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Five AFOSI agents added to Hall of Heroes
May 27, 2008 — Brig. Gen. Dana Simmons, Air Force Office of Special Investigationscommander, presided over a memorial ceremony for the Air Force Officeof Special Investigations Hall of Heroes on May 13.The ceremony honored five agents lost during actions in OperationIraqi Freedom in the past year. Special Agents Ryan Balmer, MatthewKuglics, Thomas Crowell, Nathan... MORE

Famed 'Candy Bomber' reflects on Air Force heritage at 2008 Joint Service Open House
May 27, 2008 — An Air Force legend who sweetened the lives of thousands of children during the Berlin Airlift appeared here for the 2008 Joint Service Open House. Col. (ret.) Gail Halvorsen, affectionately known as the "Candy Bomber" received his nickname for dropping candy tied to parachutes from his C-54 Skymaster to children in 1948 and 1949. The colonel and... MORE

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. -- Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen, shakes hands with a fellow member of the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation at the Joint Service Open House here May 18. Colonel Halvorsen earned the nickname the "Berlin Candy Bomber" for dropping more than 20 tons of candy to local children in Berlin, Germany, between 1948 and 1949. The BAHF showcased the C-54E transport aircraft dubbed, "The Spirit of Freedom." The foundation is dedicated to preserving the memory and legacy of a key humanitarian and aviation historical event, The Berlin Airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amaani Lyle)

School children visit base for Joint Service Open House
May 27, 2008 — More than 5,000 students and chaperones from area schools visited Andrews for the Joint Service Open House May 16 and had a special behind the scenes look at aircraft and other military vehicles. "To be exact, we had 4,294 children and 786 chaperones, from 79 area schools including our feeder schools Francis T. Evans Elementary School and Dr. Henry... MORE

'101 Critical Days of Summer' begin Monday
May 27, 2008 — The cold weather is passing and summer is almost here. Along with warm weather come all the things that people do in search of summer fun such as baseball, cookouts, jogging, swimming and vacations. As the warm weather and summer activities increase, so does potential for accidents. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known to the Air... MORE

Wing chaplain delivers invocation for Congress
May 12, 2008 — Last week, Congressman Charles Gonzalez (D-Texas) introduced Lt. Col. (Ch.) Paul Sherouse, 316th Wing chaplain, during the congressional proceeding at the United States House of Representatives. Chaplain Sherouse was invited to deliver the day's invocation as guest chaplain. "Madam Speaker, it is my honor and privilege to welcome Lt. Col. Paul... MORE

1 HS show spouses their appreciation
May 12, 2008 — Today marks Military Spouse Appreciation Day and the 1st Helicopter Squadron did just that during a recent spouse flight over the nation's capital. "This is an official Air Force program," said 1st Lt. Nate Jones, 1 HS Assistant Current Operations Flight chief. "The USAF conducts orientation flights to ensure a better understanding of a particular... MORE

BCMR holds conference to provide updates to attendees
May 12, 2008 — The Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records recently held a conference here to update the board's associates on the military records process. "The purpose of the conference was to provide training and disseminate information on issues pertinent to the correction of military records process," said Daryl Lawrence, a case examiner for the... MORE

'Kids serve, too!' message brought to Capitol
May 5, 2008 — In commemoration of Month of the Military Child, the National Military Family Association recently invited military members and their families from local installations, including twenty-eight parents and children from Andrews, to the Capitol to meet with legislators and tour the historic facility. Ranging from kindergarten to the eighth grade, the... MORE

Seminar teaches couples talking without conflict
May 5, 2008 — Couples who want to learn how to better communicate and handle marital conflict will have the opportunity at the upcoming Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program seminar to be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center on Saturday."The Preventive Relationship Enhancement Program is a research-based program created by the University of... MORE

Spraying Notice
April 25, 2008 — Aerial spraying to mitigate Gypsy Moths on Andrews AFB will take place on Tuesday from 6 to 8 a.m. The rain date is Wednesday. In conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service, the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Flight is coordinating this aerial spray operation to mitigate a Gypsy Moth infestation of approximately 215 acres to include... MORE

MGMC introduces the Traumatic Stress Response Team
April 25, 2008 — Over the past several years the Andrews community has been fortunate to not have any large scale aircraft mishap, or a base wide traumatic event that would affect a large number of individuals. This positive outcome is a result of outstanding personnel performance by base safety, security and readiness and vigilant community members. As members of... MORE

AFDW holds 2007 annual awards banquet
April 25, 2008 — Against the backdrop of a slideshow with inspiring images from around the National Capital Region and a musical show featuring the U.S. Air Force Band's "Max Impact" performing a crowd-favorite "Locked and Loaded," the winners of the Air Force District of Washington's annual awards were in the spotlight at a banquet held in the Bolling Club April... MORE

Town hall meeting to provide update on base housing Thursday
April 25, 2008 — AMC East Communities will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Reel Time Theater. "The town hall meeting will address phasing schedules for construction, as well as the impact they will have on residents," said Michael Dowling, a Development Executive at Clark Realty Capital. "We will address who will need to relocate and... MORE

Maryland addresses challenges faced by military children
April 25, 2008 — The state of Maryland, along with other states with large military populations, is considering a multi-state pact and legislation that makes school transitions easier on military children and their families. Proposed by the Council of State Governments' National Center for Interstate Compacts with cooperation of the Department of Defense, the... MORE

113 OG receives "Outstanding" on ASEV
April 25, 2008 — The 113th Operations Group of the 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard received an overall Outstanding during a recent Ninth Air Force Standardization and Evaluation Inspection. This marks the third consecutive Outstanding rating for the 113th Operations Group, dating back to 1997 and 2004. "That is a hard standard to continually... MORE

Passing Ships
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Navy Capt. Timothy R. Fox, Naval Air Facility Washington commanding officer, renders a salute as he passes through a cadre of sideboys during the change of command ceremony held here on April 19. Captain Fox assumed command from Capt. Marcus J. Cromartie.

Base youth programs celebrate military child month
April 25, 2008 — April is designated Month of the Military Child and Vince Eure, the base Youth Programs director, and his team at the Youth Center are celebrating this time with exciting kids programs and events. "In February 1986, Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger established April as the 'Month of the Military Child,' underscoring the importance of military... MORE

Aerial spray to mitigate Gypsy Moths
April 25, 2008 — In conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service, the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Flight is currently coordinating an aerial spray operation to mitigate a Gypsy Moth infestation in three areas around the base - a large portion of the golf courses, the wooded area surrounding the small arms range and another area off Tyler Road -- a total... MORE

Tanks A Lot: 316 CES reminds all of Fuel tank care, maintenance
April 11, 2008 — Fuels tanks; take even a brief look around and you'll see them in many places on base and in the communities where people live and work. Andrews AFB and our partner units own and operate several hundred fuel storage tanks of various types, primarily fixed in place above ground and below ground storage tanks, and these vary in size from a few... MORE

DFAC closure projects $1M annual savings
April 11, 2008 — The 316th Wing recently announced the May 30 closure of the Liberty Hall Dining Facility, located on the east side of the base. The closure is estimated to save the 316th Wing approximately $1 million per year in taxpayer dollars and operating costs. "Closure of the facility is in support of Air Force Smart Operations 21, an Air Force continuous... MORE

The Liberty Hall Dining Facility will be closed as of May 30.

AAFES Delivers Valuable Learning Experience to Students Who "Make the Grade"
April 11, 2008 — The Andrews Base Exchange is extending a host of straight "A" savings to military students who demonstrate above-average academic achievement. As part of AAFES' "You Made the Grade" effort, students who maintain a "B" average are eligible to receive a variety of complimentary exchange offers for every qualifying report card they bring home. The... MORE

Beer Goggles
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Senior Airman Michael Newford fails to hold a golf cart on course because his vision is impaired. He is wearing a pair of beer goggles, simulating how he would drive after three to seven beers. The event was sponsored by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program office on April 4. The Beer Goggle Defensive driving test was open to the public to educate them about the effects of drunk driving. Airman Newford is assigned to the 79th Medical Group as a histopathology technician. (US Air Force/Bobby Jones)

Volunteer Appreciation
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Mariylnn M. Bland, vice-chair, Princes Georges County Council, presents Airman 1st Class Ava Epps, 316th Contracting Squadron, as well as other Andrews members a proclamation commemrating their volunteerism at Benjamin D. Foulois Elementary School, Morningside, Md., during half-time baskeball game on April 4. The members are volunteer mentors and tutors at the school near Andrews. (US Air Force/Bobby Jones)

316 OG soars over ASEV
April 11, 2008 — The Air, Space and Information Operations and Plans and Requirements divisions of the Air Force District of Washington recently conducted an Aircrew Standardization and Evaluation inspection of the 316th Operations Group, who received an overall Excellent rating. "The ASEV, which was conducted from March 31 to April 4, is an inspection which is... MORE

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Availability Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact
April 4, 2008 — The United States Air Force District Washington (AFDW), 316th Wing has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Aerial Application of Pesticide for Gypsy Moth Control on Andrews Air Force Base (AFB), Prince George's County, Maryland. The purpose of this proposed action is to reduce the potential defoliation and mortality of oak trees on... MORE

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