Feb. 3, 2019 Winter is here Airmen with the 319th Air Base Wing braved arctic air mass temperatures as they continued supporting base missions through an average temperature of 25 below zero – which felt like negative 61 with wind chill.
Jan. 10, 2019 Letter for parents regarding viral gastroenteritis Grand Forks Air Force Base has become aware of children experiencing vomiting and/or diarrhea. From the information we have at this point, it appears that the illness might be caused by a virus. Fortunately, people infected with viral gastroenteritis usually recover quickly with rest and hydration.
Jan. 9, 2019 CDC, Youth Programs Closed 1/10 & 1/11 2019 Grand Forks Air Force Base officials have closed the Child Development Center and Youth Programs January 10 and 11, 2019, out of abundance of caution due to an increase of gastrointestinal illness.
Dec. 7, 2018 U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds scheduled to perform in 2020 Grand Forks Air Force Base welcomes back the U.S. Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team, the Thunderbirds, for an Air and Space Expo, August 1 and 2, 2020. It will be the first time since May 22, 2010 Grand Forks AFB has opened its gates for an air show featuring the Thunderbirds.
Nov. 30, 2018 CDC makes renovations on Grand Forks AFB A $280,000 renovation at the Child Development Center, in addition to continuous team building, has been improving not only the interior of the facility, but also the quality of child care on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota.
Nov. 29, 2018 Vigil hosted for Air Force family who died in a vehicle accident A non-denominational vigil was held to honor the lives of Staff Sgt. Anthony James Dean, his wife Chelsi Kay Dean and their two children Kaytlin Merie Dean, 5, and Avri James Dean, 1, November 28, 2018, in the St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, Manvel, North Dakota.
Nov. 28, 2018 Air Force family in fatal highway accident identified Staff Sgt. Anthony Dean, 25, assigned to the 69th Maintenance Squadron, was killed in a vehicle accident near Billings, Montana early Saturday morning. Dean’s remains were recovered alongside those of his wife Chelsi Kay Dean, 25. Also presumed deceased in the accident are their two daughters
Nov. 19, 2018 Dakota Zoo releases hawk rescued at Grand Forks AFB A Swainson’s hawk was released from a raptor rehabilitation center dedicated to birds of prey at the Dakota Zoo November 15, 2018, in Bismarck, North Dakota, after being rescued at Grand Forks Air Force Base a month prior.
Nov. 16, 2018 Federal laws keep marijuana illegal for Airmen Although the legalization of recreational and/or medicinal use of marijuana is growing at the state level, it is important to understand that federal law has not changed concerning this matter. This notice is intended to serve as a reminder that the use of marijuana, cannabidiol, cannabinoid