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319th Air Base Wing Redesignates as 319th Reconnaissance Wing

Col. Benjamin Spencer, 319th Air Base Wing commander, receives the Legion of Merit from Maj. Gen. Mary O’Brian, 25th Air Force commander, during a change of command ceremony June 28, 2019, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Spencer was recognized for his service as commander of the 319 ABW, during which he played a major role in getting the base redesignated as the 319th Reconnaissance Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez)

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319th Air Base Wing Redesignates as 319th Reconnaissance Wing

The 319th Operations Group guidon replaces that of the 69th Reconnaissance Group June 28, 2019, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The 319 OG will continue to be responsible for conducting the RQ-4 Global Hawk mission, which provides a broad spectrum of intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance collection capability to support joint combatant forces in worldwide peacetime, contingency and wartime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elijaih Tiggs caption by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez)

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Total force readiness implemented in Summer Viking 19-01

Airman 1st Class Devin Riggs, 319th Logistics Readiness ground transportation apprentice, center, displays signs of fatigue and dizziness after being contaminated during a performance and accountability report May 22, 2019, on the Air National Guard Base in Fargo, North Dakota. Riggs was part of a PAR team during exercise Summer Viking 19-01. His team reacted instantly with self-aid buddy care, and decontamination efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez)

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Total force readiness implemented in Summer Viking 19-01

Staff Sgt. Hunter Moore, 319th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems journeyman, left, receives training on how to operate a 10K forklift May 22, 2019, during exercise Summer Viking 19-01 on the Air National Guard Base in Fargo, North Dakota. The 319th CES and 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron were essential in the set-up of the forward operating base used during the exercise, as they transported all equipment and assisted in erecting the temporary camp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez)

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Total force readiness implemented in Summer Viking 19-01

A Grand Forks Air Force Base airman lies in defense following an alarm sounding off May 22, 2019, during exercise Summer Viking 19-01 on the Air National Guard Base in Fargo, North Dakota. Alarms, simulated explosions and adversaries were all part of training for those who took part in the 4-day exercise which focused on practicing deployed readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez)

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Total force readiness implemented in Summer Viking 19-01

Airmen with the 319th Civil Engineer Squadron work together to level out a tilt switch on a precision approach path indicator May 22, 2019, during exercise Summer Viking 19-01 at the Air National Guard Base in Fargo, North Dakota. The PAPI, an airfield lighting system, is crucial for all flight lines in order to assist incoming pilots to see which angle to land at. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez)

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Total force readiness implemented in Summer Viking 19-01

Tech. Sgt. Jason Jumonville, 319th logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operations section chief, notes the names of injured airmen following a simulated attack May 22, 2019, during exercise Summer Viking 19-01 on the Air National Guard Base in Fargo, North Dakota. The 4-day exercise consisted of deploying Grand Forks Air Force Base airmen to a forward operating base, setting up a temporary camp and responding to threats of chemical and biological contamination or adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez)

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Total force readiness implemented in Summer Viking 19-01

Airmen with the 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron take cover behind a wall in defense of a potential adversary attack May 22, 2019, during exercise Summer Viking 19-01 on the Air National Guard Base in Fargo, North Dakota. Responding to attacks and defending camp was part of the 4-day exercise which focused on increased readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez)

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Total force readiness implemented in Summer Viking 19-01

A Grand Forks Air Force Base airman runs across a simulated deployment camp in response to an attack May 22, 2019, during exercise Summer Viking 19-01 on the Air National Guard Base in Fargo, North Dakota. The 4-day exercise tested participants’ organizational, expeditionary and readiness skills to better prepare for real deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez)

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Total force readiness implemented in Summer Viking 19-01

Grand Forks Air Force Base airmen work together to unload personal belongings and mission oriented protective posture gear May 20, 2019, to be used during exercise Summer Viking 19-01 on the National Air Guard Base in Fargo, North Dakota. Participants operated from a simulated contested base, in order to test capabilities and readiness in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez)

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Total force readiness implemented in Summer Viking 19-01

Grand Forks Air Force Base 319th Force Support Squadron airmen sort through ready-to-eat meals May 20, 2019, prior to exercise Summer Viking 19-01 on the Air National Guard Base in Fargo, North Dakota. The readiness exercise focused on preparing and responding to chemical and biological attacks, self-aid and buddy care, and defending a contested base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez)

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Total force readiness implemented in Summer Viking 19-01

Tech. Sgt. Marcus Ayala, 319th Comptroller Squadron quality assurance manager, takes attendance of airmen participating in an off-base exercise May 20, 2019, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The 4-day Summer Viking 19-01 exercise took place at a nearby Air National Guard Base in Fargo, N.D., and placed participants in a simulated contested environment to practice increased readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elora J. Martinez)

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