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  • CRYSTAL CITY, Va. -- Master Sgt. Jon Wedel, an Air Force Honor Guard member, talks with other volunteer mentors at a mentor training session about his past experiences being involved in the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. Held over Memorial Day weekend, TAPS is a three-day camp children and family members who have lost a loved one in military service can attend that aims to help teach families how to grieve, as well as share their stories and make friends who share their loss.

    TAPS volunteers help honor family heroes

    Most of the children are playing and laughing with those around them, while others are writing or coloring quietly. But a few are sitting alone, unable or unwilling to engage anyone at all. An air both of excitement and grief pervade the rooms, as old friends meet again and new arrivals watch shyly, hoping to make a friend or two. Here, the new
  • Marine Corps Staff Sgt Kenneth Andrews swims at the base pool during his lucnh break May 30. The base pool recently opened and will remain open until Labor Day. The pool is open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Swimming lessons are available Wednesday through Friday from 8 to 11 a.m. For more information, call (202) 767-9136. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dan DeCook)

    Dive in, cool down

  • Maj. Kat Strus, from the Air Force District of Washington A1 office, sings the "Star-Spangled Banner" at the National Memorial Day Parade Monday. The parade highlighted the Air Force's 60th anniversary as a separate service and featured Airmen from the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard. Maj. Gen. Robert L. Smolen, Air Force District of Washington commander, served as the grand marshall for the parade; Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne and Chief Master Sgt of the Air Force Rodney McKinley attended as well. In addition, members from all services represented the efforts of fighting men and women through every war and conflict since the early days of the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski)

    11th Wing supports National Memorial Day Parade

  • 579th MDG welcomes new commander

    The men and women of the 579th Medical Group welcomed Col. Dennis L. Oakes as the new 579th MDG commander during a ceremony on the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Lawn May 25. Colonel Oakes takes the reins from Col. Brenda J. McEleney. Colonel Oakes comes to the 11th Wing from the Air Force Surgeon General's Modernization Directorate, and is originally

  • Bolling to offer bus transportation to and from Anacostia Metro Station

    Beginning May 29, Bolling and Anacostia Annex will offer free bus transportation to and from the Anacostia Metro Station. From 6 to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m., three shuttles will transport federal employees from the Anacostia Metro Station to nine locations on Bolling and Anacostia Annex: Building 168, Anacostia child-development center,

  • Airman found not guilty of 2005 murder of fellow Airman in Iceland

    A military jury of eight Air Force officers and six enlisted members found Airman Calvin Eugene Hill not guilty of the August 14, 2005 premeditated murder of Airman Ashley Turner while the two were stationed at Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland, as well as a related obstruction of justice charge. The verdict was announced May 16. Airman Turner
  • Lisa Martin, library technician, reads to Bolling children during story time at the base library May 15. The library holds story time Tuesdays at 10 a.m and Thursdays at 2 pm. Located in Building 4439 on Tinker Street, the library is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. It is closed Sundays and federal holidays. For more information, call (202) 767-5578. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sean Adams)

    Hey kids, its story time

  • Privatization peeks interest at town hall meeting

    Housing privatization was the most discussed topic at Bolling's Town Hall Meeting held May 10 at the base technology center. Col. Thomas J. Carroll, the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, spoke about housing privatization and other 11th CES issues of concern to Bolling residents. "Housing privatization is a huge deal containing a lot of

  • Washington Nationals honor military service

    The Washington Nationals baseball team saluted the U.S. military during an evening pre-game program May 11 that featured fireworks, a group enlistment and servicemembers tossing ceremonial pitches. Military Appreciation Night activities held at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium here also included Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon R. England, who met with
  • Cheif Master Sgt. Richard Pearson, U.S. Air Force Band, sings the jail-time blues while locked up for Jail and Bail, one of the Air Force Assistance Fund fundrasier, outside the Bolling base exchange April 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandre Montes)

    Bolling exceeds AFAF contribution goal by 52 percent

    Bolling Air Force Base, D.C., raised $38,234 during this year's Air Force Assistance Fund drive, exceeding the preset goal of $25,030 by more than 50 percent. "This year's campaign has been the benchmark for future campaigns," said 1st Lt. Peter Mask, Alternate AFAF representative for Bolling and Andrews AFB. "It's truly an honor to have been part
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