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  • 9th Annual Latina Symposium inspires and recognizes excellence

    Leaders from across numerous branches of the U.S. military joined to inspire women by sharing their leadership experiences during the 9th Annual National Latina Symposium Sept. 6, in Arlington, Va.The annual workshop and recognition ceremony, sponsored by the Anna Maria Arias Foundation and Latina

  • Airmen survive motorcycle crash thanks to PPE and Wingmen

    "When I woke up in the ambulance, the paramedic took my helmet and shoved it in my face and said 'if you hadn't been wearing this we would be scraping your brains up off the pavement and you would be dead,'" Maj. Adam Travis recalled of a motorcycle ride that could have been his last.This fiscal

  • Strong finish for Critical Days of Summer

    The Air Force 2012 Critical Days of Summer campaign ended Sept. 4 with zero fatalities for the Labor Day weekend for the first time in five years. "We at the Safety Center always have a Quest for Zero mission," said Bill Parsons, Air Force Chief of Ground Safety. "It is, and always should be, our

  • Service members encouraged to register to vote

    Sixty days remain until the Nov. 6 general presidential election. If you have not requested your absentee ballot for the election and would like to do so, go to FVAP.gov and use our online registration and absentee ballot assistant or contact your unit or installation voting assistance officers.If

  • Flu vaccine is available for JBAB Airmen

    The influenza vaccine is now available for Department of Defense Tricare beneficiaries at the 579th Medical Group Immunization Clinic on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C."In an effort to help our beneficiaries stay healthy we are hosting three flu drives Sept. 13, Sept. 26, and Oct. 10

  • AFDW Commander Offers Initial Impressions and Appreciation

    Having been in command at AFDW for just over a month, I've had the privilege of meeting many of you and seeing you in action. I've watched with pride as you execute missions vital to our Air Force and National Capital Region with precision and professionalism. I see why "AFDW Rocks!"The proud men

  • Former Honor Guard Airman becomes 'pin up' girl for charity

    Military members often help their local communities with volunteer work, but one Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Airman is aiding her favorite charities as a pin-up model.Staff Sgt. Destiny English, a 99th Medical Operation Squadron mental health flight technician, is using her off-duty time to take

  • Flu vaccine: Best protection against illnesses

    The flu vaccine is available immediately for patients at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., and the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. The Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic here will have this season's flu vaccine drive for all Department of Defense Tricare beneficiaries 18

  • AF senior leaders stress safety through final Critical Days of Summer

    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 all Air Force personnel:As our Nation pays tribute to American workers during Labor Day weekend, we thank all Airmen for your