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  • Meningococcal meningitis update

    You may have heard that a Grand Forks AFB family member was recently diagnosed with a presumptive case of meningitis. State public health authorities have confirmed that this illness was not caused by the same bacteria involved in a meningitis case here last month. These are unfortunate but

  • Recognizing pharmacy capabilities during National Pharmacy Week

    This year National Pharmacy Week is celebrated October 20-26, 2019. The week acknowledges the invaluable contributions that pharmacists and technicians make to patient care in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings. “The pharmacy staff at Grand Forks AFB are here to talk to you directly

  • Global Hawk redeploys from Yokota Air Base to Andersen Air Force Base

    Pacific Air Forces redeployed a squadron of 319th Reconnaissance Wing Global Hawk RQ-4s from Yokota Air Base, Japan, to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 20, 2019.The three-month deployment kept operations running smoothly during the summer typhoon-season, when inclement weather has a higher

  • Grand Forks AFB recognizes STEP promotee

    Staff Sgt. Danny D. Wilson, 319th Communications Squadron Information Technology Asset Management Noncommissioned Officer in charge, poses with 319th Reconnaissance Wing and 319th CS leadership for a photo during Wilson's Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion announcement Oct. 4, 2019 on

  • Grand Forks Airmen recognize and honor POW/MIA servicemembers

    Senior Airman Denise Arabie, 319th Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control Apprentice, Airman First Class Jurgen Vasquez, 319 OSS Air Traffic Control, and Master Sgt. Scott Hall, 319 OSS Assistant Chief Controller, walk during the 24 hour prisoner of war and missing in action recognition day

  • Tactical Paws enjoyed by Airmen, dogs

    Base Airmen and their dogs enjoyed "Tactical Paws" Sept. 18, 2019, at the dog park on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The event was inspired by recent resilience tactical pauses across the U.S. Air Force, in which Airmen had a day to be with their wingmen and discuss the importance of

  • Single case of meningococcal meningitis being investigated

    A case of meningococcal meningitis is currently being investigated here. Base officials are working closely with the North Dakota Department of Health to identify and notify close contacts to ensure they receive appropriate antibiotics. There is not a risk to members of the general public who were