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  • Grand Sky moves into construction phase

    America's first unmanned aerial systems business and aviation park has officially entered the construction phase. About 200 guests including officials from Northrop Grumman, Grand Forks County and Grand Forks Air Force Base gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Grand Sky UAS tech park

  • GFAFB hosts 2015 Autocross Event

    Members of Grand Forks Air Force Base and the local Grand Forks community compete in the 2015 Autocross event Sept. 5 and 6, 2015. The event was sponsored by the Sports Car Club of America, a club and sanctioning body supporting road racing, rallying and autocross in the U.S. formed in 1944. About

  • Grand Forks AFB hosts Active Shooter Response Tactics Course

    Nearly two dozen law enforcement officers from various agencies across the region came together here during the first week of September 2015 for some classroom and hands-on training dealing with active shooter scenarios.The training was led by officials from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection

  • Civil Air Patrol joins total force 'Airmen'

    When conducting missions for the Air Force as the official Air Force auxiliary, the Civil Air Patrol is now included in the Air Force's definition of the total force. CAP has provided 74 years of support to emergency services, aerospace education and cadet programs.In August 2015, the Air Force

  • Grand Forks military, civilian firefighters participate in joint exercise

    Members of the Grand Forks Fire Department participated in a joint live aircraft rescue firefighting (ARF) exercise here from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3, 2015.The GFFD and the Grand Forks Airport Fire Department teamed up with the Grand Forks AFB Fire Department to learn proper ARF techniques. The Grand

  • Boots to Business class educates entrepreneurs

    Ever thought about owning your own business or being your own boss? Entrepreneurs and individuals interested in learning to do just that have the opportunity to do so for free through the Airman & Family Readiness Center here.The U.S. Small Business Administration and Department of Defense have

  • Air Force extends SAPR services to AF civilians

    The Air Force released a policy memo Aug. 24, 2015 allowing Air Force civilian employees who are victims of sexual assault to file restricted and unrestricted reports with their installation's sexual assault response coordinator.The policy is effective immediately and allows SARCs and sexual assault

  • School Resumes for Grand Forks AFB Students Aug. 31

    On-base students will be returning to school on Monday, Aug. 31, 2015. The School Liaison Office reminds motorists and pedestrians to use safe transportation practices and to observe applicable laws in and near school zones.  It is essential that motorists and pedestrians alike follow the rules of

  • 69th RG crowned Intramural Softball Champs

    Airmen here competed to be crowned the Intramural Softball Champions August 24, 2015.Airmen from the 69th Reconnaissance Group and the 319th Communications Squadron squared off in the championship game.The game was a defensive struggle until the last couple of innings when the 69th RG was able to