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  • Base disciplinary actions

    The base's legal office has released the following list of disciplinary actions taken on Grand Forks AFB. Articles 15 - A staff sergeant from the 342 Recruiting Squadron received an Article 15 for dereliction of duty. Specifically, the member told a recruit to lie on their enlistment paperwork. The

  • Base exercises to avert crisis

    Two months ago the Warriors of the North were tested with a worldwide crisis scenario exercise. Last week, they were tested again. The June 25 - 28 exercise was the second exercise of its type this year and gave wing leaders the chance to see how the base's operational and support elements function

  • A win for the wing

    Members from around the 319th Air Refueling Wing met from June 18 to 23 to conduct a Rapid Improvement Event on the officer performance report processes. Team members included Maj. Brian Deutsch, 319 ARW executive officer; Lt. Col. Charles McDaniel, 912th Air Refueling Squadron commander; 1st Lt.

  • Merging forces to support and survive

    As part of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, the survival equipment and life support career fields merged Air Mobility Command wide July 1.  The two career fields' duties overlap and worked together to such an extent that the merger was an easy decision as part of the Air Force Chief

  • TRICARE coverage follows college-bound students

    College-bound family members of active duty or retired servicemembers can take comfort that their TRICARE coverage will make the journey with them. Insurance industry studies have shown that as much as 10 percent of uninsured Americans are college students. As long as the sponsor remains eligible

  • Don't lose network access

    The fiscal year 2007 Air Force Federal Information Security Management Act requires that all Department of Defense personnel complete the 2007 Information Assurance computer based training module by July 31. Users that don't complete the training risk losing network access. This mandatory training

  • Emergency, urgent care: it pays to know the difference

    June is National Home Safety Month and the National Safety Council is urging everyone to take measures to prevent common hazards such as falls, fires, burns and poisoning. Of course, the first priority is to seek help when you or a loved one is injured or sick. Knowing what type of help is needed

  • Network 56 seminar for Airmen on communication

    In an effort to help good Airmen become great NCOs, the base's Network 56 organization held an Airmen's seminar on effective communication here June 21. "We just wanted to get everyone together to help build a better military family," said Tech. Sgt. Joe Nash, Network 56's Military Affairs Committee

  • Product recalls keep food supply safe

    The Defense Commissary Agency understands customers' concerns regarding food safety and is committed to providing a safe and secure shopping environment for its patrons. When it comes to food safety, DeCA engages its stringent, multitiered system to ensure quick and complete removal of suspect items

  • Rockin' the Fritz with Tops In Blue

    The U.S. Air Force's Tops In Blue musical entertainment group is offering a free night of family entertainment at the Chester Fritz Auditorium June 22 at 7 p.m. This year's show, titled "The Fly-By," is part of the 2007 Tops In Blue World Performance tour. The performance continues its long-standing