Col. Don Shaffer, 319th Air Refueling Wing commander, discusses changes facing the base during the wing's Civic Leaders Tour. This annual event gives civic, business and government leaders from Grand Forks the opportunity to come tour the base, meet with senior military officials and see the facilities. It also facilitates discussion between the base and the community on the future of the base as it transitions from tankers to unmanned aerial systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Joseph Kapinos)
Col. Don Shaffer, 319th Air Refueling Wing commander, briefs the upcoming changes facing the base during the wing's Civic Leaders Tour. This annual event gives civic, business and government leaders from Grand Forks the opportunity to come tour the base, meet with senior military officials and see the facilities. It also facilitates discussion between the base and the community on the future of the base as it transitions from tankers to unmanned aerial systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Joseph Kapinos)
Ms. Mary Giltner, 319th Air Refueling Wing deputy base civil engineer, briefs the history of the base and the upcoming changes facing the wing during the Civic Leaders Tour. This annual event gives civic, business and government leaders from Grand Forks the opportunity to come tour the base, meet with senior military officials and see the facilities. It also facilitates discussion between the base and the community on the future of the base as it transitions from tankers to unmanned aerial systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Joseph Kapinos)