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  • Chaplains Provide Honored Service

    On a cold and windy day in Arlington, Va., Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Richard Black reads a few words to the small crowd gathered around a casket in Arlington National Cemetery -"We gather today, in the shadow of our Nation's Capitol, to show our respect and to honor one who was prepared to give his

  • AF Charity Ball raises $500,000 for AFAS

    The fourth annual Air Force Charity Ball was the most successful fundraiser since its conception, raising more than $500,000 for the Air Force Aid Society March 24 at the Bolling Clubs. "We received fantastic support from the Air Force and our corporate sponsors in raising money for our Airmen and

  • A special visit to National Naval Medical Center’s wounded service members

    Air Force District of Washington commander, Major General Robert L. Smolen, Mrs. Smolen and other AFDW staff visited wounded Service members at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD on Mar. 12. Gen. Smolen and guests were escorted through the hospital by Chief Petty Officer J. D. Wilson,

  • Bolling, Pentagon set AFAF contribution goal of $25,515

    The Air Force Assistance Fund "Commitment to Caring" campaign begins on Bolling and the Pentagon March 12, with a goal of 100 percent face-to-face contact, and to raise $25,515 in donations. The campaign, now in its 34th year, raises funds for four affiliate organizations, the Air Force Aid Society,

  • 11th Wing presented Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

    The 11th Wing has been awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for outstanding performance from Oct. 1, 2003 until Sept. 30, 2005, the Air Force Personnel Center announced March 5. All Airmen assigned to the 11th Wing during the specified period are authorized to immediately begin wearing the

  • Airmen of the 11th Wing visits the Armed Forces Retirement Home

    Several 11th Wing Airmen joined Col. Kurt F. Neubauer, 11th Wing Commander, during a visit with residents at the Armed Forces Retirement home in Washington D. C., Feb. 13. Since the visit coincided with the monthly ice cream social, during the stop at the retirement home, the 11th Wing staff donned