Military

Vice President Mike Pence to Visit Minot Air Force Base

Hoeven, Pence and Governor Burgum will review the base's nuclear missions

MINOT, ND — Vice President Mike Pence is planning a visit to North Dakota. Sen. John Hoeven says Pence will visit Minot Air Force Base on Friday. Hoeven is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and co-chairman of the Senate Air Force Caucus. Hoeven, Pence and Governor Burgum will review the base’s nuclear…

Not Pets: Highly Trained Military Dogs at the Grand Force Air Force Base

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Travels to the Grand Forks Air Force Base to Learn How They Train Their K9's

GRAND FORKS, ND — People in the military know they sign on for rigorous training and strict discipline. As KVRR reporter Jackie Kelly found out, even the four-legged soldiers are treated just as equally. Jackie, along with Chief Photographer Patrick Conteh, traveled to the Grand Forks Air Force Base to learn about training military K9s. Staff Sergeant Hamilton said his day…

General Atomics Celebrates Grand Opening of Training Hanger at Grand Sky

The hangar will serve as a flight test and training center

GRAND FORKS, ND — General Atomics has completed its flight test and training center in Grand Forks. The 24,000 square foot facility is a 10 year lease between Grand Sky and General Atomics. Grand Forks joins the big leagues. “When they sell an aircraft to England or to Australia or some other country, they train the pilots here,” said Senator…

Local Reaction to President Trump’s Tweets on Banning Transgenders from the Military

President Trump says transgender people are no longer accepted or allowed to serve in any capacity in the U–S Military

FARGO, ND — President Trump said transgender people are no longer accepted or allowed to serve in any capacity in the U.S. military. People in the metro and officials nationwide have shared their opinions. “When we see a move like this from the administration, from way high up, from the top of the administration, it gives me a lot of…

President Trump Barring Transgender People From Serving In The Military

The Pentagon seems to have been unaware that President Donald Trump has decided to bar transgender people from the military.

Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump is barring transgender people from serving in the military “in any capacity.” He’s citing “tremendous medical costs and disruption.” Trump’s announcement Wednesday morning on Twitter did not say what would happen to transgender people already in the military. The president tweeted that after consulting with “Generals and military experts,” the government “will not accept…

F-M RedHawks Honor Military Service Members and Families

F-M RedHawks are honoring our local service members and their families

FARGO, ND — It’s Military Appreciation Night at Newman Outdoor Field. F-M RedHawks are honoring our local service members and their families. KVRR’s Maria Santora joins us live with more on the game-day festivities. Categories: Business, Community, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News Tags: Families, FM RedHawks, Military, Newman Outdoor Field, service

Two Unmanned Aircraft for North Dakota National Guard

MQ-9 Reaper to be used for training

Happy Hooligans will return to the skies above Fargo. The North Dakota National Air Guard’s 119th Wing will receive two unmanned aircraft this summer. It’s part of the U.S. Air Force’s larger plan to upgrade its remotely piloted capability. The aircraft is called the MQ-9 Reaper. It will be used for training purposes. This will mark the first time military…

LIVE: Red River Valley Fair Celebrates Hometown Heroes

The Fair Will Honor 5 Local Veterans This Summer

  Judy Dvoracek, The Special Events Coordinator for the Red River Valley Fair, tells Adam about the Hometown Heroes program. The Fair will honor five veterans or active service members on July, 13th during a special event at the fair. You can nominate any living veteran or service member who lives within a 100 mile radius of the Fargo-Moorhead area…

Families and Veterans Send Off 188th Air Defense Artillery

Thousands send off more than 200 army men and women before deployment to Washington D.C.

FARGO, N.D. — Thousands of friends, family members and veterans gathered to send off more than 200 men and women being deployed. The 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment will leave on Saturday to help protect the nation’s capital for a year. They will leave behind their families to serve Washington D.C. “In a lot of ways, it’s tougher on the families than…

Real Estate Team Nationally Recognized for Helping Heroes Find Homes

Homes for Heroes helps veterans, firefighters, police officers, teachers and healthcare professionals buy and sell houses

FARGO, N.D. — A local real estate agency is being nationally recognized for helping heroes find homes. In 2016, the team helped almost 50 heroes find, buy and maintain new houses. When finding a new house, there can be a lot of unexpected costs. From blinds to landscaping, and the closing costs. This is what Homes for Heroes is for. They…