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July 1, 2022
Airman vows to protect life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

Airman 1st Class Lian Espinoza Fuentes, a food services journeyman with the 319th Force Support Squadron, spent years trying tirelessly to join the U.S. Air Force; vowing to protect the freedoms outlined in the United States Declaration of Independence without yet even being a U.S. citizen herself.
June 29, 2022
Space Development Agency, ND congressional leaders celebrate the basing of first ground operations and integration center at Grand Forks AFB

Grand Forks Air Force Base today celebrated its selection as the future home of Space Development Agency’s first Ground Operations and Integration Center that will operate and control multiple-layer satellite operations for Tranche 1 (T1) of the National Defense Space Architecture (NDSA). The NDSA
June 23, 2022
First Global Hawk Block-30s transition to civilian partners

Airmen of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing divested five RQ-4 Block 30s by transferring them across the runway to civilian partners at Grand Sky June 6-10, 2022. The 319th RW will divest a total of 20 Global Hawks, and they should be transferred to Northrop Grumman at Grand Sky by the end of July. They
May 24, 2022
348th RS enters strategic partnership to advance unmanned aviation across DOD

As the world rapidly changes, the United States must safeguard its interests and ideals against near-peer threats and competitors, especially Russia and China. This cannot be achieved alone; instead, the U.S. must fortify relationships with existing partners, while also building anew.
May 11, 2022
Northern Search ‘22 marks first-ever combined ISR exercise hosted by 319th RW

After years of participating in cross-country air exercises, the 319th RW hosted the first Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance exercise in the Wing’s storied history.
May 7, 2022
319th SFS tests small UAS capabilities, seeks innovation

As technological capabilities of America’s adversaries increase, the Air Force is constantly seeking new and innovative ways to defend its assets.With this in mind, several members from the 319 Security Forces Squadron attended a small unmanned aircraft system flight training course April 26-29 at
May 2, 2022
319th Reconnaissance Wing hosts annual Wing Leadership Summit

Leaders across the 319th Reconnaissance Wing gathered here, April 19-21, for the annual Wing Leadership Summit.The purpose of the summit was to discuss how each organization, including geographically separated units, align with the wing’s strategic plan and higher headquarters priorities.“Because
April 29, 2022
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
April 6, 2022
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.
March 22, 2022
Going virtual with AMXS' new innovations

Pilots and sensor operators no longer own the bragging rights to fancy simulators and sophisticated “drones.” The 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) now shares those rights.

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