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Mustache March maximizes manliness
March 6, 2012
AFI 36-2903, Section 3.1.2.2. states, “… male Airmen may have mustaches; however they will be conservative (moderate, being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme) and will not extend downward beyond the lip line of the upper lip or extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from both corners of the mouth. See Figure 3-1, reference points B, C, and D.” (U.S. Air Force Graphic/Senior Airman Torey Griffith)
Local Air Force Chiefs Mentor AFROTC Cadets
March 2, 2012
Members of “The Chiefs Panel” interact with cadets from the University of Maryland Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 330 Feb. 17. The mentoring program introduces soon-to-be lieutenants a chance to glean information from the Air Force’s most senior enlisted members. (Courtesy photo)
Behind Oz's Curtain: Chief's Own Protocol runs the machine
March 2, 2012
Air Force reservist caretaker of Navy historical showpiece
March 2, 2012
Tech. Sgt. Daniel Glessner, 459thMaintenance Squadron machinist, shows skeletal structure of motorized mannequin, named after his son, Brian during some recent upgrades. (Photo/Bobby Jones)
MAX IMPACT releases "Send Me" video
March 1, 2012
Max Impact, the premier rock band of the United States Air Force, performs during the production of their "Send Me" video. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bob Kamholz.
Chapel staff shares the love with a Chick-fil-A givaway
February 27, 2012
Chaplain (Capt.) Denis Geue, 11th Wing chaplain, distributes Chick-fil-a meals to a truck full of hungry Airmen from the 11th Civil Engineering Squadron during the Chick-fil-a giveaway at Chapel 1 on Feb. 17. The 11th Wing Chapel and Chick-fil-A worked together on the event. Together, they distributed 500 meals to show appreciation for service members and their dependents at Joint Base Andrews. The underlying purpose for the show of love was to lead into the commencement of lent on Ash Wednesday. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Amber Russell)
USAF Band Guest Artist Series: Keiko Matsui
February 26, 2012
Keiko Matsui introduces her next song during a performance with the United States Air Force Band's Guest Artist Series at the at Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 26. Matsui’s best-selling album, “Moyo,” featuring the hit single, “Black River,” made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz music chart for 36 weeks. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)
"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.
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jovan Berry, poses for a portrait.

How a Lifetime of Training Saved a Life

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Lessons in leadership for new supervisors

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