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  • Col. Steven Shepro (center), 316th Wing commander, along with Airman Tiffany Barker (left), 316th Operations Support Squadron, and Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Haggett, 316th Force Support Squadron Superintendent, cut a birthday cake at the Freedom Hall Dining Facility Thursday. September 18 commemorated the Air Force’s 61st birthday. Airman Barker is the newest Airman on Andrews, while Chief Haggett is Andrews’ most seasoned career Airman. (USAF photo by Senior Airman Steven R. Doty)

    Air Force Birthday Celebration

  • Maj. Gen. Ralph Jodice II, Air Force District of Washington commander, greets Navy Rear Adm. Patrick J. Lorge, commandant, Naval District of Washington, on his arrival to the general’s office Sept. 18. This is the first official meeting between the two component commanders, who have specific service roles in the National Capital Region and shared responsibilities as leaders of their respective commands in the Joint Forces Headquarters-NCR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renae L. Kleckner)

    Air Force, Naval District of Washington leaders meet

  • (From left to right) Airman 1st Class Damen Smith, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard; Honorable Michael Donley, acting secretary of the Air Force; Gen. Norton Schwartz, chief of staff of the Air Force; Chief Master Sgt. Rodney McKinley, chief master sergeant of the Air Force; and Chaplain (Col.) Charlie Stutts, Arlington National Cemetery senior chaplain, cut the Air Force’s 61st birthday cake Sept. 18 on the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Lawn on Bolling. Airman Smith and Colonel Stutts where chosen to cut the cake as the youngest and oldest members of the 11th Wing. The Air Force is celebrating 61 years as an independent organization after separating from the Army Air Corps in 1947. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sean Adams)

    Leadership and 11th Wing celebrate AF birthday

  • Maj. Gen. Ralph Jodice, right, Air Force District of Washington commander, greets Maj. Gen. Winfield W. Scott III, 18th Air Force commander, outside the Headquarters AFDW building Sept. 12. General Scott, whose headquarters is at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., visited Andrews Air Force Base, Md., as a part of an initial mission brief from the 89th Airlift Wing. The 89th AW is one of 12 Air Mobility Command wings for which 18th AF is responsible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renae Kleckner)

    AFDW commander hosts 18th Air Force leader

  • A Time of Remembrance honors children of the fallen

    More than 160 children who lost parents in Operations Enduring Freedom or Iraqi Freedom will receive a Gold Medal of Remembrance during "A Time of Remembrance" tribute Saturday starting at noon on the Washington Monument Grounds on the National Mall at 17th St. N.W, and Constitution Ave. N.W. The event is open to the public.The goal of "A Time of
  • Airman 1st Class Anna M. Wasson, 11th Operations Group, speaks with Capt. Michael D. Fanton, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, about creating e-mail accounts for incoming Airmen Sept. 16 at the Honor Guard complex. Airman Wasson was coined Sept. 15 during a wing stand-up by Col. Jon A. Roop, 11th Wing commander, for spearheading the validation of 450 network accounts and being named the 11th Wing Information Manager of the Quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tim Chacon)

    Bolling Spotlight

  • 11th Wing commander announces new ADR policy

    Col. Jon A. Roop, 11th Wing commander, recently announced a new policy concerning alternate dispute resolution. The intent of ADR is to provide a local dispute resolution option other than the traditional complaint systems used for active duty and federal civilian employees. In an effort to save time, money, resources and improve productivity the

  • AF Historical Foundation sets award banquet for Oct. 6

    The Air Force Historical Foundation announced its annual awards banquet will be held Oct. 6 in Arlington, Virginia. The banquet will feature Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman, former chief of staff of the Air Force, as the guest speaker. Anyone who wants to attend may register online at www.afhistoricalfoundation.org or call Tom Bradley at (301) 736-1959.
  • Senior Airman Dan DeCook, Airmen of Distinction events coordniator, hands $20 to Senior Airman Matoya Griffin Sept. 12 at the Bolling Shoppette. The AOD gave away a total of $240 in gas money to Air Force E-4's and below to raise awareness of the council and promote what the council does. (U.S. Air Force illistration by Senior Airmen R. Michael Longoria)

    AOD helps Airmen fill their tanks

     The Air Force District of Washington Airmen of Distinction gave a dozen Airmen $20 in gas Sept. 12 at the Bolling Shoppette. "Wow," said Senior Airmen Adiah Phillips, 11th Mission Support Group. "I feel like I just won the lotto." The AOD took the opportunity to help Airmen and increase their membership at the same time. "Part of our mission is to

  • AF Financial Services Center works through challenges

    Last fall, Financial Management implemented its largest change in its 60-plus year history with the establishment of Air Force Financial Services Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. Back shop military pay and travel processes for your installation migrated to the AFFSC with the goal of saving manpower while streamlining processes. The growing
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