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  • Melanoma, the "ugly duckling" lesion

    According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer in their lifetime. One of the more worrisome types of skin cancer is melanoma.Melanoma is a skin cancer that grows in pigment-making cells, called melanocytes.  It is potentially life

  • K-9 handlers: Pursuing the enemy

    With the largest military working dog facility in the Air Force, the 11th Security Support Squadron trains 32 K-9s on controlled aggression techniques, building searches, bomb/drug detection and handler protection.

  • NASIC Airman named one of AF's top 12

    A National Air and Space Intelligence Center Airman was named one of the Air Force's Top 12 Airmen of the Year in an announcement from the Air Force Personnel Center Monday, July 27, 2015.Senior Airman Meaghan Holley, a native of Duluth, Minn., was selected by a special board at the AFPC and is now

  • New Commander for the 79th Medical Wing

    Colonel Sharon Bannister assumed command of the 79th Medical Wing (79 MDW) on Tuesday, July 28, at 9 a.m. at the Ceremonial Lawn on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, District of Columbia.The event was hosted by Maj. Gen. Darryl W. Burke, Air Force District of Washington Commander."I can't

  • Air Force District of Washington Capital Airman: Captain Katherine Brock

    Captain Katherine Brock, an Air Force District of Washington Capital Airman, has a unique opportunity that not many get to experience every day. As a protocol officer in AFDW's Ceremonies and Protocol directorate, Brock has a direct role in how the rest of the country sees our military.Originally

  • Summer Fitness Safety

    Summer is one of the best times of the year for Airmen and their families to be active, but precautions can be essential to having a safe season."During hot-weather exercise, watch for signs and symptoms of heat-related illness," said Jamison Kesselring, Air Force District of Washington ground

  • Air Force Band mobilizes its largest contingent in its history

    Multiple waves of bandsmen flooded New York City over the Fourth of July holiday in the largest mobilization of the band's history.154 Airmen, including 122 bandsmen, 4 honor guard members, 8 drivers, supporting crews, and senior leaders attended and performed at seven events to represent the Air

  • Air Force Band and Honor Guard celebrate Fourth of July in NYC

    The United States Air Force Band and Honor Guard performed multiple times in New York City to represent the Air Force on the nation's birthday from July 1-5.The tour included performances for NBC's "Today" show, Fox 5's "Good Day New York," and the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks show."Our goal is