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  • Schwartz Honored for Exceptional Service as Air Force Chief

    The Defense Department bid farewell to one of its service chiefs today as Air Force Gen. Norton A. Schwartz was honored for 39 years of service during a retirement ceremony here which also welcomed his successor."It is a real honor and a pleasure to be able to have this chance today to pay tribute

  • CSAF, spouse recognized for distinguished service

    During the final days of a 39-year career, the Air Force's top Airman stood beside his wife as they were both recognized for their distinguished service in a modest ceremony before close colleagues and family members here Aug. 9.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz received the

  • Andrews opens Base Supply Center, provides opportunity to visually impaired

    Joint Base Andrews officially opened the doors to its AbilityOne Base Supply Center during a grand opening ceremony here on Aug. 8. Operated by Blind Industries and Service of Maryland (BISM), the supply center sells office and cleaning supplies, furniture, tools and uniforms as well as various

  • AFDW transitions from CSA travel card to GTC

    The terms and conditions for the Air Force's travel charge card are changing, but Airmen can hang on to their blue cards.  From Aug. 7 through the end of September, the Air Force Banking Office will e-mail some 300,000 Airmen, informing them that their controlled spend account card will convert back

  • HQ AFDW gains new staff sergeant

    Headquarters Air Force District of Washington gained a new staff sergeant from the 13,448 staff sergeants selected for promotion Aug 2.Air Force Personnel Center officials announced the senior airmen anticipating promotion to staff sergeant from the 12E5 election board at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard

  • New TLF provides TLC for PCSing families

    Moving to a new station is often full of unknowns.  What will the new base be like?  Will the people be nice?  Will the Temporary Living Facilities be old and gross or nice and new?The new Presidential Inn TLF, which opened Aug. 14, 2012,  will help to resolve at least one of those uncertainties for

  • AF medical team integral part of mass casualty exercise

    The "walking wounded," arrived first to the field hospital set up by the 779th Medical Group. The warbling siren from an ambulance heralded the arrival of patients on litters. The doctors, nurses and medical technicians greeted them with the initial care that could save their lives or at a minimum

  • Andrews home to Civilian Program Specialist of the Year

    Joint Base Andrews proves once again that it is home to some of the most-elite Airmen in the Air Force by naming Jason Haddock, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy fire chief, winner of the 2012 Air Force Association Outstanding Air Force Civilian - Civilian Program Specialist of the Year. Haddock

  • East Fitness Center back in business

    Calling all weight lifters, cardio enthusiasts and physical-fitness adrenaline junkies on the east side of Andrews, the newly renovated East Fitness Center opened for business July 23. It took eight months to complete the renovations at the EFC at building 3705 on Fetchett Avenue. "A lot has changed