Andrews Security Forces Senior NCO selected as best in AF

Master Sgt. William Darion Ping, 316th Security Forces senior NCO in charge of operations, has excelled in the security forces career field as evidenced by his recent selection as Air Force Security Forces Senior NCO of the Year for 2008. Years ago, the Somerset, Ky., native dreamt of being a police

Financial Readiness show makes 'cents'

Team Andrews members have the opportunity to attend the Financial Readiness Road Show Feb. 18 at the Reel Time Theater from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Hosted by Col. Steven Shepro, 316th Wing commander, the event is free and open to all Department of Defense identification card holders, including

Andrews suicide prevention program becoming model for Air Force

In a field that some might see as macabre, Adam Shane, 779th Medical Operations Squadron Suicide Prevention program manager, has found a way to make a difference in this world: by trying to save lives. Mr. Shane, who works on Andrews Air Force Base, Md., is dedicated to fulfilling the Air Force

JA delivers Valentine's cards at AFRH

Honor Guard practices at Air Force Memorial

Members of the United States Air Force Honor Guard practiced the wreath laying and arrival ceremonies Feb. 10 at the National Air Force Memorial. More than 90 members from several different Honor Guard flights came together to prepare themselves for the upcoming ceremony season that begins in

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AFDW Airmen visit Baltimore hospital

More than 35 Airmen from Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C., and the Pentagon visited more than 600 patients at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center Feb. 9. "This really made my day," said Albert Smith, Army retiree. "I really want to thank you guys for your service." Airmen ranging

Band announces 2009 guest artist series

The United States Air Force Band recently announced its Guest Artist Series 2009. The first show in the series is Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. in Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall with country music legend Charley Pride. The career Country Music Hall of Fame star Charley Pride spans over

Airmen build houses with Habitat for Humanity

Green Knights kick-start riding season

The Green Knights Motorcycle Club will meet Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. in building 1442, the Sports Page, on Andrews Air Force Base, Md., to kick-start the 2009 riding season. The Green Knights, a military motorcycle club, was formed in 1999 and formally recognized in early 2000 at McGuire AFB, N.J. "The