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  • Who doesn't want good credit?

    Buying a house, furniture, car or recreational vehicle. Applying for a loan. Getting an apartment. These are sometimes necessary things that can be very difficult for someone with bad credit, but it doesn't have to be a permanent situation. There are many things one can do to work their way up to

  • New York Air Guard supports far-reaching science missions

    The gray and orange LC-130 Hercules, one of the world's largest cargo aircraft with skis, touched down 10,600 feet above sea level onto the frozen ice sheet here July 24 to continue an airlift mission that serves as the only supply line for some of the world's leading scientists studying our

  • Base's first triathlon draws dozens

    The first Grand Forks Air Force Base triathlon drew more that 40 competitors here, July 28. The event, consisting of a 400-meter swim, 12-mile bike and 5K run, drew both veteran and first-time triathletes. "I'm very happy with the turnout today," said Mrs. Rachelle Sian, event coordinator. "To my

  • Security Forces bring home a title

    It's 4 a.m., and you're running up a steep six-mile hill. Or perhaps that was yesterday, and today you're diving for bricks and running sprints in a pool. Better yet - you've made your morning jog a bit more interesting by strapping on a gas mask and flak vest. At the onset, this type of training

  • Fairchild NCO receives Air Force award

    Tech. Sgt. Eric Gazell does his job and he does it well. As a 92nd Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, he has proven his excellence in mission accomplishment, innovations, improvements and contribution. Out of 104 Airmen in the same category, Sergeant Gazell came out on top as the 2006 Air

  • Aerial porters help demonstrate new transportation concepts

    Earlier this month, members of the 305th Aerial Port Squadron played a major role in helping U.S. Transportation Command assess Joint Modular Intermodal Distribution, or JMIDS, concepts. Through JMIDS, USTRANSCOM seeks greater efficiency in delivering cargo to the warfighter while reducing the risks

  • Air Mobility Rodeo 2007 ends with top award going to Travis team

    In a rousing final celebration, Air Mobility Rodeo 2007 awards were announced here today.  The "best of the best" included teams from around the world. Rodeo, hosted by Air Mobility Command, is a readiness competition between U.S. and international mobility air forces. It focuses on improving