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  • 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
  • Andrew J. Stephens, 11th Wing historian, received the Outstanding Civilian Administrative Professional Award — Executive Level from Robert E. Corsi Jr., deputy administrative assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, during a ceremony at the Bolling Clubs April 25. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusti Caraker)

    Historian named outstanding civilian administrative professional -- executive level

    Andrew J. Stephens, 11th Wing historian, received the Outstanding Civilian Administrative Professional Award -- Executive Level during a ceremony at the Bolling Clubs April 25. Mr. Stephens was the sole historian in the Air Force District of Washington, providing extensive historical guidance and support by interfacing with the Air Force Historian
  • Airman Brandon L. Owens, 11th Security Forces Squadron, checks an ID card at Bolling's south gate May 7. A representative from the National Crime Prevention Council will be at the technology center May 14 at 1 p.m. to discuss tips on staying safe on the Internet and avoiding identity theft. The 11th Security Forces Squadron hosts this event in honor of police week, May 14 through 18. For more information, call Staff Sgt. Jana McClintock at (202) 767-8949. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dan DeCook)

    11th SFS hosts police week event

  • An Airman buckles his seatbelt before starting his car May 7 at Bolling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dan DeCook)

    Seat belts save lives, money

    According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration seat belts saved over 15,700 American lives in 2005, while preventing 350,000 serious injuries and $67 billion in economic costs. With the summer months quickly approaching, it is time Airmen start thinking about safety according to leadership. "Our Airmen are the most important resource
  • Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Smith, commissary shopper, picks apples from the new produce section at the Bolling commissary April 30. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandre Montes)

    Commissary makes layout changes

    The Bolling commissary began construction April 19, replacing old refrigerators, shelves and registers to redefine its look. The project is scheduled to be finish by the end of August and will result in an increase in products and accelerated service. Changes began with refrigerators in the produce section and will end with new bakery cases
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    Bolling celebrates Asian Pacific Heritage Month

    Cooking demonstrations featuring Filipino Lumpia, Japanese Gyoza and Indian Curry Rice, and an Expo of cultural performances, embassy representatives and food sampling are a few of the events people can expect from this years Asian Pacific Heritage Month during the month of May. The theme for this year is "Pursuing Excellence through Leadership,
  • Members of the mock jury discuss the facts from the case, State of Italia v. Gepetta, and decide on the verdict at the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals April 27. (U.S. AIr Force photo by Airman 1st Class R. Michael Longoria)

    Homeschoolers, legal office conduct fairytale trial

    Twelve Bolling area homeschoolers participated in a mock trial held by the 11th Wing Judge Advocate at Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals courtroom here April 27. The goal of the mock trial, State of Italia v. Gepetta, was to introduce the homeschoolers to the legal process. The children also learned about the military justice appeals processes,

  • Airman Hill murder trial gets under way at Bolling with opening statements, early testimony

    After five motions hearings and several months of administrative delays, the court-martial of Airman Calvin Eugene Hill, charged with premeditated murder, in the August 14, 2005 death of Airman 1st Class Ashley Turner while the two were stationed at Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland, began April 25 with opening statements from both sides. Maj.
  • L to R, front: SSgt Leah Francisco, NCO of Yr; SrA Victoria Herron, Amn of Yr; SMSgt Ish Mohammed, 1st Sgt of Yr; Elaine Rogers, AFDW Community Partner of the Year, 2006; Mr Michael Zdobysz; Civ Vol of Yr; Ms Catherine Fairlie (standing in for SMSgt Robert Rodewald, SNCO of the Yr who is deployed) L to R, Back: MSgt Brian Woodbury, Mil Vol of Yr; 1 Lt Thomas Eckel, CGO of Yr; Mr Wesley Beemer, Civ of the Yr Cat II; Ms Wanda Griggs, Civ of the Yr Cat I; Ms Patricia Gray, Civ of the Yr Cat III

    Headquarters Air Force District of Washington names Annual Award Winners

    Major General Robert L. Smolen, Commander, Air Force District of Washington, hosted the annual headquarters awards banquet on Apr. 24 in the Bolling Clubs. The winning Airmen and civilians from AFDW headquarters staff , 316th Wing, 11th Wing and the 79th Medical Wing were selected based on their outstanding performance and meritorious contributions
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