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  • Don't Drive 'Intexticated'

    Accidents related to distracted driving have increased significantly across the Air Force during the past few years. In fact, studies show that driving while texting is just as dangerous as drinking and driving. Team Andrews is bucking this trend of driving while "intexticated" with a crackdown on

  • Officials announce 2014 military housing allowance rates

    The 2014 basic allowance for housing rates for service members released Dec. 17, represent an average increase of 5 percent, or up to $75 to $80 per month, the Defense Department's BAH program manager said.The new rates will take effect Jan. 1 at a cost of about $20 billion for the Defense

  • AFDW Capital Airman: Senior Master Sgt. Steven Woodard

    Senior Master Sgt. Steven Woodard, Air Force District of Washington fire functional, is an AFDW Capital Airman. Why did you choose to become part of the Air Force family? I joined the Air Force for the educational benefits and because I wanted a new challenge.What is your job and how does that

  • AF prepares to separate 25,000 Airmen

    Hundreds of Airmen gathered at the base theatre here Dec. 18 and 19, to get smart on programs the Air Force will use to conduct the largest force reduction in the service's history. Budget cuts stemming from sequestration are driving the force management in effort to meet congressionally-mandated

  • Annual Cookie Caper returns to JBA

    The Andrews Officers Spouses Club hosted the annual Cookie Caper at Chapel 1 Dec. 19. The event is held to show their appreciation to the service members.Erica Gantt, AOSC advisor, was eager to assist in hosting the event because she wants to give back to the service members."They do so much all

  • Parents, children fighting cancer weather the storm

    On a cold and gloomy winter afternoon, thick, gray clouds loom overhead. Parents, with their children in tow, quickly escape to the shelter of a nearby aircraft hangar. A safe-haven for those seeking refuge from the elements, guests are welcomed here with friendly smiles, music, Christmas lights and

  • CSAF hosts summit to address sexual assault

    Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III hosted a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Summit Dec. 11 and 12 as part of the Air Force's ongoing effort to provide education and analysis on the issue and to discuss the complex leadership concerns sexual assault presents. Welsh brought

  • First sergeants "ham it up"

    The Joint Base Andrews First Sergeant's Council handed out more than 100 free hams to Airmen Dec. 18 at the commissary.Hormel donated the hams as part of "Hams for Hunger" to give back to the community."As a first sergeant, it's truly an honor to be able to give back to our Airmen and their

  • Long-time MIA pilot's remains found, laid to rest

    Exactly 45 years after an Air Force pilot disappeared over Laos, his family finally had their chance to say their goodbyes in a repatriation ceremony at the Air Force Memorial here Dec. 13.Following the ceremony, Col. Francis J. McGouldrick Jr.'s family accompanied his flag-draped coffin to

  • Medical Clinic at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling announces holiday closures

    The Medical Clinic at Joint Base Anacostia- Bolling will be closed on the following dates:Dec. 25 - Christmas HolidayDec. 26 - Family DayDec. 31 - Family DayJan. 1 - New Year's HolidayThere will be no appointments on these days. The Emergent Care Center at Joint Base Andrews will remain open. The