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  • Officer developmental education application window opens Feb. 8

    Eligible active-duty officers can apply for intermediate and senior developmental education opportunities beginning in February.Officer nominations, with senior rater endorsements, will be accepted beginning Feb. 8 and are due to the Air Force Personnel Center no later than March 14."There are many

  • Grand Forks AFB kicks off Military Saves Month

    The Airman & Family Readiness Center here kicked off Military Saves Month today.The Department of Defense designated the week of Feb. 22-27, as Military Saves Week 2016. However, the A&FRC here made the decision to extend the campaign to cover the entire month of February.Tom Slaughter, 319th Air

  • AF Selective Re-enlistment Bonus program list triples

    Air Force officials released details on the fiscal year 2016 Selective Re-enlistment Bonus program Feb. 1. This year's program, consisting of 117 Air Force specialties eligible to receive bonuses, is a substantial increase from the previous year's program where 40 Air Force specialty codes were

  • 319th Medical Group celebrates their new future

    The 319th Medical Group kicked off a new era with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 27, 2016 at the Medical Treatment Facility here.Over the last 18 months, the 319th MDG has undergone major changes, with an estimated $10 million renovation project.Col. Therese Bohusch, 319th Medical Group

  • Airmen participation needed for health survey

    The Air Force needs input from Airmen on issues that directly affect the health, well-being and readiness of military members and families by participating in the Health Related Behaviors Survey that will inform the Defense Department of potential health problems in the military community."Your

  • Licenses from 5 states banned at DOD bases

    Defense Department installations will no longer accept driver's licenses from Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico, and Washington as proof of identity, DOD officials said.Federal policyThe ban, which also includes licenses from American Samoa, is a consequence of the REAL ID Act of 2005.The

  • Grand Forks AFB defender receives prestigious award

    A Warrior of the North defender was selected as the Air Force Outstanding Security Forces Flight Level NCO for 2015 on Jan. 8, 2016.Tech. Sgt. Brent Kimbell, 319th Security Forces Squadron NCO-in-charge of anti-terrorism, was named Outstanding Security Forces Flight Level NCO at the squadron level,

  • IRS Form 1095 available on myPay

    All active-duty, Guard, Reserve, retiree and civilian Airmen will need proof of health care coverage when filing their federal tax returns for 2015."This is the first year that Affordable Care Act requires health care validation for filing their taxes and Airmen need this information," said Robert

  • TRICARE pharmacy copays change Feb. 1

    Military pharmacies and TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery will remain the lowest cost pharmacy option for TRICARE beneficiaries when some TRICARE pharmacy copays change Feb. 1. Most copays for prescription drugs in the home delivery program and retail network pharmacies will increase slightly.The 2016