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  • MGMCSC closure for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday

    Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed Jan. 20 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday.There will be no appointments on this day and the pharmacy will be closed. Prescription refills called in BEFORE noon Jan. 17 will be available for pickup after noon

  • Military blood program director urges generosity

    The director of the Armed Services Blood Program wants all service members to be part of a new arms race.Col. Richard H. McBride wants service members to roll up their sleeves and donate blood to help fellow service members and their families.Historically, blood levels shrink around the holidays,

  • HAWC celebrates Healthy weight Month with body fat assessments

    Body fat assessments will be administered every Friday in January, from 8 a.m. - noon, at the Health and Wellness Center  to celebrate Healthy Weight Month. Active duty, Guard and Reserve, their family members, retirees and Department of Defense civilians are welcome to a free body fat assessment.

  • AF’s top leader to host online town hall

    The Air Force's newest and most senior leader will hold a service-wide, online town hall meeting Jan. 9 at 3:30 p.m. EST, addressing issues relevant to today's Airmen. Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James will answer questions from Airmen at the Pentagon, and also speak to her goals and

  • 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