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  • Andrews EOD helps Maryland police defuse 1,000 pound arsenal

    The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland doesn't just blow stuff up, they help ensure the safety and security of the president, the country's top leaders and foreign dignitaries by providing sweeps of the flight line, the Presidential

  • U.S. Air Force Band receives Gill Robb Wilson Award

    The United States Air Force Band was awarded the prestigious Gill Robb Wilson Award Sept. 14 at the Air Force Association Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. The Gill Robb Wilson Award is presented annually to an Air Force unit for outstanding contributions to national defense in the field of arts

  • Drill Team takes show to West Coast

    Spinning an M-1 Garand rifle with an eight inch fixed bayonet, at more than 40 miles an hour, mere inches from their faces is a normal day for the United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team. Once again, the Drill Team is on the road performing with the timing and flawless execution they are

  • 'Retiree' adopted by good family

    Ben is a special breed of Airman whose Army and Navy friends showed up in packs to support his retirement from active duty Sept. 8 at the Bolling Air Force Base Club, in Washington, D.C.  He had only served 11 years before retiring, but Ben spent his career as military working dog, dual-certified as

  • Air Force PME seminars recruiting now

    The Air War College senior leader course nonresident program and Air Command and Staff College seminar programs are soliciting eligible officers and federal employees for enrollment."Student seminars combine independent study with informal gatherings conducive to adult learning and have proven to be

  • AFA announces conference shuttle information

    The Air Force Association will hold its annual Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 14-16, 2009, at the Gaylord National Hotel located at National Harbor. The Technology Exposition features hundreds of exhibits and displays relating to aerospace technology. It will be open Sept.

  • Ceremonial guardsmen ready at moment's notice

    The United States Air Force Honor Guard's main mission is to provide military honors for those who spent their lives in service of their country. The Honor Guard trains its Airmen constantly to prepare for this mission. The recent funeral of Senator Edward Kennedy displayed the mission readiness of

  • Award-winning energy conservation strategy keeps the lights on

    Two Air Force District of Washington wings have implemented initiatives to reduce and conserve energy that have saved millions of dollars. Through conservation and infrastructure improvements, Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland and Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C, lead the Department of