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  • Fire prevention week 2012: have two ways out

    The reality is that when fire strikes, your home could be engulfed in smoke and flames in just a matter of a few minutes and your chances of escape are reduced drastically. Should this happen, do you and your family know two ways out of your home?National Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 7 through

  • AFDW CC visits OSI at JB Andrews

    Maj. Gen. Sharon K.G. Dunbar, Air Force District of Washington commander, Joint Base Andrews, Md., paid a special visit to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations 7th Field Investigations Squadron and 2nd Field Investigations Squadron at JB Andrews. Along with a mission briefing and tour,

  • The USAF Band tours Calif., Ariz.

    The U.S. Air Force Band's Concert Band and Singing Sergeants will tour the West coast Oct. 12 through 25. From San Francisco, Calif., to Tempe, Ariz.., they will travel more than 1,200 miles performing in local high schools, colleges and performing arts centers. The tour includes a performance in

  • A strong workforce is an inclusive workforce: what can you do for NDEAM 2012

    Throughout the month, Team Andrews will participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and

  • AF leaders encourage energy savings in latest 'Letter to Airmen'

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy issued a tri-signature "Letter to Airmen" on Sept. 28.As part of Energy Action Month this October, the Air Force's top three leaders

  • OSI introduces new smartphone anonymous tip line

    The Air Force Office of Special Investigations has opened its first anonymous tip line that allows submissions from the Internet, via SMS (texting) or using a smartphone application. The application was created in order to capitalize on cyberspace and engage the Air Force community more effectively,

  • Lodging rates increase Oct. 1

    EDITOR'S NOTE:Rates for the Presidential Inn here at Andrews are available here. The new rates will be in effect Oct. 1 regardless of when reservations were made.After four years without a rate increase, Air Force lodging rates will go up beginning Oct. 1, Air Force Personnel Center Officials said

  • 2012 Caring for People Forum addresses issues affecting Airmen, families

    The 2012 Caring for People Forum concluded here Sept. 27 with a presentation of initiatives to members of the Air Force's Community Action Information Board and Integrated Delivery System.Since its establishment in 2009, the Caring for People Forum has evolved into a two-day seminar during which

  • Commissary will close for store reset Oct. 21-23

    As part of the Defense Commissary Agency's ongoing effort to enhance the shopping experience, the Joint Base Andrews Commissary will close early Oct. 21 at 5 p.m., and will be closed through Oct. 23, while it undergoes a store "reset." It will reopen as regularly scheduled, Oct. 24. A reset is an

  • AFDW command chief meets with Airmen, shares perspective

    Chief Master Sgt. Scott A. Fuller brought together Air Force District of Washington's enlisted force during an enlisted call Sept. 24.The AFDW command chief mostly talked about deliberate development and responsibilities all Airmen hold - be it within the physical fitness arena, dress and