U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (N.D.), along with Chief Master Sgt. John Saiers, 319 ARW command chief, visits with an Airman during a picnic Aug. 22. The senator spent several hours touring the base, meeting with wing leaders and shaking hands with Airmen at the picnic. The senator, who has been very supportive of the wing and the community, took time to speak of the importance of the mission at Grand Forks Air Force base and thanked the Airmen for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Joseph Kapinos)
Tech. Sgt. Dale Bangert, 319 MXS, discusses new ways of accomplishing inspections and repairs on the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft with U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (N.D.) during a visit to the base Aug. 22. The senator met with wing leaders, toured the base, visited with members of the maintenance group and shook hands with Airmen at a base picnic. This visit was the first since the change of command in July. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Joseph Kapinos)
U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (N.D.) speaks to Airmen at a picnic during a visit to the base Aug. 22. The senator spent several hours on the base touring facilities, meeting with wing leaders and visiting with Airmen on the base. The senator spoke of the importance of the wing's refueling mission in the Global War on Terrorism. He also highlighted the great relationship the base has with the local community and thanked the Airmen for their continued service to the country. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Joseph Kapinos)