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  • AFDW Capital Airman: Tech. Sgt. Shannah Ross

    Tech. Sgt. Shannah Ross, Air Force District of Washington Commander's Support Staff Knowledge Operations Division NCO in charge, is an AFDW Capital Airman.Why did you choose to become part of the Air Force family? I choose to become a part of the Air Force because it provided the educational

  • Military OneSource offers free tax services

    If it hasn't arrived yet, your 2013 W-2 wage and tax statement likely is on its way, and with it the countdown toward the April 15 tax filing deadline.As preparations begin for the upcoming tax season, military families are being offered a free service to ensure they can meet that deadline from

  • Sesame Street book teaches kids resilience

    The Defense Department and Sesame Street have unveiled a book and DVD to develop resilience in young children.Barbara Thompson, the director of the office of family policy/children and youth said "Little Children, BIG Challenges" lets military children know that challenges are a part of life.

  • TRICARE ends walk-in admin services at 189 facilities

    TRICARE military health plan service centers will end administrative walk-in services in the U.S. on April 1, Pentagon officials said Jan. 13.While the 189 facilities will stop taking walk-ins, beneficiaries can accomplish any administrative task online or by phone, said Pentagon spokesman Army Col.

  • 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