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Grand Forks is the third-largest city in the State of North Dakota (after Fargo and Bismarck) and the county seat of Grand Forks County. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 52,838, while that of the city and surrounding metropolitan area was 98,461. Grand Forks, along with its twin city of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, forms the center of the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is often called Greater Grand Forks or The Grand Cities.
Located on the western banks of the Red River of the North in a flat region known as the Red River Valley, the city is prone to flooding and was struck by the devastating Red River Flood of 1997. Originally called Les Grandes Fourches by French fur traders, Grand Forks was founded in 1870 by steamboat captain Alexander Griggs and incorporated on February 22, 1881. Its location at the fork of the Red River and the Red Lake River gives the city its name.
Historically dependent on local agriculture, the city's economy now encompasses higher education, defense, health care, manufacturing, food processing, and scientific research. Grand Forks is served by Grand Forks International Airport and Grand Forks Air Force Base, while the city's University of North Dakota is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. The Alerus Center and Ralph Engelstad Arena host athletic and other events, while the North Dakota Museum of Art and Chester Fritz Auditorium are the city's largest cultural venues.
An air force, also known in some countries as an air army, is in the broadest sense, the national military organization that primarily conducts aerial warfare. More specifically, it is the branch of a nation's armed services that is responsible for aerial warfare as distinct from an army, navy, or a marine corps. Typically, air forces are responsible for gaining control of the air, carrying out strategic and tactical bombing missions, and providing support to land and naval forces.
The term "air force" may also refer to a tactical air force or numbered air force, which is an operational formation either within a national air force or comprising several air components from allied nations. Air forces typically consist of a combination of fighters, bombers, helicopters, transport planes and other aircraft.
Many air forces are also responsible for operations of the military space, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), and communications equipment. Some air forces may command and control other air defence assets such as anti-aircraft artillery, surface-to-air missiles, or anti-ballistic missile warning networks and defensive systems. Some nations, principally Russia, the former Soviet Union and countries who modelled their militaries along Soviet lines, have an air defence force which is organizationally separate from their air force.
An military airbase (sometimes referred to as a military airfield, military airport, air force station, air force base or short airbase) is an aerodrome used by a military force for the operation of military aircraft.
An airbase typically has some facilities similar to a civilian airport—for example air traffic control and firefighting. Some military aerodromes have passenger facilities; for example RAF Brize Norton in England has a terminal used by passengers for the Royal Air Force's flights by TriStar to the Falkland Islands. A number of military airbases also have a civil enclave for commercial passenger flights, e.g. Beijing Nanyuan Airport (China), Ibaraki Airport (Japan), Burlington International Airport (USA).
Some airbases have revetments, hardened aircraft shelters, or even underground hangars, to protect aircraft from enemy attack. Combat aircraft require storage of aircraft ordnance. An airbase may be defended by anti-aircraft weapons and force protection troops.
Grand Forks Air Force Base (AFB) (IATA: RDR, ICAO: KRDR, FAA LID: RDR) is a United States Air Force installation in northeastern North Dakota, located north of Emerado and 16 miles (26 km) west of Grand Forks. In the 2010 census, the base was counted as a census-designated place with a total population of 2,367, down from 4,832 in 2000.
Opened 59 years ago in early 1957, the base's current host unit is the 319th Air Base Wing (319 ABW) assigned to the Expeditionary Center of the Air Mobility Command (AMC). The 319th Air Base Wing is commanded by Colonel Rodney Lewis and the wing Command Chief Master Sergeant is CMSgt Todd R. Krulcik. Schools on base: Nathan Twining Elementary School During the Cold War, GFAFB was a major installation of the Strategic Air Command (SAC), with B-52 bombers, KC-135 tankers, and Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Grand Forks AFB is the home of the Air Mobility Command's (AMC) 319th Air Base Wing (319 ABW). The 319 ABW is organized into two distinct groups: Mission Support and Medical.
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Are you PCSing to Grand Forks AFB, and want to get an idea what housing looks like?This is a tour of our house. SNCO, 4 Bdrm. 2400sq.ft. I took the video with our furniture still in it so you can get an idea of the size. Will upload a video of the house empy as well. Feel free to ask any questions. Hope this helps all newcomers.
GRAND FORKS AFTER DARK EPISODE 3 LEAD: WHEN YOU’RE FROM A SMALL BASE LIKE GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, IT’S EASY TO ASSUME THAT YOU KNOW MOST OF THE PEOPLE THAT YOU COME ACROSS DAY TO DAY. OCCASIONALLY, YOU RUN INTO SOMEONE YOU HAVEN’T MET AND ASSUME THEY’RE NEW. MORE OFTEN THAN NOT HOWEVER, THEY’VE BEEN THERE ALL ALONG, IF NOT LONGER THAN YOU! THEY’RE THE ONES THAT KEEP THE BASE GOING AFTER EVERYONE ELSE CALLS IT QUITS FOR THE DAY. WE’RE HERE TO FIND OUT WHAT GOES ON IN GRAND FORKS AFTER DARK. NARRATOR: WHILE THE FLYING MISSION MAY SEEM MINIMAL TO ON-LOOKERS, GLOBAL HAWK COUNTRY IS INDEED VERY MUCH ALIVE. AIRCRAFT FLY AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY PROVIDING VITAL MISSION SUPPORT. AND ALTHOUGH REMOTELY PILOTED, THEY CANT DO EVERYTHING THEMSELVES, THE 319TH AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND R...
Department of Defense - Description: PROGRAM DESCRIBES THE GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE. PROVIDES INFORMATION ON HOUSING, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES, PREPARING TO MAKE A PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS) TO THE GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, NORTH DAKOTA. - 2001-02-05 - PIN 613973
Just a short video of me around GFAFB and downtown Grand Forks, ND.
Doc's Chronicles -- Grand Forks Air Force Base... This video contains footage of a windshield tour and other things from my tour at The Forks... Circa 1990-1994. Check out how skinny I was... And look at that hair!!
WHEN YOU’RE FROM A SMALL BASE LIKE GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, IT’S EASY TO ASSUME THAT YOU KNOW MOST OF THE PEOPLE THAT YOU COME ACROSS DAY TO DAY. OCCASIONALLY, YOU RUN INTO SOMEONE YOU HAVEN’T MET AND ASSUME THEY’RE NEW. MORE OFTEN THAN NOT HOWEVER, THEY’VE BEEN THERE ALL ALONG, IF NOT LONGER THAN YOU! THEY’RE THE ONES THAT KEEP THE BASE GOING AFTER EVERYONE ELSE CALLS IT QUITS FOR THE DAY. WE’RE HERE TO FIND OUT WHAT GOES ON IN GRAND FORKS AFTER DARK.
Video of the 69th Maintenance Squadron moving the Global Hawk to a different hangar at Grand Forks Air Force Base. Also available in high definition. The Global Hawk is one of the worlds largest UAV's used in military strikes and other areas. ATTENTION!! We are moving! Because of YouTube's new policy against military related videos and on where advertisers are allowed to put their Ads, we must move our videos. Join us at our new home! WWW.USMILITARYVIDEOS.NET! You will find videos and photos not found here on YouTube!! Plus forums to discuss all things military related! You can even post your thoughts there! Plus Sports, Outdoors, Snipers Hide, Shooting, Hunting and Fishing pages! Questions or comments email chris@usmilitaryvideos.net Want to win $5000 worth of ammo!?!?!? Thought that wo...
Grand Forks Air Force Base,ND 5/27/2014
Video shot at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota as 2 SU-27 Flankers stop for a visit on their way to Headquarters ATC in Virginia. I did not shoot the video. I was there though and got a real close up look of this impressive jet fighter. jd productions Video Editor: Jay Davidson
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http://www.guesthouseintl.com/hotels/grandforks Hotels Grand Forks: GuestHouse TownHouse Hotel Grand Forks is located in the downtown area near business, dining and entertainment districts and just minutes from the University of North Dakota and the Ralph Engelstad Arena. Our hotel in Grand Forks features interior corridors, our full service restaurant the Muddy Rivers Bar and Grill. When seeking comfortable and convenient hotels near University of North Dakota, consider our onsite amenities, which include a large indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool and even onsite mini-golf. Top Hotel Features and Services : -Full Service Restaurant and Lounge -Meeting Space Available -Business Center -Cable TV with Movie Channels -Copy and Fax Service -Free USA Today -Free Wireless High-Speed Interne...
5 days, 4 nights, 3 US states. What a great way to start my #summersixteen! Day 1 Winnipeg Grand Forks, North Dakota Minneapolis, Minnesota - Mall of America Day 2 Minnesota Wisconsin Chicago, Illinois - Willis Tower Day 3 Chicago - Millennium Park - Grant Park - Navy Pier for 4th of July Fireworks Day 4 Back to Minneapolis Day 5 Back to Winnipeg Huge thanks to my Ninong Caloy, Tita Melwin, kinakapatid John, and my super amazing cousin Ate Mylene! ❤️ looking forward to more roadtrips next summer yayy 🚗 PS pls excuse my very amateur editing skills lol 😋😆
This hotel in Grand Forks is a 10-minute drive from the University of North Dakota. The pet-friendly hotel features an indoor pool, hot tub, and free Wi-Fi. Days Inn - Columbia Mall guest rooms include a microwave and a refrigerator. A flat-screen TV with cable channels and tea and coffee-making facilities are provided in every room. A free daily hot breakfast that includes waffles and hard boiled eggs is provided to guests at the Columbia Mall Days Inn. The 24-hour front desk at Days Inn provides guests with fax and photocopying facilities. A business center is also available on site. This hotel is next to the Columbia Mall and within a 10-minute drive of King's Walk Golf Course. Red River State Recreation Area is 3 miles from the hotel.
Jason Schaefer shares a bold vision for Grand Forks, North Dakota, including a rapid transit corridor connecting the revitalized downtown, the University of North Dakota, and the 42nd Street Corridor. He discusses emerging market trends leading to a shift in how people live and move around in cities while including examples of other smaller communities that are re-designing their cities in exciting new ways. Jason Schaefer’s passions center on themes of innovation, community, and sustainability. He brings a great deal of enthusiasm coupled with Midwestern pragmatism. Jason currently serves on the boards of the Grand Forks Downtown Development Association and Amazing Grains Food Cooperative. Jason has always had a strong interest in cities and had the chance to live in some great ones, ...
Christmas 2013 was spent in Cancun, Mèxico with my beautiful wife Miriam and her family. Miriam and I are now back in Grand Forks, North Dakota and already I am anxious to travel once again; back to Cancun or beyond. With sub-zero temperatures forecasted for the Grand Forks area this weekend, it seems the perfect time to reflect on our recent vacation through a series of time-lapse videos taken from the Cancun area and put together with music inspired by last summers blockbuster film, "The Great Gatsby." (The rainbow that appears at the end of the video was a complete surprise to capture. While running the time-lapse, I stepped away from my camera for a bit and when I came back - there it was.) Music: Lana Del Rey - Young and Beautiful
www.characterchallengecourse.com When researching tourism in North Dakota, we think you've found your next big adventure. If you are looking for things to do in Fargo or Grand Forks come experience the zipline and Giant Swing at the Character Challenge Course. Only 90 minutes east of Fargo-Moorhead and a quick 2 hour drive from Grand Forks!
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AMC ICON 2014; Grand Forks, ND AFB
Grand Forks AFB,ND to Devils Lake,ND timelapse 4K video
Grand Forks AFB Library Renovations - Jan. 18, 2010 to Feb. 19, 2010
Compilation of my runs at Grand Forks AFB, ND. We weren't able to have any recording devices our first heat as we where awaiting authorization from the base commander since we were on the flightline.