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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Douglas Zolnar (right), 319th Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control chief controller, explains the local air traffic control mission to Command Chief Master Sgt. John Storms, Air Combat Command, March 15, 2023, at the ATC tower on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The 319th OSS RAPCON controls the third busiest airspace in ACC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raisa Christie)

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U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. John Storms, Air Combat Command, receives a tour of the fitness center from Tech. Sgt. Robert Carter, 319th Force Support Squadron fitness center section chief, March 15, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. During his visit, Storms toured several indoor facilities, including the running track, soccer field, pool and E-Sport lounge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raisa Christie)

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U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. John Storms, Air Combat Command, tours the 319th Medical Group’s physical therapy facility March 15, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Storms learned about the different departments in the clinic during his tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raisa Christie) (Portions of this image were obscured for security reasons.)

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U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. John Storms, Air Combat Command, coins a 319th Medical Group medical support staff member March 15, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Storm toured the clinic to gain a better understanding of the base mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raisa Christie)

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U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. John Storms, Air Combat Command, speaks with Airman Leadership School students March 15, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Storms answered questions about promotions and shared stories and leadership experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raisa Christie)

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U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. John Storms, , Air Combat Command, eats lunch with 319th Reconnaissance Wing noncommissioned officers March 15, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. During the lunch, he answered questions about his experience in the Air Force and explained how ACC priorities impact the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raisa Christie)

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U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. John Storms, Air Combat Command, meets 319th Reconnaissance Wing airmen March 15, 2023, at the Etchberger Airman Leadership School on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The ALS building was his second stop of his base tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raisa Christie)

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U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. John Storms, Air Combat Command, visits a dormitory escorted by airman dorm leaders March 15, 2023, at Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota. Understanding enlisted concerns and needs is a primary responsibility of a command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raisa Christie)

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U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. John Storms, Air Combat Command, tests a vehicle driving simulator March 15, 2023, at the 319th Reconnaissance Wing Safety office on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The wing safety office recently purchased the simulator to provide extreme weather driving training for airmen and families assigned to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raisa Christie)

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U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. John Storms, Air Combat Command, speaks with U.S. Air Force Col. David Castor, 319th Mission Support Group commander, March 15, 2023, at the fitness center’s indoor soccer field and running track on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. During his base visit, Storms toured the fitness center and learned about the construction of the indoor sports facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raisa Christie)

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From left, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Wlodarczyk, 319th Reconnaissance Wing command chief, Command Chief Master Sgt. John Storms, Air Combat Command, and Col. Timothy Curry, 319th RW commander, pose for a group photo March 15, 2023, at Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota. Storms toured the base, visited each squadron and met with wing leaders during his trip. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raisa Christie)

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ACC command chief visits Grand Forks

Published March 21, 2023
By Airman First Class Raisa Christie
319th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

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