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  • Breastfeeding responsibilities extend beyond mother, child

    Most all Air Force members - civilian and military - realize that our special military society is responsible for the care of ourselves, and each other. However, many don't realize that the health of children is something they each play a piece in - whether or not they're parents themselves.

  • AFDW command chief among experts offering advice during AFA convention forum

    Issues affecting America's Airmen took center stage Sept. 19 during the Air Force Association's 2011 Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition's Command Chief Master Sergeants Forum here Sept. 19.The forum provided Airmen an opportunity to communicate directly with chiefs on hot-button

  • AFDW kicks off CFC

    Air Force District of Washington's Combined Federal Campaign kicked off Sept. 26, offering federal civilians and military members the opportunity to contribute to more than 2,000 pre-screened charities.Maj. Gen. Darren McDew launched the command's annual CFC drive during a kick-off ceremony Sept. 23

  • AFDW command chief remembers POWs, MIAs

    The Air Force Sergeants' Association chapter 102 held its annual POW/MIA ceremony Sept. 16 at the Airmen Memorial Museum in Suitland, Md."Today and every third Friday of September is POW/MIA Recognition Day, a day of remembrance and hope for safe return of American Prisoners of War and those still

  • AF captain completes physical memorial on 9/11 anniversary

    A 31-year-old U.S. Air Force captain completed a grueling two-day physical challenge Sept. 11, all to honor Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the ten years since the 9/11 tragedy.Capt. Chris Pace, 58th Airlift Squadron instructor pilot, Altus Air Force

  • SECAF addresses state of the Air Force

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley addressed hundreds of Airmen, sister service members and industry leaders during the Air Force Association's 2011 Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition here, Sept. 19.Donley spoke about the state of the Air Force in regards to budget concerns,

  • AF announces civilian early retirement, separation incentive options

    The Air Force is implementing civilian Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay programs, Air Force officials announced today."Our goal with these programs is to mitigate the impact of reduced fiscal year 2012 funding on our permanent civilian workforce," said Maj.