Grand Forks AFB volunteers receive presidential recognition at appreciation picnic

Members of the Grand Forks Air Base community received special recognition from the nation's commander in chief at an awards ceremony during a Volunteer Appreciation Picnic hosted by the 319th Air Base Wing Chaplain Office on May 17 here."This day is to recognize all the impact you have made on

Defender Memorial dedicated

Air Force leaders issue Memorial Day message

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III send the following Memorial Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families:On May 30, 1868, the first official Memorial Day observance was held at Arlington National Cemetery to honor

Grand Forks AFB Defenders host shooting competition

The Airmen from the Combat Arms Section of the 319th Security Forces Squadron hosted the 2014 Police Week Commanders' Shoot on May 15, at the firing range here. The Commanders' Shoot was one of seven events hosted by 319th SFS as part of their observance of National Police Week.In 1962, President

Wing commander recognizes retiring teachers

Nathan W. Twining Elementary and Middle School held its end-of-year award ceremony here May 21.In addition to rewarding top academic and athletic achievements, the school also honored four teachers on their retirement.Karen Griffis, Theresa Nordin, Patti Patry and Laurel Urbaniak have a combined

Warriors of the North sharpen skills in Mobile Medical Center

Maintaining the Northern Hawks

Defenders participate in National Police Week Memorial Service

Morale, welfare, recreation customer survey rolls out

Does your base fitness center need new equipment? Do you want more recreational traveling opportunities? Do you think there aren't enough recreational opportunities for single service members, or do you think there are too many?You have your chance to make a difference by answering the Defense

On-base school bus service to end May 23

Team Grand Forks,The Air Force faced many challenges in 2013 as a result of Congressionally-levied budget constraints and sequestration. Due to these budget constraints, Grand Forks Air Force Base had to furlough civilian personnel and make cuts to morale and welfare activities to maintain