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  • "Today" show hosts Lester Holt and Natalie Morales interview Chief Master Sgt. Ed Teleky, drum major and NCO in charge of the U.S. Air Force Band's Ceremonial Brass, July 4 during a live broadcast from Rockefeller Plaza in New York. The Ceremonial Brass has performed annually on the Today show since 1998. Both Holt and Morales are children of career Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Robert S. Mesite)

    Brass celebrates Fourth of July with millions

    The United States Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass played its 10th performance in New York on NBC's "Today" show as part of this year's a Fourth of July celebration. "The U.S. Air Force Band is honored to represent the excellence found in every Air Force career field," said Col. Dennis M. Layendecker, commander and music director. "Our 'Today' show
  • Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers along with the U.S. Air Force Band watch fireworks over the nation's capital July 4 after a concert at the Washington Monument. The Band presents a special concert open to the public at the base of the Washington Monument as part of the National Park Service's Independence Day Celebration. The program included the Concert Band, the Singing Sergeants, Max Impact and a special appearance by the Grammy Award-winning country artists Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marleah Miller)

    Larry Gatlin, the Gatlin Brothers create fireworks with AF Band

  • U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members train for the upcoming 90th anniversary birthday ceremony of Bolling July 1 at the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Lawn. A ceremonial tattoo is 7 p.m. July 25. Bolling was established July 1, 1918, and named in honor of Col. Raynal C. Bolling whom was killed in World War I. The land was then scouted by William C. Ockerand and Brig. Gen. William "Billy" Mitchell to be the only air field in the nation's capital. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandre Montes)

    Practice makes perfect

  • The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team stands ready just before a performance July 4 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. The drill team is the traveling component of the Honor Guard and tours worldwide representing all Airmen while showcasing Air Force precision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sean Adams)

    Gentlemen start your engines

  • Andrew J. Stephens, the Air Force District of Washington and 11th Wing historian, poses for a photo with retired Air Force Col. John Warden III, president of Venturist, Inc. Mr. Stephens and Colonel Wardern were both speakers at the Air Power and Strategy: Challenges for the 21st Century Conference in Shrivenham, England (London area) from June 12-13. Mr. Stephens mounted the podium with his paper, "Stairway to Heaven: Building Air and Space Power Awareness through Public and Media Outreach," a reflection of his vision for effective public affairs strategies in air forces worldwide. (Photo courtesy of Andy Stephens)

    Wing historian impresses at London air power conference

    Andrew J. Stephens, the Air Force District of Washington and 11th Wing historian, has added another impressive line to his already-glowing resume. At the June 12-13 Air Power and Strategy: Challenges for the 21st Century Conference in Shrivenham, England (London area), Mr. Stephens mounted the podium with his paper, "Stairway to Heaven: Building

  • New center consolidates information services

     ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Maryland -- A new Area Processing Center that enables the Air Force to consolidate e-mail, Web, file-sharing and other information services for more than 160,000 active-duty Air Force, contractors, civilians and Air National Guardsmen into one location opened May 1 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. This is a regional data
  • Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Wollenberg (front left), Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan Public Affairs, recites the oath of enlistment read by Army Lt. Col. David Johnson (front right), CSTC-A Public Affairs, March 28 atop a mountain outside Kabul, Afghanistan. Holding the flag are Navy Petty Officer 1st Class David M. Votroubek (left) and Navy Seaman Tim Newborn (right), both CSTC-A Public Affairs. Sergeant Wollenberg is deployed from 11th Wing Public Affairs, Bolling Air Force Base, D.C. (CSTC-A photo by Marine Staff Sgt. Luis P. Valdespino Jr.)

    Four more years

  • Is portion distortion out of control or managable?

    Portion sizes for foods have increased significantly over the past two decades. More than 66 percent of Americans are now considered overweight or obese. Not only do consumers want to get "their money's worth" in fast food establishments, but larger portions have also become the norm at home. If people look around, it seems other things are growing

  • Think before you drink: April is Alcohol Awareness Month

    The month of April is designated as Alcohol Awareness Month and the base Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program team wants to encourage Andrews members to be mindful of alcohol abuse. "When many people think of an alcohol abuser, they tend to picture the stereotypical alcoholic in the movies, a middle-aged man sitting alone in a
  • Master Sgt. Russell P. Petcoff, 11th Wing Public Affairs, received a Defense Meritorious Service Medal March 26. Sergeant Petcoff recently deployed to the International Security Assistance Force Public Information Office, Kabul, Afghanistan. While there, he produced more than 300 media releases and answered breaking news queries for a command of 37,000 troops representing 42 nations. Following the shoot down of a Chinook helicopter, Sergeant Petcoff authored the messages for public release for an all-night news media response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel DeCook.)

    Warrior of the Week

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