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  • Ceremonial guardsman remembers 9/11 victims at White House ceremony

    At 8:46 a.m. on the White House lawn, there was a moment of silence. This was the exact time at which the first plane hit the World Trade Center building in New York City 12 years ago. The morning of Sept. 11, 2013, was sunny, as it was on the day of the 9/11 attack.This moment was etched in the

  • AFDW Capital Airman: Senior Master Sgt. Frank Kuwanoe

    Senior Master Sgt. Frank Kuwanoe, Air Force District of Washington superintendent of intelligence, Joint Base Andrews, Md., is an AFDW Capital Airman.Why did you choose to become part of the Air Force family? I'm following a long line of family members who served in the military. My brother is also

  • Memory's requiem: 12 years after 9/11

    She held the Airfone receiver close to her mouth and spoke in a clear, concise manner."The cockpit's not answering," the flight attendant said as her voice wavered slightly. "Somebody's stabbed in business class, and um, I think there is mace that we can't breathe. I don't know, I think we're

  • Civilians must create eOPF account to access records

    Air Force Personnel Center officials are reminding Air Force civilian employees that they need to create their Office of Personnel Management electronic Official Personnel Folder account in order to access their personnel records.The OPM eOPF application, which replaced the Air Force Civilian

  • Responder Demystifies Calling Military Crisis Line for Help

    When someone is in crisis and feeling despondent, reaching out for help is a stronger step to take than doing nothing, which can lead to a worsening state, a Military Crisis Line responder told American Forces Press Service today.Tricia Lucchesi of Canandaigua, N.Y., said she encourages service

  • Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month Events

    The 779th Medical Group Resiliency Element staff has multiple events schedule during September for Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. The 779th MDG Resiliency Element is hosting a provider brown bag lunch and viewing of Struggling in Silence Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. in the Global Reach Conference

  • AF tuition assistance application window delayed for FY14

    Airmen applying for tuition assistance in fiscal 2014 will see several changes in both eligibility for and administration of the program.Due to these changes, the application window for classes beginning on or after Oct. 1 will not open until Sept. 9 to allow for system updates.This program is

  • Feds Feed Families campaign wraps up

    To cap off the Feds Feeds Families donation campaign the Air Force District of Washington A-Staff and Special Offices held an AFDW Food For Food Donation Lunch Festival Aug. 28, 2013, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Each directorate participating in the festival brought in food patrons could donate