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  • 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,

  • Early birds get the bargains

    Prices inside the base exchange will be dropping faster than the temperature outdoors this month as "early bird" shoppers will be rewarded with a flurry of discounts during limited special events from 7 to 9 a.m. "For just two hours on Dec. 5 , Dec. 19 and Dec. 24, the Grand Forks AFB Base Exchange

  • Do you text while you drive? Not anymore

    Effective Oct. 1, all federal employees, including Airmen and civilians here, are prohibited from text messaging while driving government-owned vehicles or while driving on official business. The move comes more than three years after the Air Force implemented a policy to prevent drivers from

  • Applicants sought for air attaché duty

    The Air Force is accepting applications until Dec. 11, 2009, from captains, majors and lieutenant colonels to fill eight air attaché positions and assistant air attaché positions with in-country reporting dates ranging from August 2010 to September 2012. Officers selected for attaché duty will

  • Vehicle operator awarded Bronze Star

    A vehicle operator from the 319th Logistic Readiness Squadron was recently awarded the Bronze Star.Tech. Sgt. Jeffery P. Salonga was presented the award by the Honorable Daniel B. Ginsberg, assistant secretary of the Air Force for manpower and Reserve affairs, during a wing commander's call Nov.

  • TRICARE: Help is ready when you are

    Stress is a natural part of life. Kids, spouses, parents: the combination of family, holidays, deployments and homecomings can add up and start to affect your everyday life and the lives of your loved ones. Fortunately, TRICARE counseling is ready when you are.TriWest Online Care: Assistance 24/7The