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  • Natural Disasters Can Lead to Medical Emergencies

    The recent floods in the Midwest, wildfires in Northern California and earthquake in Southern California, are reminders that Mother Nature's fury can strike at anytime. TriWest Healthcare Alliance assures TRICARE beneficiaries and families affected by any natural disasters such as fire, earthquake,

  • Lending their EARS: KC-135 Airmen endure, thrive in high ops tempo

    Fighters and bombers constantly soar over the battlefield supporting the U.S. and Coalition Armed Forces' most valuable asset, the troops, with the reassurance that refueling is never more than a shout away. U.S. and coalition aircraft can rely on the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron and

  • Dorm demolition causes reflection on careers, community

    Two security forces master sergeants started their Air Force careers at Grand Forks AFB more than 20 years ago at a very different Grand Forks AFB. Recently the demolition of the dormitories they once lived in as airmen caused them reflect on what has changed since they were first stationed here and

  • Vehicle registration and licensing requirements in North Dakota

    Military members and their families face many challenges when relocating to new duty assignments. One recurring source of confusion is the applicability of local licensing and vehicle registration laws to military members and their families. These laws often vary from state to state and can carry

  • Warrior of the North coaches Air Force basketball team

    The road to the 319th Force Support Squadron command section is a make-shift gravel road. It is temporary. It is utilitarian. It is unassuming. It is very good at what it was made for, and about twice a day, one of the most successful basketball coaches in the Department of Defense uses it to get

  • Experience, passion drive new fitness director

    The base fitness center has a new director whose passion for sports programs and abundant experience is sure to benefit Airmen and their families. Mr. Steven Lowe has been with the Department of Defense for a total of 16 years, 12 of which have been spent within the Department of the Air Force as a

  • A lasting tribute to a true Warrior

    Chief, leader, mentor, Warrior -- all words that fail to truly describe the man whose dedication to the principles of the Air Force had an impact on the entire wing and whose leadership and guidance is still being felt today. The only way to fully finish mission of this Warrior of the North is

  • Air Force, Grand Forks photographer recognized with special exhibit

    Several Air Force photographers recently found themselves in an unfamiliar position: In front of the cameras. The photographers, whose work is featured in a new exhibit, "On the Other Side of the Lens ... Military Photographers in Action," were special guests at the opening May 1 at the National

  • Operational security – the neglected vital

    We've all heard someone mention the term OPSEC; however, some may not know what it is or why it is important. Is it a fictional word, made up that doesn't mean anything? Is it taken for granted? Is it really that important? No, yes and YES! Across the Air Force, unclassified information is

  • Scouts collect food, help local food banks

    Recently, several Boy Scouts from Troop 319 and Cub Scouts from Pack 319 on Grand Forks Air Force Base participated in the 20th annual "Scouting for Food" event, a national program that collects nonperishable food donations for base and local food pantries. Over the course of one evening, more than