Publication: Grand Forks Air Force Base

First reported 19 hours ago - Updated 19 hours ago - 1 reports
C-130 Hercules
C-130 Hercules

Air Force C-130s drop 25,000 gallons of retardant on Colorado fire

Two Modular Airborne Firefighting System-equipped C-130s from the Air Force Reserve's 302nd Airlift Wing prepare to take flight June 12 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The aircraft and their aircrews have been assigned to provide MAFFS support to wildland ... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - 19 hours ago]
First reported 19 hours ago - Updated 19 hours ago - 1 reports
Air Force Reserve Command
Air Force Reserve Command

Program fights mosquitoes, trains Airmen

An Air Force Reserve aircrew flying a C-130 Hercules assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, sprays a mosquito egg sanitation spray on June 6, 2013, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. The “spray” crew is the only one ... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - 19 hours ago]
First reported 19 hours ago - Updated 19 hours ago - 1 reports

Anatomy of a hurricane hunter: When storms get personal

Maj. Sean Cross with his wife, Apryl, and son Cooper. Cross is one of the hurricane hunter pilots with the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Cross and his crew often find themselves, as well as their families, in harms ... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - 19 hours ago]
First reported 22 hours ago - Updated 22 hours ago - 1 reports

Team Dover delivers 3,000 meals to hungry youths

, at the Food Bank of Delaware, Milford Branch. Team Dover packed more than 3,000 meals, which were then distributed to underprivileged children. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sam Taylor)Tech. Sgt. Ena Richardson packs a meal June 12, 2013, at the ... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - 22 hours ago]
First reported 22 hours ago - Updated 22 hours ago - 1 reports

Catch a Super Galaxy by the tail

6/18/2013 - C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft from the 436th Airlift Wing line the flightline as they await airlift missions at Dover Air Force Base, Del., in support of worldwide military operations. The 436th Aerial Port Squadron operates the largest and busiest ... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - 22 hours ago]
First reported 22 hours ago - Updated 22 hours ago - 1 reports

350 ARS helps raise the roof, provides a home

Capt. Nathaniel Delaney, 350th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., presents Melissa, a new Habitat for Humanity home owner with a squadron photo, June 17, 2013, in front of her home in Wichita, Kan. Airmen from the 350th ARS ... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - 22 hours ago]
First reported Jun 14 2013 - Updated Jun 14 2013 - 1 reports

High-tech gadgets could pose security risk

6/14/2013 - GRAND FORKS AFB, N.D. -- You've all seen the postings on various social media sites: "Just finished a 3-mile run!" with a map outlining the course.Those postings are made possible thanks to a variety of popular fitness bracelets that are Bluetooth ... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 14 2013]
First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

319th Medical Group: 'Register now for MiCare!'

6/13/2013 - GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The 319th Medical Group is encouraging patients to take more control of their healthcare by enrolling in MiCare.Medical officials will host a registration table at the Community Activity Center from 7:30 ... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 13 2013]
First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

Grand Forks AFB Fire and Emergency Services Airmen burning up the awards

(Left) Steven Volk, Veterans of Foreign Wars North Dakota State Department Commander, shakes hands with Master Sgt. Jason Barnard, 319th Civil Engineer Squadron, while awarding him the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Firefighter of the Year award, June ... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 13 2013]
First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. William Joubert

Staff Sgt. William Joubert, 319th Operation Support Squadron, works on a disassembled generator June 11, 2013, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Joubert was named the Warrior of the Week for the second week of June. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st ... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 13 2013]
First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

JB Charleston endures Tropical Storm

6/12/2013 - A C-17 Globemaster III is towed into position on the flightline to be chained in place due to approaching tropical storm Andrea May 6, 2013, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The storm’s projected intensity was not strong enough to ... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 13 2013]
First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

22 years of C-17s at JB Charleston

Sen. Strom Thurmond, South Carolina Senator from 1954 until 2003, at the podium, welcomes the first C-17 Globemaster III during arrival ceremonies June 14, 1993, at the Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force Graphic/Airman 1st Class Tom Brad ... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 13 2013]

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"From an aircrew perspective, this type of training is necessary for the safe, efficient performance of our assigned duties" said Maj. W Travis Adams, an aerial spray instructor pilot
Program fights mosquitoes, trains Airmen [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - 19 hours ago]
"I remember my parents telling me the story about Hurricane Camille (in 1969) and how they lost everything," Ready said. "That's how you learn - from stories other people tell of their experiences with hurricanes. We will sit him down, tell him stories and show pictures to tell him he has to prepare just like we do to get out of the way when a storm is coming."
Anatomy of a hurricane hunter: When storms get personal [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - 19 hours ago]
"Hey, the faster we work, the more people get fed," said Airman 1st Class Stephen Elliott, a sheet metal specialist and native of Fayetteville, N C "It just feels like a good thing to do. We care about our community."
Team Dover delivers 3,000 meals to hungry youths [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - 22 hours ago]
...(Dr.) Charles B Green, Air Force Surgeon General. "This is an important goal in Air Force Patient-Centered Medical Home."
319th Medical Group: 'Register now for MiCare!' [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 13 2013]

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Air Force C-130s drop 25,000 gallons of retarda... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - 19 hours ago]
Program fights mosquitoes, trains Airmen [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - 19 hours ago]
Anatomy of a hurricane hunter: When storms get ... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - 19 hours ago]
350 ARS helps raise the roof, provides a home [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - 22 hours ago]
Team Dover delivers 3,000 meals to hungry youths [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - 22 hours ago]
Catch a Super Galaxy by the tail [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - 22 hours ago]
High-tech gadgets could pose security risk [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 14 2013]
319th Medical Group: 'Register now for MiCare!' [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 13 2013]
Grand Forks AFB Fire and Emergency Services Air... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 13 2013]
Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. William Joubert [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 13 2013]
Many Resources Still Available to Families Foll... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 13 2013]
22 years of C-17s at JB Charleston [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 13 2013]
JB Charleston endures Tropical Storm [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 13 2013]
319th Operations Support Squadron change of com... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 11 2013]
Grand Forks AFB Wages War on Mosquitos with the... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 10 2013]
Members of German NATO school pay visit to Travis [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 07 2013]
NOAA Unmanned Aerial Systems [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 06 2013]
Fog rolls through Joint Base Charleston [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 06 2013]
Grand Forks AFB tops Air Force Assistance Fund ... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 06 2013]
Warriors of the North pay morale visit to Spartans [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 06 2013]
Cheating Death: A Story about Second Chances [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 06 2013]
Warrior of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Kelby LaJoie [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 05 2013]
Families catch more than fish at 25th Kid's Fis... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 05 2013]
7-ship exercise [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 05 2013]
Team Dover participates in Race Weekend [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 05 2013]
Families catch more than fish at 25th Kid’s Fis... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 05 2013]
319th Medical Group launches the resiliency enh... [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 04 2013]
Col. Jackson takes command of 22nd ARW [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 03 2013]
Fitness center makeover [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 03 2013]
Peak PCS Season is Here [Published Grand Forks Air Force Base - Jun 01 2013]
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