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  • For AFDW Airmen & Civilians, volunteer opportunities abound

    Senior Airman Marquita Allen is the point person for a program that takes the Air Force District of Washington's manpower and applies it to charitable causes affecting people across the region. As the volunteer coordinator, Airman Allen is gearing up to supply manpower for the Washington D.C.

  • POTUS declares today Military Spouse Appreciation Day

    President Barack Obama has declared May 6 as Military Spouse's Appreciation Day. According to White House releases, this is part of the President and First Lady Michelle Obama's overall campaign to support military families. "Military spouses serve as steady and supportive partners to the heroes in

  • Andrews Attic and Thrift Shop re-open doors after renovation

    The Andrews Attic (formerly the Airman's Attic) and Andrews Thrift Shop re-opened Thursday after several weeks of work and more than $500,000 were spent renovating the building that houses both entities.The project was spearheaded by the First Sergeants Council with help from agencies both on and

  • High School students take tips from the pros

    "The goals are to be fair, consistent and efficient," said retired Lt. Col. Thomas Moran, host of the competition and the East vice president of the Virginia State Air Force Association, during the judges briefing. "However, be picky - very picky." Following that note, members of the U. S. Air Force

  • Band Superintendent to Retire

    Chief Master Sgt. Elizabeth Schouten, Superintendent for The United States Air Force Band, will retire this summer, after 30 years of service in the Air Force.Chief Schouten began her career as a clarinetist in the Concert Band in 1981. She has performed with the Concert Band in concerts and

  • 779th MDG welcomes Joint Commission survey

    The Joint Commission is slated to conduct an on-site survey of Malcolm Grow Medical Center and the 779th Medical Group May 2 to May 6. On-site surveys are conducted every three years. The accreditation award recognizes 779 MDG's dedication to continuous compliance with the Joint Commission's

  • Joint Base Andrews Airman selected for Tops in Blue

    Joint Base Andrew's own Airman 1st Class Kristin Wash, 779th Medical Support Squadron logistics technician, has been selected as one of the newest cast members of Tops in Blue. As the Air Force's premiere entertainment showcase, Tops in Blue consists of Airmen who are committed to providing

  • JBA Veterinary clinic cares for MWDs, your dog too

    The primary mission of the Joint Base Andrews Veterinary Service clinic is to provide medical support for government owned animals including military working dogs and secret service dogs. The veterinary clinic provides top of the line medical and dental care for the 11th Security Forces Squadron