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  • Medal of Honor recipient honored by Air Force District of Washington

    Air Force Medal of Honor recipient Col. William A. Jones III will be honored by the Air Force District of Washington when a building being constructed on Andrews Air Force Base, Md., is named in his honor.The building will be known as "The William A. Jones III Building" and is prominently located at

  • Honor Guard recognizes top three ceremonial guardsmen

    Three of the "best and brightest" from the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard were recently recognized for their achievements during 2009.Earning awards for their outstanding leadership, job performance, and self-improvement were: Ceremonial Guardsman of the Year Senior Airman Noel Sweeney was chosen to

  • Top Team Bolling members recognized at annual awards banquet

    It was a night that marked the last annual awards event for the 11th Wing at Bolling Air Force Base, and the event was appropriately themed , "Faithful to a Proud Heritage- Celebrating 92 Years of Excellence."Members from the 11th Wing gathered at the Bolling Club March 12 for the 2009 11th Wing

  • NCR members show Honor Flight veterans warm welcome

    More than 200 military members from the National Capital Region welcomed 256 World War II Honor Flight veterans and volunteer guardians March 10 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.Since May 2005, HFN has transported more than 36,000 World War II, Korea and Viet Nam veterans to Washington,

  • World War II Fly Girls soar to highest honor

    Hundreds of people packed the visitor center of the nation's Capitol Wednesday, and hundreds more eager to enter were turned away with a firm, "We are filled to capacity." It was said to have been the greatest number of patrons to fill the center for a single event in the Capitol's history. Inside,

  • Airey House, Court dedicated to first chief master sergeant of the Air Force

    The chief master sergeant of the Air Force quarters and the street the quarters reside on were dedicated to the first CMSAF, Paul W. Airey, during a dedication here Wednesday. "[We are here to] honor our first CMSAF, Paul Airey," said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy, number 16 in a long

  • Outstanding Airmen recognized at 79th Medical Wing Annual Awards

    The 79th Medical Wing celebrated the accomplishments of outstanding personnel during the Annual Awards Banquet held on March 6, 2010 at the club on Bolling Air Force Base. "It has been a great night. The individuals recognized tonight are dedicated professionals whose selfless efforts ensure the

  • Family vacations or spring break in Mexico require vigilance

    Travelers to Mexico should exercise a high degree of caution, according to the Department of State. The alert comes just as many U.S. college students and families are making spring break travel plans.On Feb. 22, the State Department re-issued a Travel Alert for U.S. citizens traveling and living in

  • AF Band fights the clock to produce 'Off We Go'

    With thousands of hours of musical takes to edit and a tight deadline to meet, Chief Master Sgt. Barbara Taylor is an Airman on a mission. She is the producer of The United States Air Force Band's upcoming album, "Off We Go," intended for wide release in December 2010."Off We Go" is a full CD,