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  • Safety should be paramount for motorcycle riders

    The Critical Days of Summer are well underway, and with the spike in temperature comes a spike in safety risks for military personnel, especially motorcycle riders. In fiscal year 2008 alone, 15 Airmen across the country died in motorcycle-related mishaps, and nine since the beginning of this

  • Post 9-11 GI bill now transferable to dependents

    The Department of Defense began accepting applications from Airmen to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to dependents June 29. "The Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer of benefits option is a landmark benefit to eligible Airmen," said Lt. Gen. Richard Newton III, Air Force Personnel and Manpower deputy

  • Commander Call offers opportunity to see into AFDW's future

    Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Ralph Jodice will conduct three Commander's Calls for AFDW personnel July 14 and 15. In response to past transportation issues, General Jodice will be taking the message to AFDW employees at the Pentagon and on Bolling Air Force Base, in

  • Brass starts Fourth of July with performance on Today Show

    The United States Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass performed in New York City July 4 on NBC's "Today" show. "It was such an honor to be able to represent the men and women of the Air Force and U.S. military on NBC Today on the 4th of July," said Chief Master Sgt. Ed Teleky, U.S. Air Force Band drum

  • Band commander passes the baton

    The men and women of the United States Air Force Band welcomed their new commander during a change-of-command ceremony June 29 in Hangar 2 on Bolling Air Force Base, D.C. Lt. Col. Alan C. Sierichs takes the reins from Col. Dennis M. Layendecker, who relinquished command after seven years. "The Air

  • Andrews leader shows support for Horses for Heroes

    The horse has been the most widely used animal throughout military history. They were used to pull chariots and to carry some of the military's finest leaders into battle. With the appearance of modern ranged weapons and motorized vehicles, the use of the horse for military purposes has declined.

  • Inaugural JBAB Open House 'jam-packed' with entertainment

    As Bolling Air Force Base prepares to open its gates to the public for the first time in nearly eight years, visitors to the base have a great deal to look forward to in the way of family-friendly entertainment.The Inaugural Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Open House July 4 will feature live musical

  • Air Force Association salutes NCR Airmen

    The local chapter of the Air Force Association held its first Salute to the Nation's Capital Region Embedded Airmen June 25. Twelve Airmen, including two Bolling Airmen, were presented with awards for outstanding performance.Maj. Gen. Ralph Jodice, Air Force District of Washington commander, as well

  • Nationals offer record number of free tickets to military

    The Washington Nationals will open their gates free of charge to more than 2,000 military personnel and their family members Independence Day Weekend. The team identified July 3-5 as "a natural fit" to distribute tickets to their military fans. The weekend will include a fireworks display Friday