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  • New Online Videos Help Military Families Understand Health Benefits

    Grab the popcorn...military families throughout TRICARE's west region now have a new, easy way to learn about their healthcare benefits through one of America's favorite pastimes--the movies. TriWest Healthcare Alliance--the Department of Defense contractor that administers TRICARE, the military's

  • Airmen weary from "war" battle blizzard

    Recently, members of Grand Forks Air Force Base packed their bags and began processing for "war." In a mock deployment, Airmen set off to battle in a conventional and chemical combat environment. The pseudo scenarios were designed as training for the Warriors of the North in preparation for an

  • Closing a chapter at GFAFB

    A chapter of Grand Forks AFB history that began as the 22d Reconnaissance Squadron in 1942 at Barksdale Field, La., is ending as the 912th Air Refueling Squadron (dubbed so after consolidating with the 912 ARS, Heavy, which was constituted and activated Aug. 3, 1961) closes its doors at Grand Forks

  • Sven's List now online

    For many Grand Forks Airmen, volunteering their unique skills for wing projects and events is a rewarding and enjoyable experience. While many Airmen hear about opportunities from peers or supervisors, many others are still looking for ways to get involved in wing activities. During a recent

  • Air Force Mourns the Loss of First Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

    Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey died today in Panama City, Fla. "Chief Airey was an Airman's Airman and one of the true pioneers for our service," said Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff. "He was a warrior, an innovator... and a leader with vision well

  • TRICARE covers vaccine to prevent cervical cancer

    A vaccine can save the lives of more than 11,000 women this year. That equals about 30 women a day in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. These women are diagnosed with cervical cancer; almost 4,000 will die from this frequently preventable disease. Human papillomavirus

  • Coming Feb. 22, single 800 number for all Airmen

    Members of the Total Force - regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian and retired Airmen - are on line to have one central phone number for help with their personnel questions starting at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time Feb. 22. Members of the Air Force community should call