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  • Conductor emeritus to lead 300 musicians at AF memorial

    For Conductor Emeritus of The U.S. Air Force Band Col. Arnald D. Gabriel, a June 20 concert at The Air Force Memorial will tie together several aspects of his life and career which have shaped the nation.Colonel Gabriel, who retired from the Air Force in 1985, will lead a band of 325 musicians

  • 2010 Air Force Cycling Classic huge success

    In a sea of colorful jerseys, cyclists of all ages, riding on every type of bicycle imaginable and representing numerous companies and organizations, took to the streets June 12-13 for the Air Force 2010 Cycling Classic in Clarendon and Crystal City, Va. Nearly 1,950 riders participated in the

  • 'Salvia' added to banned substances for AFDW Airmen

    Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darrell Jones issued a General Order June 9, 2010, prohibiting the use, possession or distribution of "Salvia" and "Spice" based on the risks to the health, welfare, and good order and discipline of the force, and the associated threat to mission

  • Hurricane season has arrived: Are you prepared?

    Hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through November 30. This region is not immune to hurricanes. Being prepared is imperative. When preparing for a hurricane, always have a plan. Plans include an emergency kit containing a large supply of food, water, household items and prescription

  • Air Chief's Twilight Tattoo complete success

    The Air Force Chief of Staff's Conference of American Air Chiefs Twilight Tattoo was held this weekend on the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Lawn on Bolling Air Force Base and featured some of Bolling's finest.Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, U.S. Air Force chief of staff, hosted the event celebrating "50 Years

  • 11th Wing units team up to make Twilight Tattoo a success

    While the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and Band lit up the stage for the Conference of the Chiefs of American Air Forces Twilight Tattoo June 12 and 13, numerous other 11th Wing organizations worked behind the scenes to make the show go on.From the transportation support provided by the 11th Logistics

  • Air Chiefs Tattoo open to all DoD I.D. cardholders

    The Conference of American Air Chiefs Twilight Tattoo is open to all Defense Department identification cardholders June 12 and June 13. An informal dress rehearsal night and formal performance night both being at 8:30 p.m. The event on the Ceremonial Lawn features precision performances by some of

  • Ribbon cutting ceremony marks official opening of USO lounge

    The new United Service Organization lounge at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., is a place where service members are welcomed with open arms and are treated like family. The USO held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, June 9, celebrating the official opening of its newly renovated lounge at the Andrews