'Excellent' ORI for Andrews: 89AW, 316 WG team success!

The 89th Airlift Wing Operations Readiness Inspection results are in! The SAM FOX team, in conjunction with support from the 316th Wing and 79th Medical Wing, met or exceeded all graded areas.With an overall "excellent" rating, the wing only received minor findings in any of their programs, wing

40 years of service recognized

Drill Team perfroms in the Big Apple

Chief Battenberg comments on IPTU regulations

The Air Force has released guidance this month for wear of the physical training uniform, replacing previous guidance in Air Force Instruction36-2903. According to the message released from Air Force A1 and signed by Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III, deputy chief of staff for Manpower and Personnel,

General Jodice completes 'fini' flight over nation's capital

The twin skids of the 1st Helicopter Squadron's aircraft number 21 kissed the ground gently on an overcast November day, signifying the "fini" flight, or final flight, of Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Ralph Jodice. A fighter pilot by training, General Jodice had the privilege

H1N1 should be treated in children and adults

Peak months for seasonal influenza (flu) outbreaks are usually during the winter months of January and February. In addition to seasonal flu, 2009 H1N1 (formerly "swine flu") represents an additional virus infecting people this season. 2009 H1N1 is widespread throughout the United States at this

Air Force spouses: Heart of the team

Bolling Air Force Base Airman and Family Readiness Center members welcomed 14 Air Force spouses to a Heart Link seminar Nov. 7 in the AFRC training room."Heart Link is designed to be a fun, interactive and informative orientation for military spouses to learn how the Air Force works and the

Flu Info Line for Airmen up and running

Visits to Malcolm Grow Medical Center (MGMC) for flu-related symptoms have continued to decline over the past several weeks. The Flu Clinic on Andrews closed Dec. 2. If you or your family members are exhibiting flu-like symptoms and have questions or concerns, call the Flu Info Line at 240-857-7777

DoD recognizes disabled Bolling AFB employee

The Defense Department officials recognized the work and contributions made by disabled contract employees during a ceremony held at the Pentagon Oct. 21. Among those recognized at the event was Keith Tyson, a retail associate employee at the Blind Industries and Services of Maryland's Office Eagle

3rd quarter standouts recognized for excellence

Six AFDW personnel were selected for third quarter awards at a luncheon at The Club on Joint Base Andrews-NAF Washington, Md. The awards were presented by AFDW Commander Maj. Gen. Ralph Jodice and AFDW Command Chief Pat Battenberg. For efficient management of workflow within the Executive Services