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  • 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

  • Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center announces holiday closure

    Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed on the following dates:Dec. 25 - Christmas HolidayDec. 26 - Family DayJan. 1 - New Year's HolidayJan. 2 - Family DayThere will be no appointments on these days. The Emergent Care Center at Joint Base Andrews will remain open. The

  • Senate confirms James as next secretary of the Air Force

    Deborah Lee James will be the next secretary of the Air Force, according to a Senate confirmation vote Dec 13. James provided testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee Sept. 19, before the full Senate voted on her confirmation. Now the president must appoint her before she can assume her new

  • AFDW host developmental seminar with key Air Force leaders

    Airmen representing the National Capital Region enlisted, officer and civilian force attended the annual Air Force District of Washington Capital Airmen Development Seminar to enhance their leadership skills Dec. 2 through 5. Airmen had the opportunity to learn from several key Air Force leaders who

  • AF announces additional force management programs to reduce force size

    Air Force leaders announced force management programs Dec. 11 designed to reduce the force by thousands of Airmen over the next five years as a result of sequestration.Fiscal 2014 force management initiatives are in addition to the announcement made in July, stating the Air Force will implement