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  • Transition GPS gives Airmen roadmap to success

    A new roadmap to help ease Airmen into civilian life is in full swing, providing assistance that will help those separating be as competitive in the civilian world as they are in the military, according to the assistant secretary of the Air Force for manpower and reserve affairs.Mr. Daniel B.

  • Team Andrews plays capital role in Capitol Christmas

    The U.S. Capitol Building was alight with Christmas spirit Dec. 4, 2012, as the Capitol Christmas Tree glowed to life just after dusk in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Air Force Band's Ceremonial Brass ensemble provided the soundtrack to this jolly event with a range of traditional Christmas tunes, but

  • Pearl Harbor: Air Force legacy on day that would 'live on in infamy'

    "It was the first time I had ever seen a plunging dive bomber and it was an awesome sight. Nothing in warfare is more frightening," said Pvt. Wilfred D. Burke, 72d Pursuit Squadron, Wheeler Field, whose experience in the attacks on Pearl Harbor are recorded in "7 December 1941: The Air Force Story"

  • AFDW families can track Santa: NORAD provides website, apps

    Children of all ages will be able to track Santa Claus on his annual journey, thanks to the North American Aerospace Defense Command.The "NORAD Tracks Santa" website at http://www.noradsanta.org is up and running. The site features a holiday countdown, games and daily activities, video messages from

  • Drill Team helps Belvedere Elementary School Go Green

    Eyes were wide and mouths agape as third, fourth and fifth grade students watched the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team spin, flip and toss their 11-pound M-1 rifles in a precision drill performance at Belvedere Elementary School in Falls Church, Va., Nov. 26, 2012.After the performance, members

  • JBA ASF named 2012 MOAA community heroes

    The 779th Medical Group Aeromedical Staging Facility team members were awarded the Military Officers Association of America 2012 Community Heroes Award in the Military Caregivers category during a ceremony Oct. 30 in Arlington, Va., for their endless dedication to helping wounded warriors returning

  • AF Honor Guard, Band debut at historical Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

    The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and Band made history when they set foot in New York City for the largest deployment of 11th Operations Group assets as part of the 2012 Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the very first time.The 200-person formation marched in front of a live audience of more

  • AFDW commander sends Thanksgiving message to Airmen, families

    Team AFDW, as you all depart to celebrate Thanksgiving with your family and friends, please accept my very best wishes for a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend. Thank you for all you do to execute the AFDW mission and to take care of others - in performing your many mission demands, in being great

  • Andrews EST brings organized chaos to the force

    Blacked-out suits and weapons drawn, the Joint Base Andrews Emergency Services Team stormed the decommissioned Boeing 757 aircraft during a joint training exercise with the 811th Security Forces Raven team at the Joint Training Facility at Baltimore Washington International Airport, Md., Nov. 9.