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  • Air Force officials describe ICBM way-ahead

    As intercontinental ballistic missiles gain prominence in the Air Force's nuclear enterprise, service officials related the importance of maintaining the system during the 2012 Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition here Sept. 18.Panelists included Maj. Gen. William

  • Air Force recognizes 2012 Outstanding Airmen of the Year, AFDW Airman

    The 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year attended a recognition reception and dinner hosted by the 2012 Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition here Sept. 17.The Airmen were lauded for demonstrating "outstanding leadership, job performance, community involvement and

  • New DOD Safe Helpline Mobile App now available

    The Department of Defense announced its new DOD Safe Helpline Mobile Application. With this new app, service members transitioning to civilian life will have access to critical resources that assist in managing the short- and long-term effects of sexual assault. This new app is the latest in a

  • SecAF: Caring for Airmen top priority

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley used his keynote speech at the 2012 Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition here Sept. 17 to discuss the importance of caring for Airmen."Whatever the intensity of our nation's demands, in war or in peace, we have an abiding

  • SecAF highlights 'state of force' at AFA conference

    In his keynote address at the 2012 Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition here Sept. 17, Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley discussed major service accomplishments over the last 12 months and the Air Force's strategic way ahead.Donley said the Air Force's

  • U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team wraps up southern California tour

    The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team wrapped up a three-day tour during a final performance at the Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL football game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., Sept. 16. During the Drill Team's tour of southern California, they performed in Hollywood,

  • Leaders issue Air Force birthday message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:As we celebrate the United States Air Force's 65th birthday, we salute all of the

  • 11th SFG Airmen remember 9/11 victims

    Sweat dripped and boots clomped Sept. 11, 2012, as members of the 11th Security Forces Squadron participated in a 9/11 Memorial Ruck March that spanned nine miles and 11,000 meters around the perimeter of Joint Base Andrews. Beginning at Building 1845, the 11th SFG headquarters building, more than

  • 2012 Jazz Heritage Series - Bring on the Jazz!

    This Fall, there will be three exciting opportunities to see the Airmen of Note and featured guest artists perform as a part of the 2012 Jazz Heritage Series. All of the concerts are free and non-ticketed. Each concert begins at 8 p.m. and take place at The George Washington University' s Lisner

  • JBA hosts POTUS for ceremony honoring Benghazi Consulate Victims

    Joint Base Andrews was the chosen site for a ceremony today honoring the four Americans killed in an attack on the American consulate in Benghazi, Libya Sept. 11.President of the United States Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of Defense