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Jan. 30, 2015
MGMCSC Presidents Day holiday closure

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed for observance of the Presidents Day holiday Monday, Feb. 16.There will be no scheduled appointments, pharmacy or laboratory services.Prescription refills requested before noon Feb. 13 will be available for pickup after noon Feb. 17.
Jan. 30, 2015
779th MDG Airman makes a difference in Colombia

Christmas holidays are long over. Gifts are unwrapped. The ornaments are put away. All we have left are the beautiful memories of another great holiday. But for one Airman, his memories will forever be in his heart.Airman First Class Alejandro Munera is a Diagnostic Imaging Technician stationed at
Jan. 28, 2015
Max Impact rocks ESPN

The U.S. Air Force premier rock band, Max Impact was presented with a short-notice, high-visibility opportunity while preforming at the Scottsdale Fan Fest, home to Entertainment Sports and Programming Network's live broadcast for Super Bowl XLIX in Scottsdale, Arizona, Jan. 27, 2015.Max Impact
Jan. 22, 2015
B.A.S.E 5/6, JBA community make difference in children's lives

After the holidays, an Airman from a private base organization was tasked with gathering donation boxes across the base, which were emptied just a few days before of toys and clothing donated to a local homeless children's daycare. She expected to quickly grab several empty bins, but was instead
Jan. 20, 2015
Sexual Assault Prevention Summit offers multiple tactics to prevent sexual assault

Leaders in academia, government, and industry presented cutting-edge research related to sexual violence at the Sexual Assault Prevention Summit Jan. 13, 14, and 15 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.Dr. Andra Tharp, Dr. Gilbert Botvin, and Dr. Dorothy Edwards spoke to 150 Airmen about sexual assault
Jan. 20, 2015
Sexual Assault Prevention Summit challenges Airmen to lead to prevent sexual assault

Visiting speakers discussed leaders' roles in preventing sexual assault at the Sexual Assault Prevention Summit Jan. 13 and 14 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.Lt. Col. Kevin Basik and Dr. Heather McCauley spoke to 150 Airmen of varying ranks about how leaders can promote a professional culture which
Jan. 19, 2015
AFDW Capital Airman: Mark Allen

Mark Allen, Air Force District of Washington Security Forces director, is an AFDW Capital Airman.What is your military background? Allen enlisted in the Army in 1972, where he served for three years. After a year break in service, Allen decided to join the Maryland Army National Guard. Eventually he
Jan. 15, 2015
Severe weather closures at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center explained

When there is snow or inclement weather, Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center follows the federal government, Office of Personnel Management and base closure and delayed reporting schedule.If the federal government or base is closed all clinic appointments at MGMCSC will be cancelled. If
Jan. 15, 2015
Summit prepares Airmen to talk effectively about sex

The president and founder of the Date Safe Project spoke frankly about sex at the Sexual Assault Prevention Summit Jan. 14, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.Mike Domitrz conversed with the 150 Airmen in attendance about how to talk authentically and effectively about sex. Domitrz is one of many
Jan. 15, 2015
AFDW/A1 embraces world-wide mission: ‘We’re here to help’

While people often know the Air Force District of Washington for its Honor Guard, Air Force Band and rapid contingency response, they may not realize that AFDW has an operational mission supporting Airmen around the world. Civilian and military Airmen working in embassies, joint and exchange