Styrofoam this?!

Have you ever tried to recycle Styrofoam or polystyrene food containers on-base? You can't simply put them in the waste with other recycling materials and hope trash haulers pick it up and take it to their facility where it will somehow be managed. Why? Because Styrofoam just doesn't degrade,

Making your next event green

The Air Force family holds a great deal of functions and events including celebrations for promotions, awards and retirements, along with farewell parties. Who doesn't love a good time with friends and co-workers that you've grown to know, work with and admire during the past few months and years at

ANG welcomes USAF Band

The U.S. Air Force Band welcomed guest visitor and speaker Brig. Gen. Daryl L. Bohac, Nebraska National Air Guard, assistant adjutant general, Oct. 22. The performance was held at the Lincoln North Star High School, Lincoln, Neb., for the final Nebraska performance on the 25-day community relations

USAF Band and Honor Guard seize moments to impact communities

The U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard, two of the Air Force's premiere performing units, have spent nearly a month honoring - and being honored - on their 2011 Fall Tour. "We've had several audience members on this tour who have lost sons or daughters while serving in the military," said Chief

Andrews firefighter saves infant

In the heat of the moment, nerves and the pressure of high-stress situations may interfere with the effectiveness of performance of important tasks. That was not the case for 11th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter,  Matt Brady on Oct. 12. He utilized his training under pressure to successfully

Nebraska JROTC students meet Honor Guard

The U.S. Air Force is being represented across the Midwest by two of the service's premiere units - the honor guard and band. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Colors Team is on tour with the U.S. Air Force Band, assisting in spreading message of the global Air Force mission across Montana, Wyoming,

AFDW welcomes new command chief

A new command chief master sergeant has stepped into the position as the senior enlisted advisor for the Air Force's largest presence in the National Capital Region - the Air Force District of Washington. Chief Master Sergeant Scott A. Fuller is dual-hatted as the command chief master sergeant of

USAF Band's 2011 Fall Tour

Maj. Gen McDew shares leadership experience with McConnell

Drawing on nearly 30 years of Air Force experience, Maj. Gen. Darren McDew shared his vision of leadership and communication with McConnell's Airmen in a variety of forums Oct. 6 and 7, 2011. McDew is the commander of Air Force District of Washington, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and the keynote

JBA Family Advocacy raises awareness on domestic violence

The Joint Base Andrews Family Advocacy office began Domestic Violence Awareness Month with an autumn themed family event in the Community Activity Center on Oct. 1. The Pumpkin Bash offered free food, games, crafts, a pumpkin pie eating contest and the featured event, pumpkin smashing. They also had