DOD releases 2015 military pay, compensation rates

The Defense Department announced the 2015 military pay and compensation rates for service members Dec. 22, with most service members receiving a 1 percent increase in basic pay.The new rates for basic pay, basic allowance for housing (BAH), basic allowance for subsistence (BAS), and the cost of

319th LRS practices readiness during deployment exercise

Medics from Grand Forks AFB & local hospital test readiness for Ebola threat during exercise

A man recently walked into the base clinic displaying Ebola-like symptoms; fortunately there was no cause for concern since it was all part of an exercise between the 319th Medical Group here and Altru Health Systems in Grand Forks, N.D.Medical Personnel from the base and the local hospital combined

Grand Forks AFB defender is awarded STEP promotion

R-E-S-P-E-C-T find out what it means to the Warriors of the North

The song "Respect," became a hit for rhythm & blues singer Aretha Franklin in 1967, and just as the song became an anthem for the feminist movement in 1960s, it might as well become the theme song for a another movement taking shape here, thanks to the efforts of the Sexual Assault Prevention and

Grand Forks AFB welcomes Air Force Space Command commander

North Dakota Airman Saves Woman from Freezing Water

When Master Sgt. Grant Lonski, a North Dakota National Guard Airman with the Fargo-based 119th Security Forces Squadron, woke up on the morning of Nov. 12, 2014, it's unlikely he knew how his day would play out.That afternoon, while performing his full-time duties as a North Dakota highway

18th AF Commander sends holiday message

Mobility Airmen,This was a challenging year for our command, and mission success would not have been possible without your dedication and hard work.  In the face of budget uncertainty and force management decisions you continue to effectively accomplish the mission on a global scale in an

319th Civil Engineer Squadron Leads the Way

The 319th Civil Engineer Squadron does not let the snow and bad weather cause them to fall behind on their mission.Instead they lead the way by clearing a path to greatness. They were recently recognized for their teamwork and two individuals who dedicated their time to the Air Force.Though three

Tabletop exercise paves way for partnership