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  • Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Matthew Alsup

    Name and Rank: Senior Airman Matthew AlsupUnit and Job: 319th Security Forces Squadron desk sergeantTime in Service: 4 years, 6 months Time at Grand Forks: 4 yearsHometown: Fayetteville, Ark.Why is serving in the Air Force Important to you? I have a unique job and not everyone gets to do what I do.

  • Warriors of the North Attend Silver Flag to Become Golden

    Airmen from Grand Forks AFB, N.D., recently participated in a Silver Flag exercise on Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla.Tech. Sgt. Byron Ball, 319th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection journeyman was one of the Airmen from Grand Forks who volunteered to attend Silver Flag, not only to sharpen his

  • Discipline Corner: April 2014

    The following members of the 319 ABW were punished under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) in April 2014:Nonjudicial Punishment ActionsAn airman 1st class from the 319th Security Forces Squadron received an Article 15 for failure to go. The 319th SFS commander imposed the following

  • Protect your baby with immunizations

    Kristin Bracey, Naval Health Clinic Charleston nurse, administers an oral vaccine to 6-month-old Gavin Wagner, son of Katlyn Wagner and Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenneth Wagner, a Nuclear Power Training Unit student. April 26 through May 3 was National Infant Immunization Week and the month of May is

  • AF implements DOS Rollback Phase II

    The Air Force has implemented the 2014 Enlisted Date of Separation Rollback Program Phase II, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today.The program accelerates the date of separation for Airmen who declined to acquire retainability for an assignment, training, retraining or professional

  • SGLI Premium Adjustment Effective July 1, 2014

    The Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program will adjust its monthly premium rate from 6.5 cents per $1,000 back to the 2006 rate of seven cents per $1,000 of insurance, a modest increase to ensure the SGLI program remains in a strong financial position.The Department of Veterans Affairs

  • AMC Welcomes a New Commander

    Gen. Darren W. McDew took command of AMC from Gen. Paul J. Selva during a ceremony officiated by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III. Addressing the Airmen in his new command for the first time, McDew affirmed the pride he takes in their service. "I am proud of our heritage, just as I am

  • Air Force tests new surveillance capability

    The Air Force successfully completed the first Maritime Modes program risk reduction flight April 14, 2014, as the service moves toward providing a new air-sea battle surveillance capability.The test flight, which took place in the airspace above the Navy's Point Mugu sea range in California,

  • AF top Airman gives insight to budget decisions

    "The demand for what the Air Force provides is on the rise; unfortunately, the supply is going in the other direction," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III. Welsh spoke to members of the National Press Club about tough choices the Air Force has had to make in the face of budgetary

  • Grand Forks AFB to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

    TRICARE beneficiaries will soon have a safe and easy way to dispose of expired and unused prescription drugs.The 319th Medical Group, with support from the 319th Security Forces Squadron, will host the Drug Enforcement Agency's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event April 26, 2014, at the