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

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

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

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

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

Live jazz band preforms at Slip Inn

AF lays wreath in honor of the Flak Man crew

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JVC makes policy change for signing visitors on base

After a policy change on April 1, visitors are no longer required to provide their Social Security number on entry authorization lists for events held on Bolling. "This is in an effort to minimize the security concerns associated with providing Social Security numbers," said Maj. Richard W. DeMouy,

AFDW commander hosts Air Force Review

In true "Heritage to Horizons" style, the Air Force held an event that took a more than 300-year-old military-review ceremony and presented it to a modern audience. Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Robert Smolen hosted the Air Force Review April 14 at the Air Force Memorial,