Director Details Furlough Plans for DOD Schools

Students, teachers and parents of the Defense Department's schools can be confident that despite the department's upcoming civilian furloughs, the school year will start on time, the Department of Defense Education Activity's director said today.DODEA operates schools overseas and at some U.S.

JBA first responders put on a show

Speaking out: Former POWs tell their story

Get your ruck on

Participants of the 11th Security Forces Group, National Police Week Ruck March, carry a giant tire around Perimeter road on May 15, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Military service members and local policemen took part in the approximately nine mile event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class

Budget issues 'no sweat' for Andrews Fitness Center

While they may not be repairing fighter jets with shoestrings and chewing gum, Airmen across the globe are making a total-force effort to find ways to accomplish their missions with limited resources. These uniformed and civilian MacGyvers-of-sorts have their work cut out for them, as the Air Force

Hagel announces fewer furlough days for DOD employees

After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded budget cuts will require most of the department's civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July, but that because of other efforts to deal with the shortfall, only half of the 22 days originally envisioned as temporary

AFDW contracting civilian receives national award

In less than two years as an Air Force District of Washington employee, a civilian Airman has proven to be a stand-out in her field by earning the National Contract Management Association's 2012 Excellence in Contracts Professionalism Award.MaryKathryn Robinson, AFDW Contracting Directorate

Airman saves friend's life half a world away

Most Airmen have accomplished computer-based suicide prevention training and are familiar with the "typical" scenario - a bold Airman asking the right questions to someone who isn't acting "right." In these training modules, the interaction is almost always in person, face-to-face. But, as one

SecAF announces departure

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley announced his plan April 26, 2013, to step down June 21 as the Air Force's top civilian after serving for nearly five years. "It's been an honor and a privilege to serve with our Air Force's great Airmen," Donley said. "Their accomplishments have been

Wanted: Additional duty first sergeants

While every Airman has an important role in the Air Force a select few have made it their mission to care for their Wingmen, day-in and day-out, regardless of the hour. The Joint Base Andrews first sergeants are looking for technical and master sergeants interested in joining their ranks as