U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Villagran, a
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Villagran, a 319th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management journeyman, briefs Airmen during readiness training on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 26, 2018. Vil... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Damon Salyer, a 319th Security
Air Force Staff Sgt. Damon Salyer, a 319th Security Forces Squadron firearms instructor, teaches a firearms course on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., Apr. 4, 2018. Salyer was doing a hands-on demonstration fo... More
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kimberly Reeser, recruiter located
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kimberly Reeser, recruiter located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, assists a recruit with the transition into the military here. Reeser said she feels a sense of accomplishment helping people... More
Diversity and the Air Force North Dakota
Airman 1st Class Dovydas Sapkauskas, a 319th Contracting flight contracting specialist, stands in front of a world map May 31, 2018, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Sapkauskas was born in Lithuania and beca... More
Diversity and the Air Force North Dakota
Airman Junjhyun Lee, a 319th Comptroller Squadron debt management apprentice, stands in front of a world map June 11, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Lee is originally from Seoul, South Korea... More
A C-130 Hercules assigned to Youngstown Air Reserve
A C-130 Hercules assigned to Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, flies above Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 12, 2018. While the C-130 is capable of operating in remote locations around the wor... More
Airmen prepare for a readiness exercise on June 14,
Airmen prepare for a readiness exercise on June 14, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Readiness exercises ensure Airmen are prepared to deploy when called upon and provide an opportunity to hon... More
Senior Airman Kristian Martinez-felix, left, a 319th
Senior Airman Kristian Martinez-felix, left, a 319th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration apprentice, and Senior Airman Tristan Miles, a 319th HVAC-R journeyman, main... More
Children enjoy the inflatable slide at Freedom Fest
Children enjoy the inflatable slide at Freedom Fest July 3, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The slide, along with the rest of the inflatable playground, was open to children of all ages, and ... More
Base residents explore the many cultures displayed
Base residents explore the many cultures displayed at the multicultural expo June 20, 2018, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The event consisted of booths that were decorated and themed toward the m... More
Mrs. Karen Pence, the Second Lady of the United States,
Mrs. Karen Pence, the Second Lady of the United States, speaks to military spouses July 25, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Mrs. Pence met with ten spouses to discuss current issues they are ... More
Chief couple of Grand Forks AFB reflect on experiences
Chief Master Sgt. Brian Thomas, the 319th Air Base Wing command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Shannon Thomas, the 69th Maintenance Squadron chief enlisted manager, stand outside for a photo on August 22, 2018, o... More
Airman 1st Class Abbigail Plescia, a 348th Reconnaissance
Airman 1st Class Abbigail Plescia, a 348th Reconnaissance Squadron all-source intel analyst, plays with kittens while volunteering at Circle of Friends Humane Society Sept. 19, 2018, in Grand Forks, North Dakot... More
A child care specialist plays "so big" with a baby
A child care specialist plays "so big" with a baby at the Child Development Center November 27, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The CDC spent $280,000 on new furniture and toys so children ha... More
Col. Heather Cook, 319th Mission Support Group commander,
Col. Heather Cook, 319th Mission Support Group commander, and Micah Gass, 9, play pool together in the Youth Center, December 12, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Cook discussed winter safety ... More
A Grand Forks Air Force Base family poses for a photo
A Grand Forks Air Force Base family poses for a photo beside cast members during a meet and greet with the “Sesame Street Live” cast on March 26, 2019, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The meet and ... More
(Holding microphone), U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin
(Holding microphone), U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin W. Spencer, 319th Air Base Wing commander, addresses Airmen Feb. 28, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Spencer stressed the importance of readiness in ... More
Airman 1st Class Maxwell Ali, an aerospace technician
Airman 1st Class Maxwell Ali, an aerospace technician for the 319th Medical Operations Support Squadron, poses for a portrait on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., March. 13, 2018. Ali was born and raised in Gha... More
Airman 1st Class Nicole Ross, a 319th Comptroller Squadron
Airman 1st Class Nicole Ross, a 319th Comptroller Squadron financial services technician, participates in a firearms course on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., Apr. 4, 2018. Ross was assembling and dissembling... More
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kimberly Reeser, recruiter located
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kimberly Reeser, recruiter located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, assists recruit with the transition into the military here. Reeser is currently the only recruiter in the Grand Forks area a... More
A C-130 Hercules releases a mosquito control pesticide
A C-130 Hercules releases a mosquito control pesticide across Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, on June 12, 2018. This particular mosquito pesticide spray targets the mosquito larvae on base before they... More
Senior Airman Shalice Chambers, a 319th Logistics Readiness
Senior Airman Shalice Chambers, a 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron equipment journeyman, assists in a readiness exercise June 14, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Chambers ensured all Airmen... More
Senior Airman Kristian Martinez-felix, right, a 319th
Senior Airman Kristian Martinez-felix, right, a 319th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration apprentice, and Senior Airman Tristan Miles, a 319th HVAC-R journeyman, beg... More
(Left) Kelly Ferguson and Amanda Burk, belly dancing
(Left) Kelly Ferguson and Amanda Burk, belly dancing instructors, pose for a photo June 20, 2018, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Ferguson and Burk demonstrated the meditating benefits of belly dan... More
Mrs. Karen Pence, the Second Lady of the United States,
Mrs. Karen Pence, the Second Lady of the United States, speaks to military spouses July 25, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Spouses vocalized their concerns to Mrs. Pence and had the opportun... More
Senior Airman Dylan Schmidt, a 348th Reconnaissance
Senior Airman Dylan Schmidt, a 348th Reconnaissance Squadron sensor operator, enjoys some play-time with the animals while volunteering at Circle of Friends Humane Society Sept. 19, 2018, in Grand Forks, North ... More
Gunner Sparks, 1, plays with new toys provided by the
Gunner Sparks, 1, plays with new toys provided by the Child Development Center November 27, 2017, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The CDC purchased an abundance of toys for each classroom so there ... More
The Youth Center won the “Climate Superstars” environmental
The Youth Center won the “Climate Superstars” environmental awareness challenge national champtionship, December 12, 2018, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Their prize consisted of $10,000 worth of ... More
Bailey Lawson, 1, holds a Big Bird at the Sesame Street
Bailey Lawson, 1, holds a Big Bird at the Sesame Street Live performance event on March 26, 2019, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Lawson was one of the many children waiting in line for the Sesame ... More
Airmen prepare for a readiness training and exercise
Airmen prepare for a readiness training and exercise on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 28, 2018. The exercise tested Airmen through simulated scenarios requiring them to work together in a simulated con... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Damon Salyer, a 319th Security
Air Force Staff Sgt. Damon Salyer, a 319th Security Forces Squadron firearms instructor, teaches a firearms course on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., on Apr. 4, 2018. Salyer was leading students in exercises ... More
Senior Airman Patrick Archer and Airman 1st Class Jonathon
Senior Airman Patrick Archer and Airman 1st Class Jonathon Simmons, both 319th Civil Engineer Squadron pet management journeymen, observe a water sample June 13, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakot... More
Airmen prepare for a readiness exercise June 14, 2018,
Airmen prepare for a readiness exercise June 14, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. In this preparation step, Airmen were instructed to ensure they had the proper equipment in their bags for the... More
Senior Airman Kristian Martinez-felix, a 319th Civil
Senior Airman Kristian Martinez-felix, a 319th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration apprentice unscrews a water boiler June 20, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N... More
Airman 1st Class Luan Tong, a 319th Comptroller Squadron
Airman 1st Class Luan Tong, a 319th Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician, and his wife, Linh Le, pose for a photo June 20, 2018, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Tong said his booth ... More
Mrs. Sharon Swanson, a 319th Force Support Squadron
Mrs. Sharon Swanson, a 319th Force Support Squadron community readiness consultant, presents Mrs. Karen Pence, the Second Lady of the United States, a gift July 25, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Da... More
Airmen from the 348th Reconnaissance Squadron aid in
Airmen from the 348th Reconnaissance Squadron aid in trash pickup near Circle of Friends Animal Shelter Sept. 19, 2018, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Airmen made rounds picking up remnants from the highway ... More
Mea Sijord, 10, and Molly Maguire, 10, discover they
Mea Sijord, 10, and Molly Maguire, 10, discover they won the “Climate Superstars” challenge in the Youth Center, December 12, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Maguire said the challenge helped... More
Volunteers and staff with the 319th Force Support Squadron
Volunteers and staff with the 319th Force Support Squadron assisted with the concession stands and souvenirs for the “Sesame Street Live” production March 26, 2019, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isabella Rico, a 319th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isabella Rico, a 319th Operations Support air traffic controller, talks through a hand-held radio on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 28, 2018. Rico communicated to Airmen in ... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Randy Shear, a 319th Security
Air Force Staff Sgt. Randy Shear, a 319th Security Forces Squadron firearms instructor, assists in a firearms course on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., Apr. 4, 2018. Shear was helping students with proper han... More
A mosquito aerial sprayer, or fogger, is used June
A mosquito aerial sprayer, or fogger, is used June 13, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The 319th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management section conducts fogging operations in areas on base w... More
Senior Airman Patrick Archer, a 319th Civil Engineer
Senior Airman Patrick Archer, a 319th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management journeyman, prepares his bag for a readiness exercise June 14, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Archer, along with... More
Senior Airman Tristan Miles, a 319th Civil Engineer
Senior Airman Tristan Miles, a 319th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration apprentice unscrews a water boiler June 20, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakot... More
Airmen gather to sample food at the multicultural expo
Airmen gather to sample food at the multicultural expo June 20, 2018, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Each booth had a dish from their respective culture, so that base residents could try out diffe... More
Mrs. Karen Pence, the Second Lady of the United States,
Mrs. Karen Pence, the Second Lady of the United States, sits down with ten military spouses July 25, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Mrs. Pence met with ten spouses to discuss current issues ... More
Airmen from the 348th Reconnaissance Squadron help
Airmen from the 348th Reconnaissance Squadron help pick up garbage around Circle of Friends Humane Society Sept. 19, 2018, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Airmen aided in picking up trash, metal, and other ru... More
Col. Heather Cook, 319th Mission Support Group commander,
Col. Heather Cook, 319th Mission Support Group commander, congratulates the Torch Club members for their accomplishments, December 12, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Cook said she wanted to ... More
Grand Forks Air Force Base families came together for
Grand Forks Air Force Base families came together for a production of “Sesame Street Live” on March 26, 2019, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The production consisted of a cast teaching the audienc... More
Airmen participate in a readiness exercise on Grand
Airmen participate in a readiness exercise on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 28, 2018. The exercise tested the Airmen’s abilities to survive and operate in many situations, to include a simulated chemic... More
Airmen participate in a firearms course on Grand Forks
Airmen participate in a firearms course on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., Apr. 4, 2018. All students were given a specific instruction of proper form when firing and how to efficiently handle their weapon. (... More
Senior Airman Patrick Archer, a 319th Civil Engineer
Senior Airman Patrick Archer, a 319th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management journeyman, conducts an aerial spray demonstration June 18, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Archer advised to use... More
Airmen gather for final readiness exercise briefings
Airmen gather for final readiness exercise briefings June 14, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Airmen were instructed on the resources available during a deployment and given a better understa... More
Senior Airman Kristian Martinez-felix, a 319th Civil
Senior Airman Kristian Martinez-felix, a 319th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration apprentice cleans an air conditioning system June 20, 2018, on Grand Forks Air For... More
Base residents rally for a Multicultural expo hosted
Base residents rally for a Multicultural expo hosted at Liberty Square June 20, 2018, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The event was to introduce different ethnic backgrounds and cultures to Team Gr... More
Members from the 348th Reconnaissance Squadron visit
Members from the 348th Reconnaissance Squadron visit Circle of Friends Humane Society to volunteer Sept. 19, 2018, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The volunteering consisted of tasks being split among the 348 RS ... More
Torch Club members wait for the revealing of the “Climate
Torch Club members wait for the revealing of the “Climate Superstars” prizes in the Youth Center, December 12, 2018, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. These members competed nationwide by completing ... More
Captain Shane Coleman, 348th Reconnaissance Squadron
Captain Shane Coleman, 348th Reconnaissance Squadron R-Q 4 Global Hawk pilot, and his wife, Natalie Coleman, wait for the production of Sesame Street Live to begin on March 26, 2019, on Grand Forks Air Force Ba... More
Airmen apply self aid and buddy care for a simulated
Airmen apply self aid and buddy care for a simulated broken arm during a readiness exercise on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 28, 2018. During the week-long exercise, Airmen accessed their knowledge on ... More
Captain Jamie Leonheart, a 348th Reconnaissance Squadron
Captain Jamie Leonheart, a 348th Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 instructor pilot, picks shrubs from the fences around Circle of Friends Humane Society while volunteering Sept. 19, 2018, in Grand Forks, North Dako... More
Torch Club members enjoy the prizes given by Samsung
Torch Club members enjoy the prizes given by Samsung in the Youth Center, December 12, 2018, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. KP Advincula, the Grand Forks AFB Youth Center Torch Club advisor, prete... More
Colonel Benjamin Spencer, 319th Air Base Wing commander,
Colonel Benjamin Spencer, 319th Air Base Wing commander, interacts with the audience before a production of Sesame Street Live March 26, 2019, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Spencer gave opening r... More
The cast of Sesame Street Live perform a song and dance
The cast of Sesame Street Live perform a song and dance routine for military families March 26, 2019, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The performance was themed around community engagement and kind... More