First E-11A BACN arrives at Robins

An E-11A BACN, Battlefield Airborne Communications Node, arrived on April 24, 2023, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The arrival of the first BACN, often pronounced bacon, established one of the four new mission sets coming to Robins AFB, and falls under the newly activated 18th Airborne Command

16th Air Force commander visits 319th Reconnaissance Wing

16th Air Force commander Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Kennedy visited Grand Forks Air Force Base, witnessing the impactful work of our airmen and how they accomplish the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission at the 319th Reconnaissance Wing.

Knowledge operations provides safety, security

Managing and overseeing information is critical in any career field. It is especially vital here at Grand Forks Air Force Base due to how important that information can be.

Base supports community, fights fire

While most people plan to spend New Year’s Eve celebrating, members of the 319th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department spent their night fighting a mobile home fire during a mutual aid response with the Emerado Rural Volunteer Fire Department.

North Spark Defense Laboratory makes dorm improvements through 3D printing

Nothing lasts forever and when something breaks, it has to be fixed. But, if a replacement part can’t be purchased, the entire item needs to be replaced. That is, unless someone can come up with a creative solution.

319th Medical Group Assumption of Command

319th RW command team continues GSU tour with trip to Yokota AB, Japan

The 319th Reconnaissance Wing’s command team continued their geographically separated unit tour 31 July through 5 August with a visit to Yokota Air Base, Japan. Guiding the trip was Wing Commander Col. Timothy Curry’s strategic and persistent emphasis to highlight 319th RW Airmen, the wing’s

Dirt Boyz work tirelessly to clear airfield amidst blizzard

On the chilly afternoon of April 12, 2022, many assigned to the 319th Reconnaissance Wing sat in their warm, cozy homes as the snow outside fell heavily from the skies. Members of the 319th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy repair shop, also known as Dirt Boyz, had no such luxury. They worked tirelessly

Exploring STEM at Nathan Twining Elementary and Middle School

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics have taken root at Nathan Twining Elementary and Middle School on Grand Forks AFB, and the program’s popularity is growing more than anticipated.

Sixteenth Air Force Chief looks to grow multi-capable warfighters

Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth M. Bruce, Jr., Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) command chief visited Grand Forks Air Force Base on Dec. 7, 2021, to tour base facilities and various agencies around 319th Reconnaissance Wing and meet the Airmen and Guardians behind the uniform who keep the mission