Welcome to Grand Forks AFB

Welcome to Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, home of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing "Griffins." The information on this page will help introduce you the various base amenities, whether you're arriving on a Permanent Change of Station move, a Temporary Duty assignment, or just passing through.

Grand Forks AFB Welcome Video

Base Community

There are a multitude of helping agencies on Grand Forks AFB to assist with concerns ranging from financial literacy to special needs accommodation assistance, new parent assistance, stress and more. 

The Community Action Team (CAT) is a collaboration of helping agencies working to identify and resolve quality of life issues impacting Total Force Readiness. The vision of the CAT is to produce high-performing Airmen and families capable of persevering through life’s challenges and growing in adversity. The CAT also provides tools for leaders to build stronger personnel and families who perform at work, at home and in the community despite stressors and the challenges of military life.

Adult Education

The Grand Forks Air Force Base education and training center provides many education and training services and offers nearly fifty complete degree programs from four fully accredited universities, three of which are open to the general public. The education and training center also offers testing services.

 

For more information, call 701-747-3316 or visit the office at 344 Tuskegee Airmen Blvd. on Grand Forks AFB or email GFBaseEducationOffice@us.af.mil. 

 

Free, comprehensive career coaching services are available to military spouses through the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program. The career center is staffed by career coaches who work with military spouses to provide personalized coaching and guidance. Services are available through the Military OneSource Spouse Career Center at 800-342-9647 and through the MySECO website.

  
Colleges and universities available at the education center:

Community College of the Air Force - 701-747-3316

Lake Region State College - 701-594-8192

Park University - 701-594-2977

University of Mary - 701-739-1300 
 

Local colleges and universities:
www.mayvillestate.edu/
www.northlandcollege.edu/
www.crk.umn.edu/                 
www.und.edu 

 

Housing

On Base Employment Opportunities

Relocation Information

Pre-Arrival Orientation - This one-hour virtual orientation offers an introduction to life at Grand Forks Air Force Base and Cavalier Space Force Station.  Hear about the local area, TMO, Tricare, employment, PCS finances, and more! For more information and registration, please contact the Military & Family Readiness Center at 319rw.mfrc.fsh@us.af.mil

Newcomers Orientation - Newcomer’s orientation is offered the second Wednesday of every month beginning at 7:45am. Sign-up is required and can be completed via QR code through your CSS or by calling the M&FRC at (701) 747-3241. Spouses are encouraged to attend!

Billeting/Temporary Lodging (TLF) - Previously available temporary lodging facility Warrior Inn on Grand Forks AFB is now permanently closed. Commercial temporary lodging is available in the city of Grand Forks. Families PCSing to/from and members on TDY orders to Grand Forks AFB should work closely with sponsors and review available options in the Defense Travel System.


Members can file for reimbursement for stays in commercial lodging using Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE), attached the non-availability memo found HERE to your travel voucher.

Military Installations - This military-endorsed website contains information updated quarterly to give the user the most accurate and current information. It contains installation information for all the military services, base directories and maps, 'Plan My Move' calendar, budget calculator, moving tips and more.

Re-Licensure/Re-Certification/Small Business Reimbursement
Spouses of total force Department of the Air Force members may quality to up to $1000 in reimbursement for costs associated with re-licensure, re-certification and small business expenses due to PCS/PCA, in accordance with DAFMAN 36-2102 Base-Level Relocation Procedures.

Qualified Costs:
- Licensure/Certification: Continuing education courses and registration fees imposed by the new duty station to secure a license or certification to engage in the same profession in which the spouse engaged while at the previous duty location.
- Small Business: Registration fees, moving services for equipment, equipment removal, new equipment purchases, information technology expenses, and inspection fees.

Contact the Military & Family Readiness Center at (701) 747-3241 with questions.

Medical Care

  • 319th Medical Group - The 319th Medical Group is a Military Treatment Clinic offering services for active-duty, eligible Guard/Reserve members, dependent TRICARE beneficiaries and eligible retirees. 
    • The 319th MDG and TRICARE office can be reached at 701-747-5601
       
  • TRICARE West - Grand Forks AFB is located within the TRICARE West region managed by TriWest Healthcare Alliance.
     
  • United Concordia (Dental) - The TRICARE Dental Program is managed by United Concordia. The 319th Medical Group only offers dental services to active-duty service members at this time.
     
  • Grand Forks Veteran's Affairs Clinic - Provides primary care, mental health care, laboratory and pathology services, and more. 

Families & Youth

  • School Liaison Officer - School Liaisons are your best support in the area of education, schools and military transitions. Services are designed to focus on education through direct and proactive partnerships with local schools and will tailor transition assistance to the military families' current needs.
    • Find a full list of local area school districts HERE
       
  • Child Development Center - Offers full day care and hourly care/sublet care on an as available basis for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
     
  • School Age Care - Offers full day care during summer school break and before/after school care during the school year. The SAC offers transportation to/from Twining Elementary for students enrolled in the SAC program during the school year. 
     
  • Exceptional Family Member Program Family Support Coordinator - Provide individualized support to families and help them become their own best advocates by providing:
    • Information and referrals for military and community services
    • Education outreach
    • Information about early intervention and local school services
    • Warm handoff to the EFMP program at the next location
    • Non-clinical case management
  • Contact the 319th Force Support Squadron EFMP-FS Coordinator at 319FSS.GrandForks.EFMP-FamilySupport@us.af.mil
     
  • Military Childcare Enrollment - Requests for childcare at both the Child Development Center and the School Age Care is requested through Military Child Care-dot-com