Brush up on TRICARE's dental programs

Don't give oral health the brush-off. TRICARE has two dental programs that can keep everyone smiling. The TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) and TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) are voluntary, premium based dental benefits programs that offer cost-effective dental services for eligible TRICARE

Six weeks to a better you

Some want to be thinner, some want to be more muscular and some just want to be more healthy. These goals are all achieved the same way: by eating the number of calories your body needs and doing the appropriate exercise. One of the numerous options at the Health and Wellness Center to get your body

The heavens opened up, devastation came, and friendships bloomed: Commemorating the Grand Forks Flood of 1997

Ten years ago this month, eastern North Dakota experienced the eighth blizzard of the winter snow season. The blizzards knocked out power, closed roads and shut down the base and the city; however, the worst was yet to come. After the blizzards piled up more than 98 inches of snow, hope for a

Rabbit teaches base children importance of saving

MXG Lieutenant engages enemy during fire fight

As 107mm rockets exploded against the Hescoe barriers, 1st Lt. Jacob Sullivan found himself manning the Humvee-mounted M204B machine gun from an over watch position. An hour later, close air support aircraft dropped 500-pound bombs on the enemy, ending the engagement with no friendly casualties and

Merging missions: SVS/MSS to combine

As one of the Air Force's six test bases, Grand Forks Air Force Base will merge its mission support and services squadrons April 17 to form the 319th Mission Support and Services Squadron or MSSS. The ultimate goal behind the merger is to gain a more efficient, effective organization. "As far as

Ten ways to be involved in the city’s flood anniversary

A decade after the Red River flooded most of Greater Grand Forks, the community is preparing a four-day commemoration of the 1997 flood, highlighting the cities' resiliency, rebirth and growth. Flood anniversary events cap off April 22 with a free, city-wide "thank you" dinner at the Alerus Center

Exercise, Exercise; Bio-attack on base

If a biological attack occurred on base during the brutally cold winter months, the fitness center pool could become the alternate decontamination site. The 319th Medical Group practiced using the facility for the first time during an exercise March 31. The primary decontamination site is a tent set

Low-cal cooking with HAWC

Healthy recipes

Lemony Crab Salad with Baby Greens 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley 1 (5 ounce) package mixed baby greens ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Directions: 1. In a large nonmetallic bowls, toss first 4 ingredients to combine.