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  • Grand Forks AFB Airman’s Passion is in the Ring

    Airman 1st Class Hugo Degan laughs when he describes his first day working out in a boxing gym in Grand Forks city.The 19-year-old native of Tampa, Fla., had already had five years' experience training as a fighter. But he had trained since he was 14 as a kick boxer, and was used to delivering

  • Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Xavier Navarro

    Rank and Name: Senior Airman Xavier Pacifico NavarroUnit: 319th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Duty title: Photo Journalist Time in service: 2 years, 8 monthsHometown: Originally from Manila, Philippines and Dover, Del.Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?Serving the Air Force is important

  • Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Michael Murphy

    Rank and name: Senior Airman Michael MurphyUnit: 69th Reconnaissance GroupDuty title: Knowledge Operations ManagerTime in service: 3 years, 4 monthsHometown: Rapid City, S.D.Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?Serving in the Air Force is important to me because it gives me a chance to

  • Let's fill our homes with the smell of pine, not smoke

    It's getting closer to Christmas and for those who aren't buying a fake tree, picking the right tree is important. The smell of pine in the house seems to make everything seem more holly and jolly for Christmas.However, there are some safety concerns to take into consideration:· Before placing the

  • Warrior of the Week: Rhonda Henneman (AKA: The Taz Lady)

    Name: Rhonda HennemanUnit: 319th Medical GroupDuty Title: Director of HousekeepingTime in federal service: 26 years as contractorHometown: Cadott, Wis.Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?Grand Forks Air Force Base has been my home for the past 27 years. Starting with being a dependent

  • Don’t Let Your Holiday Lights Turn into a Holiday Fright

    Now that Thanksgiving has passed it's time to get into the holiday spirit by dusting off the holiday decorations, setting up the tree and putting that warm winter touch on our homes. A common mistake many people make is that they don't take the time to make sure their holiday lights are in proper

  • Grand Forks AFB captain named AMC's 2013 personnel CGO of the year

    Capt. Brett Kuhrt, 319th Force Support Squadron sustainment services flight commander, rose above 49 other nominees to win the Air Mobility Command's A1 2013 Personnel Company Grade Officer of the Year Award.Stationed at Grand Forks AFB for more than a year, the Bastrop, Texas, native organized and

  • Warrior of the Week: Sonia L. Brumskill

    Rank and Name: Sonia L. BrumskillUnit: 319th Mission Support GroupDuty Title: Commander's SecretaryTime as a Military Civilian Employee: 13 Years Hometown: Keyport, N.J.Why is serving with the Air Force and its Airmen important to you? In my family, you learned early to always help your neighbors.

  • Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Sara Guajardo

    Rank and Name: Senior Airman Sara GuajardoUnit: 319th Operations Support SquadronDuty Title: Airfield Management Shift Lead Time in Service: 2 years, 6 monthsHometown: Austin, TexasWhy is serving in the Air Force important to you?At first, the Air Force was a fancy word for security and consistency.