• Prepare for the 101 Critical Days of Summer

    As Memorial Day draws near, kicking off the 101 Critical Days of Summer, Airmen are reminded to take extra precautions when it comes to vacations and summer activities. "Memorial Day weekend normally is one of the peak weekends for accidental deaths," said John Decker, 11th Wing chief of safety.

  • AFDW updates 'Flu Info Line'

    Air Force District of Washington Airmen with questions or concerns about the H1N1 flu, can call the "Flu Info Line" at 240-857-7777 to speak to a medic. The "Flu Info Line" will be in service Monday thru Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until further notice. Both Bolling and Andrews Air Force bases

  • Airmen facing eviction should seek legal advice

    Tenants of Bolling base housing should know their rights when facing eviction. Tenant rights are governed under District of Columbia law and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. The most common reason for eviction from base housing is failure to pay rent. If a tenant falls behind on rent payments,

  • Wounded warriors hit pavement, persevere

    They are Air Force, Marines, Army, Navy, National Guard and Reserve. They are the men and women of the United State military who risk life and limb to serve America and protect her liberties. They are servicemembers who gave a part of themselves in the line of duty, and their struggles and

  • Volunteers give thousands of hours

    Team Andrews volunteers who go above and beyond were honored recently at the Airman and Family Readiness Center's second Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony, hosted by the 316th Wing commander, Col. Steven M. Shepro, Monday.This year's theme, "Celebrating People in Action," captured the sentiment

  • Taking a peek behind the JSOH curtain

    Andrews Joint Service Open House, the largest air show in the Department of Defense, has thousands of moving parts. Directing the flying operations requires a skill set two Airman from the 89th Airlift Wing use every day in their special airlift missions.Precision and dedication to detail make Lt.

  • Air Force's first joint base flies more with less

    A team on the Andrews airfield recently discovered the increase that can happen when the right reductions are made. The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission recommended that Naval Air Facility Washington be realigned by relocating the installation management functions to the Air

  • Arlington Ladies celebrate 60 years of service

    The Air Force Arlington Ladies were recently honored for 60 years of service with a tour of the U.S. Air Force Band and U.S. Air Force Honor Guard facilities and a luncheon at the main chapel here. A brief historical background of the Arlington Ladies' service and mission was given during the

  • Register today for the 2009 U.S. Air Force Cycling Classic

    Air Force District of Washington leadership has announced the dates for the 2009 U.S. Air Force Cycling Classic, taking place May 30-31 in Arlington, Va. The USAF Cycling Classic offers cycling enthusiasts of all abilities the opportunity to participate in this National Capital Region event. The

  • A&FRC recognizes military spouses

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center and friends of the Center are hosting "Military Spouse Appreciation Day" at the Base Exchange May 8 at 11 a.m. to recognize military spouses on their special day. Often referred to as the "toughest job in the military," military spouses, and their efforts in