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  • Traumatic Injury Protection under SGLI and Durable Powers of Attorney

    Did you know that in addition to your Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance, you also have TSGLI? Effective Dec. 1, 2005, every service member who has SGLI coverage also has Traumatic Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance at no extra cost. TSGLI is a traumatic injury protection rider under the SGLI that provides for payment to any member of the
  • GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Senior Airman Shayna Mullin, 319th Mission Support and Services Squadron, shows Col. John Scorsone, 319th Air Refueling Wing Vice Commander, a board showing the events available at the fitness center. Colonel Scorsone toured the fitness center to meet the staff and get a feel for what the fitness center offers Airmen, as well as what the center might need. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chad Kellum)

    A man of principles

    The office of the vice commander is more than a room in the headquarters building; it's also a reflection of the man who works out of it. Currently, the office is unintimidating, comfortable and thoughtful, fitting its new occupant. If Col. John Scorsone, the new 319th Air Refueling Wing Vice Commander, was summed up in a word, the word would be

  • The military vs. civilian criminal justice system: quite a few surprises

    It is common for those in trouble to contend that the military justice system is flawed and unfair. However, the military justice system often affords an individual accused of a military offense more rights than someone who is charged with a crime in the civilian world. As Airmen and as American citizens, you need to know how the military justice

  • SAVs key to inspection success

    GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. - All Warriors of the North will be under the microscope during a Unit Compliance Inspection to be conducted by members of the Air Mobility Command inspection team April 21-April 29. Squadrons shouldn't be worried about the upcoming inspection though, because the 319th Inspector General office stands by to offer
  • General Lichte addresses attendees, as he assumed command of Air Mobility Command, Sept. 7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tony Tolley)

    AMC commander's greeting

    To the Men and Women of Air Mobility Command: As we return to AMC, my wife, Chris, and I are humbled and honored to serve beside the professional and dedicated mobility warriors who make our nation's Global Reach a reality. As your new commander, I look forward to serving with you as we carry forward the enduring legacy of our command. Right up

  • Physical fitness, key to Air Force, Airman, success

    Physical fitness is to the human body what fine tuning is to an engine. It enables us to perform up to our potential. It involves the performance of the heart and lungs, and the muscles of the body. And, since what we do with our bodies also affects what we can do with our minds, fitness influences qualities such as mental alertness and emotional

  • Cholesterol: the good, bad and the ugly

    September is National Cholesterol Month and soon doctors from around the country shout "watch your cholesterol numbers!" Yet some people remain confused about what cholesterol is and where it comes from. After all there are both "good" and "bad" forms of cholesterol, that you should be familiar with. First, the good Many people are surprised to

  • Civilians, dependants learn of terrorist danger

    The 319th Air Refueling Wing's Anti-terrorism Office has introduced a new anti-terrorism level one class for community contractors, civilian employees, dependent spouses and children age 14 and older. "We like to give the attendees an opportunity to ask questions and get in depth," said Master Sgt. Kelly Hogness, AT's senior NCO in charge. "AT/FP

  • Base tests new response system

    The Warriors of the North got a "dress rehearsal" for the newly implemented Air Force Incident Management System Aug. 22 during a base-wide field training exercise. The new system changes the way the Air Force responds to and recovers from emergencies, such as terrorist attacks or tornados. The exercise evaluation team donned blue vests and
  • GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. - Col. Diane Hull, 319th Air Refueling Wing commander, stands next to Mr. Jim Bradshaw during the 2007 Air Mobility Command RODEO. Mr. Bradshaw is one of the community leaders who help foster good relationships between the wing and the Grand Cities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amanda Callahan)

    Ambassador for the base, supporter of the Airmen

    Grand Forks AFB has many different personalities associated with it. From commanders to airmen, people with many different backgrounds call GFAFB home. Often over-looked or unknown members of the GFAFB family are our honorary commanders and base ambassadors; citizens of the Grand Cities who support the base and have a part to play in our base's
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