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  • AF returns to normal, TA back on

    As a result of the passed continuing resolution legislation, the Air Force is in the process of returning operations to normal pre-shutdown status, to include the reinstatement of military tuition assistance. The continuing resolution will fund the Air Force under the fiscal 2013 sequester funding

  • UDM packages holiday spirit

    It is easy to become lulled into the monotony of deployed life and downplay the importance of celebrating holidays while downrange. Annette Bonaro, Air Force District of Washington unit deployment manager, strives to ensure the Airmen she deploys don't surrender to the Groundhog Day effect by

  • U make a difference in redUcing energy Usage

    When convening the workday at Joint Base Andrews, turn off your computer monitor(s) and let the utility-cost reductions commence.Such a simple measure generates about $24 per hour savings across the installation, but when computed on a daily basis, cost cuts grow to between $200 and $300."Energy

  • AFDW Capital Airman: Staff Sgt. Thomas White

    Staff Sgt. Thomas White, Air Force District of Washington unit training manager, Joint Base Andrews, Md., is an AFDW Capital Airman.Why did you choose to become part of the Air Force family? I chose to become a part of the Air Force family because I wanted to do something different in life. At the

  • Medics to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

    Staff from the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center and Anacostia-Bolling Medical Clinic will host a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Medical personnel will set-up National Take

  • CFC suspended as shutdown continues

    As a result of the government shutdown, the Department of Defense has indefinitely suspended the Combined Federal Campaign.The campaign was slated to start its official solicitation period Sept. 1 and run through Dec. 15.According to a memorandum released Oct. 9, CFC campaign activities are not

  • National Fire Prevention Week

    Firefighters from the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron took to the streets of Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 6-12 during National Fire Prevention Week to education members of Team Andrews about fire safety. This year's fire safety theme is 'Prevent Kitchen Fires.' The firefighter's hosted events across

  • AF releases furlough-related pay information

    Air Force officials released the following furlough-related questions and answers to aid service civilians with processing time and attendance Oct. 8. This information was coordinated with manpower and personnel, financial management and general counsel office experts. Q. What status do the

  • Plug-in electric vehicles coming to JBA

    As part of the Department of Defense's initiative to reduce fossil fuels use, approximately 35 modified plug-in electric vehicles will arrive at Joint Base Andrews early next year to participate in a one-year, proof-of-concept experiment.DOD plans to fund similar trials of 500 battery-charged

  • CFC to kick off at JBA

    The Combined Federal Campaign opened for donations Oct. 7 through Nov. 15 allowing DOD members the ability to donate to any of 4,400 campaign charities, of which 200 are local organizations. CFC is the world's largest-annual workplace giving program that National Capital Airmen, Retirees and DOD