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  • Seventy Years over Maryland: The Rider in the Sky

    Frank Maxwell Andrews had to fight to be a flyer, but when he was at the controls, his peers recognized him as a born leader. The story of how a boy from Tennessee rose to be the first head of a modern Army Air Corps isn't often heard, but on the 70th anniversary of his death, his contributions to

  • 'Every Dollar Counts' ushers in new savings culture for Air Force

    With budgets shrinking, Air Force leaders are calling on Airmen to share their best money-saving ideas through the Every Dollar Counts campaign.In the wake of sequestration, the initiative marks a cultural shift that empowers Airmen to find and recommend areas for savings that may be used to support

  • Home Improvement: Team Andrews members 'soup up' local homes

    In the ongoing spirit of giving back to the community, several Team Andrews members collaborated with other volunteers from the area to provide home make overs for those in need.Christmas in April, an event which culminates each year on the last Saturday in April, combines willing laborers, donated

  • Drill Team honors POW, wows cadets

    The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team showcased the precision and excellence of the Air Force and inspired esprit de corps within a local Air Force Junior ROTC unit at Indian River High School during a presentation here April 19. The drill team also conducted a flag-folding demonstration

  • Throwing money away

    On top of being the world's greatest air, space and cyberspace power, the sequester has added to the Air Force's laundry list of responsibilities the challenge of evaluating every penny spent on every program. No ideas are off the table in the search for ways to limit the impending fiscal impact.

  • Affordability Remains Priority for Joint Strike Fighter Program

    Affordability remains the priority for the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter, the Pentagon's program executive officer for the Defense Department's most expensive procurement told Congress yesterday.Air Force Lt. Gen. Christopher C. Bogdan told the Senate Armed Services Committee's airland

  • Youth of the Year honored at 2013 Family Fest Rodeo

    One young Team Andrews member was recognized as the installation's Youth of the Year during a ceremony at the Family Fest Rodeo here April 20.Col. William M. Knight, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, presented Andrews youth Brandon Shields the award for demonstrating leadership and service in

  • Air Force officials announce civilian Reduction in Force

    In a continuing effort to meet the Department of Defense funding targets in the FY12 President's Budget and re-balance the civilian workforce, approximately 60 Air Force installations will implement civilian Reduction in Force authorities effective through about Aug. 23, to assist in the placement

  • Runners 'beat feet' at Andrews

    A rhythmic roar composed of 194 pairs of running shoes broke the silence of the spring morning here April 20 as participants of the inaugural Joint Base Andrews Half Marathon began their 13.1-mile trek to victory.Ranging from novice to more seasoned in experience, the runners represented every 

  • Services Outline Air Combat Assets in Light of Budget Cuts

     The Air Force told Congress yesterday the budget sequester will lead to a marked decrease in force readiness by October, including reduced flying hours and unit stand-downs which will in turn lead to long-term degradation of combat readiness.In a joint statement submitted to the committee, Lt. Gen.