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  • AMC commander announces Command Wingman Safety Stand Down

    To all AMC Airmen,First, let me say how proud I am of you and for all your contributions to our nation and this Command. Every member of the AMC family is vitally important to our team and to the success of our mission. Unfortunately, we have recently lost many of our teammates due to an alarming

  • Barbecue safety tips from GFAFB Fire Department

    Now that the sun is out and the grass is green, it is a sure sign that spring is here. Since you just tested your smoke detector and practiced your home escape plan, it is time to get your grill ready. You did test your smoke detector, didn't you?Before you light it, give your grill a good spring

  • Wing CC thanks Airmen for commitment to safety

    Warriors of the North,I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your hard work and commitment to safety over the past few months. I am absolutely thrilled to note that there have been no DUIs in this wing for more than 90 days. This is completely due to the effort you all put in as

  • AMC Airmen are Outstanding

    Please join me in congratulating our Air Mobility Command Outstanding Airmen of the Year and First Sergeant of the Year. These Airmen have done an incredible job serving our nation, and I'm inspired by their selfless, behind the scenes efforts that support our mission on a daily basis. It takes a

  • Baby’s teeth: The beginning of a beautiful smile

    Contrary to popular belief, baby teeth are not just for babies. Do you realize that some of those baby teeth need to last a child until age 12 or 13 in many cases? It has been a common misconception in the past and present alike that "milk" teeth, as they are sometimes called, are inconsequential

  • Sippy cups and your child's teeth

    February is National Children's Dental Health Month, which grew from a two-city event in 1941 into the nationwide program it is today. The importance of oral hygiene begins when a child get his or her first tooth. As soon as that first tooth appears in the mouth, decay can occur. One of the risk

  • Active Directory and Exchange migrations on way to Grand Forks

    To some, a computer on the desk and the ability to log on to a network are things commonly taken for granted. While a lot goes on behind the scenes to ensure e-mail gets delivered to the right place, the "behind the scenes" part is the daily battle against viruses and malicious attempts to disrupt

  • Violent crimes a real threat

    Due to recent increases in violent crime, specifically active shooter scenarios, the Grand Forks Air Force Base Antiterrorism Office and security forces reviewed our prevention and response capabilities. We have validated checklists and revisited the Random Antiterrorism Measures Program to identify

  • CJCS sends Military Family Appreciation Week message

    As we count our blessings this month, America's Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen serve day and night around the globe to defend our Nation. We are all very proud of them, and yet we should never forget that none of them do it alone. The extraordinary families who support them