items for reuse

In Southwest Asia, a high operations tempo means that equipment will inevitably wear out, break down or be rendered obsolete. When that happens, unserviceable objects find their way to the Transit Shipping Point operated by the 379th Logistics Readiness Squadron. This two-man shop is responsible for

Dover Airman named 'AMC Icon'

Tech. Sgt. Letisia Eddy of Dover AFB, Del., was the winner of Air Mobility Command's Icon competition following the command performance here Oct. 22. Staff Sgt. LaTanza Meabon-Whiteside of Little Rock AFB, Ark., garnered second place, and Senior Master Sgt. Craig Hall of MacDill AFB, Fla., took

Photocopying Military ID okay for TRICARE

When the doctor's office asks for a military identification card and makes a copy, it's okay--and usually necessary. To receive medical care, servicemembers and their families need to show their eligibility for TRICARE. Although those who enroll in TRICARE Prime will receive a TRICARE Prime ID card,

Stop loss Airmen eligible for compensation

Current and former Airmen who were involuntarily held on active duty beyond an approved separation or retirement date as a direct result of stop loss between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009, may be eligible for a Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay compensation of $500 for each month they were

Commander flies in, announces award winners

The top Warriors of the North for the third quarter were announced Oct.19 at Liberty Square during the 319th Air Refueling Wing's Quarterly Award Ceremony, which featured the commander flying in on a zip line. "This is a wonderful way for us to celebrate the achievements of all our Airmen," said