ACC command chief visits Grand Forks

RTAs strengthen resilience across Grand Forks AFB

In order to build combat-ready airmen, the Air Force Enlisted Force Development Action Plan states that airmen must form resilience-building habits that focus on connection among the mind, body, spirit and relationships. Comprehensive Airman Fitness provides a framework for this concept that focuses

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.

STEM day: North Spark, students explore science of flight

Thirty sixth grade students from Nathan Twining Elementary and Middle School here visited the North Spark Defense Laboratory to explore different concepts in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, often referred to as STEM.

New BACN mission begins with 18th ACCS activation

The 18th Airborne Command and Control Squadron activated during a ceremony at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 10, 2023.A geographically separated unit from the 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota, the 18th ACCS will fly the E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node

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.

Fitness Center town hall summary

The 319th Force Support Squadron fitness center team extends a thank you everyone who came to the fitness center town hall and submitted questions to make our community better. Below is an update on the questions that were submitted.Question 1: Is there an intent to replace the run-down kettle bells

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 Security Forces Squadron military working dog retires to a civilian couch

After a seven-year career in the U.S. Air Force searching for explosives and conducting walking patrols, military working dog Tomi, assigned to the 319th Security Forces Squadron, retired from active service Jan. 12, 2023. Tomi’s searches have kept service members safe both at home and abroad for

North Spark, 319th MDG partnership drives medical innovation

North Spark Defense Laboratory and the 319th Medical Group are working with private industry partners to improve Tactical Combat Casualty Care concentrated on innovating and improving the way healthcare providers monitor patient vital signs, administer blood transfusions and replenish bodily fluids