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  • H1N1 vaccines for DoD late to arrive

    The arrival date for the mandatory H1N1 vaccine is now forecasted for early November for active duty military members. The Department of Defense previously announced the availability of H1N1 vaccine in mid-October. Upon receipt of the H1N1 vaccine, the following groups will be given the vaccinations

  • Veterans Affairs secretary announces new gravesite locator

    The secretary of Veterans Affairs announced Oct. 16 here that the Department of Veterans Affairs has made the gravesites of more than 6.7 million veterans easier to locate using handheld devices with Internet capability, such as "smart phones." "This innovative program continues VA's commitment to

  • Bolling AFB celebrating 'Year of the Air Force Family'

    Earlier this year Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley designated July 2009 to July 2010 as the "Year of the Air Force Family," a year-long focus on Air Force programs highlighting the importance of, and commitment to, the entire Air Force

  • TRICARE announces changes to immunization policy

    In an effort to support non-active duty TRICARE Prime enrollees obtaining the H1N1 immunization, and avoid Point of Service charges, a temporary suspension of the requirement that the Prime enrollee obtain a referral from their Primary Care Manager to receive the H1N1 immunization from a

  • H1N1 vaccine coming soon, seasonal flu vaccine still available

    Malcolm Grow Medical Center has not received the H1N1 influenza vaccine yet, but expects the initial shipments soon. While there will eventually be enough vaccine to immunize anyone who wishes to be vaccinated, the goal is to immunize those at highest risk first. In order to do so, the 79th Medical

  • Graphics support currently available at Bolling AFB

    Graphics support is available to Joint Team Andrews personnel via a support agreement in place with the 11th Wing public affairs office at Bolling Air Force Base. The Graphic Arts Division of the public affairs office provides professional creation and design for illustrations, charts, graphics,

  • Hush House: ensuring F-16 Fighting Falcons are fit for flight

    The District of Columbia Air National Guard 113th Maintenance Squadron has a facility that tests F-16 Fighting Falcon F110-GE-100 engines to ensure they are safe for flight before they are installed on the aircraft.The Hush House test facility is primarily used for testing uninstalled engines

  • Jazz Heritage Series continues

    The United States Air Force Band's Airmen of Note will present another broadcast taping session with jazz baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the United States Air Force Band Hangar II, 201 McChord Street, Bolling Air Force Base, D.C. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Seating is

  • Navy welcomes SFS to Anacostia firing range

    As joint basing rapidly approaches, the 11th Security Forces Squadron and the members at the Anacostia Armory/Range have already made the transition. What used to be a firing range for only United States Navy members, now houses both the Navy and the Air Force. Before moving to the Anacostia

  • Senior leaders draw attention to Energy Awareness Month

    Air Force senior leaders are leaning on Airmen to continue to assist with the service's energy challenges and help increase the nation's energy independence. Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz announced their initiative in a service-wide