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"The Chief's Own" merit excellence
February 24, 2012
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Online program helps military families vote absentee
February 24, 2012
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DOD guidelines provide political ‘rules of engagement’
February 23, 2012
Armed services Voters' Week is June 28-July 7, when military voters will be educated on upcoming elections, absentee voting procedures and voter resources, with a goal of making 100 percent contact with Bolling's military voters in order to maximize absentee voter registration this year.

AOSC Scholarship Program ends April 15
February 23, 2012

Andrews Firing Range to close
February 16, 2012
Staff Sgt. Raymond Billups, 11th Security Forces Group combat arms instructor, gives pointers to a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) refresher-course student at the Andrews Firing Range Feb. 14. Refresher classes consist of students who need to re-qualify on their weapon for pre-deployment and security forces augmentee purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lindsey A. Beadle)

Readying the Total Force
February 16, 2012
Capt. Meia Rabotaeu, 459th Aeromedical Squadron flight nurse, reviews her checklist during a training exercise aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 10. The standard aeromedical crew consists of two flight nurses and three aeromedcial technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Aaron Stout)

New SAM FOX commander takes the reins
February 10, 2012
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Lt. Gen. Mark Ramsay, 18th Air Force commander, passes the 89th Airlift Wing guidon to incoming commander Col. Mike Minihan during a Change of Command ceremony here Feb. 10. The Change of Command ceremony marks a formal passing of responsibility, authority, and accountability of command from one leader to another. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

Sister services work together to spruce up D.C. school
February 10, 2012
WASHINGTON -- Staff Sgt. Crystal Coleman, NCO in charge of knowledge operations for the Secretary of the Air Force, paints an entrance door at C.W. Harris Elementary School Feb. 4. Military personnel from the National Capitol Region and their families helped spruce up the school by painting the hallways and all of the doors, power-washing the exterior, removing graffiti and setting up classrooms. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Russell)

Retiree Activity Corner
February 10, 2012

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U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Cchango looks up at his handler, Staff Sgt. Alexis Krippel, during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 6, 2025.

From kennel to couch: MWD Cchango and Nero retire after distinguished service

Military Working Dogs Cchango and Nero were honored during a ceremony Aug. 6, 2025, recognizing their retirement from active duty and adoption into permanent homes...
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, attend the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025.

Continuing the mission: Honoring military veterans in law enforcement

The following are remarks given by Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, at the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025. The remarks have been edited for length and...