"Warthogs" at the ready"

K-9 team victorious in Iraq

It’s a hot night and the air seems is filled with tension, dust and possibilities. Engine noise is muffled by the reinforced armor and glass surrounding the vehicle like a cocoon. Suddenly the relative peace explodes in hail of bullets peppering the armor and the vehicle swerves to the side. It’s

One phone call to a changed life

When a back injury kept Senior Airman Suzanne Hoey from keeping fit, she knew she had to do something drastic. Luckily, Airman Hoey knew exactly what her goals were, “lose weight, become more physically fit, meet Air Force standards and ultimately feel healthier on a day-to-day basis.” The problem

Base named ‘Tree City USA’

The National Arbor Day Foundation recently named Grand Forks Air Force Base “Tree City USA” and a winner of its “Growth Award” for commitment to forestry. The naming marked the 13th year the base has been recognized as a “Tree City USA,” which honors communities that maintain a tree board or

ACTing can help reduce risks

Many of us know Operational Risk Management as a six-step decision-making process that evaluates possible courses of action, identifies risks and benefits, and determines the best action for any given situation. But, did you know there is a simpler three step ORM principle that can ease your way

Are you ready to deploy?

Imagine you’re told, “Pack your bags.” Are you ready to deploy? Are your personal affairs in order? Who will handle your personal affairs while you’re gone? These are questions you need to address before you are told to pack your bags. When you are deployed, it’s important you know your personal

Base youth earns praise for education 'mission'

An abiding love of her country and a desire to avoid the mistakes of the past has led one Grand Forks Air Force Base youth on a path; some would say “a mission,” earning her state recognition and the chance to compete on a national stage. On Saturday, base leaders and the American Legion presented a

Calling for 'culture of responsibility'

For several months, the “0-0-1-3” concept, a shorthand device representing the Air Force’s commitment to a culture of individual responsibility, has been a buzz phrase here. Standing for zero tolerance for driving under the influence, zero instances of underage drinking, a maximum of one drink an

Fighting war for readiness

Alpena Air National Guard Base, Mich., was transformed for a seven-day exercise recently as members of the 446th Air Reserve Wing and the 62nd Airlift Wing at McChord Air Force Base, Wash., and the Warriors of the North joined forces to create the 602nd Air Expeditionary Wing. Members of the three

FeedBRAC: Commander addresses realignment at community summit

The post-BRAC environment has been a confusing one to navigate for many base and community residents. “Sign posts” of rumor and speculation have led many to reach false conclusions. Among these rumors are that aircraft and personnel moves associated with the base’s realignment have already occurred