GFAFB hosts ‘YETI,’ prepares for ND winter

It’s a common experience for airmen arriving for duty at Grand Forks Air Force Base to be welcomed with stories of winters past. But those stories alone are not enough to fully prepare airmen, especially those who have never lived in a winter climate, for what’s in store.

Base renames street, honors retired general

Leaders from the 319th Reconnaissance Wing held a renaming ceremony Sept. 12, 2022, formally changing the name of J Street to Jones Street here.The name was changed to honor retired Maj. Gen. David M. Jones, a former pilot and general officer who served with the U.S. Army Air Forces and later the

319th RW airmen complete readiness exercise validation

The 319th Reconnaissance Wing tested its ability to rapidly mobilize and establish flight operations in an austere environment during Readiness Exercise Validation Global Griffin 09-22 held Sept. 26-30, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota.

Take a peak: GFAFB fitness center reopens rock wall

It’s no secret that winters in Grand Forks are snowy, windy, and frigid. Because the cold season lasts most of the year, it is important that we provide service members and their families with as many indoor activities as possible.

Tales from Yokota AB: 4th RS airmen in the community

Having friends in many different places is important when your mission takes you all over the world. With geographically separated units around the globe, the 319th Reconnaissance Wing works to make lasting bonds with the nations hosting its squadrons abroad. The airmen stationed at the GSUs are

319th RW Celebrates the Air Force's 75th Birthday

Japan-US partnership strengthens allied ISR mission

Members of the 4th Reconnaissance Squadron from Andersen Air Base, Guam, fostered a partnership with the Koku-Jieitai’s Air Reconnaissance Group at Misawa Air Base, Japan, which received several RQ-4B Global Hawk remotely piloted surveillance aircraft this spring.

CE augmentees arrive to lend a helping hand

The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron received augmentees from around the Air Force to expedite infrastructure repairs and preventative maintenance at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2022.

319th RW Airmen partner with UND medical professionals for hand on training

Many units on Grand Forks Air Force Base maintain a working relationship with their civilian counterparts from the local community. Most recently Airmen from several different units within the 319th Reconnaissance Wing participated in a simulated first aid and triage training under the direction of

319th CES and Nodak Electric Cooperative Improve Mission Infrastructure