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Oct. 2, 2024
Marking 30 years; B-1B Lancer performs hot pit refuel at Grand Forks AFB

Air Force Global Strike Command's 28th Bomb Wing collaborated with Air Combat Command's 319th Reconnaissance Wing to perform a hot pit refueling operation at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, Oct. 1, 2024, testing the adaptability of the base and its Airmen.
Oct. 2, 2024
Lancer Gas-N-Go 30 Years Later

The 319th Reconnaissance Wing aircrew prepares an Ellsworth B-1B Bomber for a hot pit gas-n-go at Grand Forks Air Force Base October 1, 2024.
Sept. 20, 2024
Unmanned, Unmatched - 4th RS Global Hawk

The 4th Reconnaissance Squadron is an active United States Air Force unit, assigned to the 319th Operations Group from Grand Forks AFB, ND and stationed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. From Guam, they operate the RQ-4B Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft. It was activated in July 2020. The
Sept. 18, 2024
4th Reconnaissance Squadron launches in the Pacific: Providing the manpower for the unmanned Global Hawk

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. –As a geographically separated squadron assigned to the 319th Reconnaissance Wing, the 4th Reconnaissance Squadron operates out of Andersen Air Force Base in Guam to provide critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, supporting both
Sept. 13, 2024
Secretary of Defense announces seven new initiatives to enhance well-being of military force and their families

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced seven initiatives to improve the quality of life for service members and their families.
Aug. 29, 2024
Enhanced Use Lease Partner Grand Sky Receives $11 Million Grant to Build New Fire Station

The DOD Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation has has awarded Grand Sky a federal grant of $11 million through the Defense Community Infrastructure Program.
Aug. 27, 2024
Pathfinders support U.S. RQ-4B Global Hawk

The 501st Combat Support Wing recently facilitated the temporary deployment of an RQ-4B Global Hawk to RAF Fairford, England. This deployment is part of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s strategy to diversify operating locations and strengthen integration with NATO allies.
Aug. 15, 2024
18th ACCS hosts first change of command since activation

The 18th Airborne Command and Control Squadron hosted its first change of command ceremony since its activation at Robins Air Force Base in February 2023.
Aug. 5, 2024
Grand Forks AFB celebrates 2nd quarterly award winners

The 319th Reconnaissance Wing’s 2nd quarter award winners were recognized by Col. Bishane Whitmore, 319th RW deputy wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Garrick Christian, 348th Reconnaissance Squadron senior enlisted leader, in a ceremony, August 2, 2024.
July 30, 2024
Skillbridge Program Restructures

The U.S. Department of Defense Skillbridge program has restructured to formalize application periods for military members and will host routine webinars to assist industry partners.

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