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

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

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

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

11th SFS hosts police week event

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