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  • '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

  • With facade up, Jones Building takes shape

    With much of the façade in place and at 47 percent completion, The William A. Jones III Building is beginning to resemble a five story, green office complex that will house Airmen from several organizations throughout the National Capital Region on Andrews Air Force Base, Md. The Blizzard of 2010

  • Andrews defenders save two lives before combat tour to Iraq

    Four 316th Security Forces Squadron Airmen saved the lives of a mother and child after securing the scene of a vehicle accident on a highway near the Nevada installation where they were conducting pre-deployment training prior to their deployment to Iraq.On any given day, approximately 250 security