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  • Father watches son make history, 50 years after making his own mark

    On July 12, inmate 21239 watched his son, Lt. Col. Raymond Powell, hand command of The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard over to Lt. Col. Kenneth Marentette during a ceremony on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. The former commander's father, Michael Powell, was arrested in a Jackson, Miss.,

  • AFDW members part of Air Force award-winning team

    The winner of the 2011 George C. Kenney Award for Lessons Learned has been named, and includes several Air Force District of Washington members.The Kenney award is presented annually by the Air Force lessons learned community and the Air Force Association for the most significant contribution to the

  • 11th Wing Saftey Office - Not So Fun in the Sun

    The weather is getting warmer, schools are letting out and people are spending more time outdoors enjoying the warmer weather. Always be aware of heat conditions. Extreme heat conditions allow for potential heat-related illnesses and injuries such as dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.The

  • JBA Exchange rewards those who 'Made the Grade'

    According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, military children, especially those with deployed parents, face unique stresses that often result in higher rates of school absenteeism and failure.Keeping these unique challenges in mind, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service established an

  • Eight 'cool' ways to save energy this summer

    The average American family spends almost 20 percent of its utility bill on cooling. Increased energy production to run cooling systems raises your costs and contributes to pollution that adversely affects the quality of the air we breathe. With global energy prices rising, and environmental issues

  • USAF Band, Honor Guard, Drill Team represent Airmen for Independence Day

    The U.S. Air Force Band and U.S. Air Force Honor Guard celebrated Independence Day July 2-4 in New York, Pennsylvania and the nation's capital. "Each mission was special in and of itself," said Col. A. Phillip Waite, commander and conductor of The USAF Band. "Collectively these five performances

  • Air Force chief of staff announces 2011 Vector

    The Air Force's senior military officer released his vision for the future in the CSAF Vector 2011, which highlights the service's unique contributions to national security and also provides updates and the way ahead on the Air Force's priorities."A year ago I presented a vision for our Air Force,"

  • Andrews Youth Center holds Olympic celebration day

    The athletic spirit was alive at the Andrews Youth Center as the children ran, kicked and swam their way to victory at the first Olympic Day celebration here June 22. Children ages five to 18 competed in events that ranged from 10-meter sprints to a kickball championship, all designed to encourage

  • SMART scholars visit D.C. to learn about their new jobs

    Students ranging from undergraduates to PhD candidates will visit Joint Base Andrews, Md., in June, to learn more about their future with the Department of Defense.The students, as Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation program scholars, represent a $50 million investment in the DOD

  • Family Advocacy Office is here for you!

    Remember those hot days of summer fun? Well, they're back! The pools are open and local public schools close on 17 June. Now is the time to establish guidelines for children to play safe and have fun indoors and outdoors. Joint Base Andrews Child Supervision Guidelines can help ensure the safety of