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Coined for Excellence
October 25, 2007 — MORE

Kathy Murphy, The Club at Andrews Catering Manager, gladly accepts the 315th Wing Commander's Coin. Kathy has exhibited superior leadership and teamwork since she has been here. September was extremely busy with more than 70 events including serving more than 500 people from the 303rd Bomber Group. She manages as well as sets a good example by serving and bussing tables. (US Air Force/Bobby Jones)

Injured Receive Special Visit
October 25, 2007 — MORE

Ronald A. Winter, deputy assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, speaks with an injured servicemember on an air medical evacuation flight that returned from overseas Oct. 19. (US Air Force/TSgt Christopher Matthews)

Navy celebrates 232nd birthday in style
October 24, 2007 — With 232 years of protecting America on the high seas, in the air, and under the waves, the national capital threw a birthday party with its first "Navy Day in D.C." Celebrations were conducted at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Northwest, the Washington Navy Yard in Southeast, and Constitution Hall at the Daughter's of the American Revolution building... MORE

Green Knights Motorcycle Club rides for safety
October 24, 2007 — The Green Knights Motorcycle Club Chapter 20 was founded on Andrews in 2006 to promote safety, mentorship and camaraderie of motorcyclists throughout the National Capital Region. The motorcycle club has members that are Active Duty, Retired, Guard, and Reserve from Andrews, Bolling AFB, the Pentagon and Fort Belvoir. Since its inception, the club... MORE

From left: Master Sgt. Verdis Jones, 1st Lt. Beth Bostick, Tech. Sgt. Melissa McMillen, Eric Parker and Chris Parks. (Courtesy Photo)

Appreciation Day provides retirees with information, flu shots
October 24, 2007 — On Saturday, Andrews AFB hosted the annual Retiree Appreciation Day. Again, this was another great event in support of our retirees. I wanted to personally thank 1st Lt. Matt Finnegan, 1st Helicopter Squadron; 1st Lt. Ricky Hopkins, 1st Helicopter Squadron; and Capt. Edward Kelly, 79th Medical Group for their leadership as project officers. Their... MORE

Senior Airmen Giovanni Espiritu and Zorryanna Karabin, 79th Medical Support Squadron, provide Emma Head, wife of Master Sgt. (red.) Alve D. Head, with nutrition information and samples during the Retiree Appreciation Day luncheon Oct. 20. (US Air Force/TSgt Jason Edwards)

Good hygene key to infection prevention
October 24, 2007 — The recent death of a Virginia teen caused by a drug-resistant Staph infection has heightened concern among parents nationwide and has schools, hospitals and other institutions implementing or reviewing current infection controls processes. The bacteria known as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly pronounced "MeRSA", is a type of... MORE

Andrews to celebrate Red Ribbon Week
October 24, 2007 — Red Ribbon Week is an annual awareness campaign observed during the last week of October and is the oldest and the largest drug prevention program in the country. This year's celebration at Andrews began this past Tuesday through Tuesday and Team Andrews is commemorating this year's campaign with a unique community event. "The base Drug Demand... MORE

Fire Prevention Week teaches safety, awareness, fun
October 18, 2007 — MORE

Sparky the Fire Dog and Staff Sgt. Nathaniel D. Reed, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, greet children at a Child Development Center visit where they talked about fire safety. (US Air Force/A1C Renae Kleckner)

Andrews medic finds professional pastime
October 18, 2007 — While the National Football League becomes entrenched in the regular season, pigskin enthusiasts gather around plasma televisions from the comfort of their homes and sports bars. Other fans that long to be closer drive to stadium parking lots in convoy-like fashion, blasting their team's tribal song, with the smells of traditional tailgate cuisine... MORE

Elisha goes through a series of weaving drills during a training session with her teammates at the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex in Landover, Md., prior to an upcoming game. (US Air Force/Bobby Jones)

First Mach flight propels Yeager, Air Force into history
October 18, 2007 — It was just another test mission for Capt. Chuck Yeager. Captain Yeager arrived at Muroc Air Force Base, Calif., the morning of Oct. 14, 1947, for what would be his ninth powered flight piloting the Bell X-1. Each of the previous flights demonstrated incremental speed increases as the aircraft neared the theoretical threshold known as the sound... MORE

Then Captain Yeager stands with his aircraft "Glamorous Glennis" (Courtesy Photo)

457 AS Pilot helps set new swimming record
October 18, 2007 — The repetitious splash-splash-splash sound broke the stillness of the chlorine scented air in the early morning hour. The water of the Mt. Vernon Community Pool in Alexandria, Virginia separates as 1st Lt. Sarah Brehm glides to pool's edge, all the while calculating how to launch sooner, how to kick smoother, or how to shave another tenth of a... MORE

1st Lt. Sarah Brehm soaks in the pool to become comfortable with the water temperature during an early morning training session at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center in Alexandria, Va., Oct. 8. (US Air Force/Bobby Jones)

Posting the Colors
October 18, 2007 — MORE

Andrews AFB Honor Guard team members Airman 1st Class Timothy Poole, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, Capt. Steve Skipper, Presidential Airlift Squadron, Tech. Sgt. Keith Moss, 316th Services Squadron and Senior Airman Jordon Enck, 744th Communications Squadron, post the colors Oct. 5 at the Hispanic Heritage Luncheon in the Community Activities Center. The honor guard is currently seeking to fill 20 positions on its team. People who are interested should coordinate their applications through their chain of command or contact Sergeant Moss via email at keith.moss@andrews.af.mil. The annual Honor Guard Recognition Ceremony is Oct. 30 at The Club at Andrews at 11 a.m. Contact Sergeant Moss for tickets. (US Air Force/SSgt Suzanne Day)

Malcolm Grow Medical Center pharmacists highlight vital role in improving patient safety
October 17, 2007 — Pharmacists at Malcolm Grow Medical Center will use the occasion of National Hospital & Health-System Pharmacy Week, Sunday to Oct. 27, to underscore the many new and vital roles they now play in patient care. The evolution has been especially dramatic in recent years as pharmacists have moved beyond compounding and dispensing medications to become... MORE

Youth Center hires new teen activities director
October 17, 2007 — Matrice Adger, 316th Services Squadron Youth and Teen Center teen director, is busy at work in her new position revitalizing the teen program at the center. "It has been almost two years since the teens of Andrews have had a teen director-someone to focus on programs and events for them," said Ms. Adger. "My role as teen director is to build the... MORE

316 SFS provides tips for safe Halloween
October 17, 2007 — As the wheel of the year turns, seasons change, October arrives and children get anxious. Halloween is whistling in the wind and concerns for holiday safety come to mind. Preparing your children for Halloween is an important task. The Andrews Community will recognize Halloween on Wednesday, October 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Halloween may be a fun... MORE

Retiree Appreciation Day to be held Saturday
October 17, 2007 — The Retiree Appreciation Day will be held Saturday at The Club at Andrews from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mr. John Neves, Retiree Activities Office director, is enthusiastic about the event. "We've got a great program scheduled," said Mr. Neves. "Our keynote speaker, Pat Peek, is the Air Force's primary spokesperson on retiree issues, including the... MORE

Finance cutover cuts manpower not services
October 17, 2007 — 316th Wing Public Affairs The 316th Comptroller Squadron is moving some of its current workload to a new Air Force Financial Services Center located at Ellsworth AFB, S.D. starting Nov. 2. Air Force District of Washington is the second major command to transfer to the new call center which will eventually serve all active duty and Reserve Air Force... MORE

Fire Prevention Week
October 12, 2007 — MORE

Sparky the Fire Dog hands out candy while Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Reed, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, and Senior Airman Nicholas West, 316th Security Forces Squadron, hand out pamphlets and check IDs at the Andrews Air Force Base main gate Oct. 9.

Major stars
October 11, 2007 — MORE

Major Gen. Frank Gorenc, commander of the Air Force District of Washington, receives two star epaulets from his daughter, Helen, and son Michael, during a promotion ceremony at Langley AFB, Va., on Oct. 1. AFDW provides the single Air Force voice and component to the Joint Forces Headquarters-National Capital Region, as well as organizes, trains and equips combat forces for the aerospace expeditionary forces, homeland operations, civil support, national special security events and ceremonial events. In addition, AFDW serves as Uniform Code of Military Justice authority for more than 40,000 personnel and provides major command-level support for more than 24,000 personnel assigned worldwide.

Fleet Logistics Support One completes record year
October 11, 2007 — Fleet Logistics Support Systems One (VR1), based at the Naval Air Facility on Andrews Air Force Base, recently completed a record-setting year in safety operations and flight time.Christened the "Star Lifters" because of their role as the premiere flight squadron to transport some of America's top leaders, they take their missions seriously. The... MORE

Andrews suicide prevention and intervention programs
October 11, 2007 — Adam Shane, 79th Medical Operations Squadron suicide prevention specialist, and Connie Moore, 113th Wing DC Air National Guard family program coordinator and an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training instructor, provide Team Andrews with the resources, awareness and education needed to help prevent suicides among members of the military,... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Center offers self-referral mammograms
October 11, 2007 — Malcolm Grow Medical Center is taking proactive measures to help women in the targeted age range detect breast cancer as early as possible and now offers self-referral screening mammograms for eligible women over 40. According to the American Cancer Society and American College of Radiology, women beginning at age 40 should have mammograms and... MORE

Environmental inspection protects, people, environment
October 11, 2007 — From Oct. 22-26, Andrews will conduct an internal Environmental, Safety, Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program (ESOHCAMP) inspection. The purpose of the ESOHCAMP is two-fold. First, is to improve environmental, safety and occupational health management and execution though the identification of areas for improvement. The... MORE

"The Fly-By ... 60 years of Air Force History" Great Airmen, past and present
October 5, 2007 — Tops in Blue 2007 ... "The Fly-By, 60 years of Air Force History." One word described the show, phenominal. I hope you had the opportunity to see one of the two shows this past Friday and Saturday. If you did, like me, you departed the theater amazed again with the talents of the Tops in Blue Airmen and full of pride for the Air Force and nation we... MORE

CFC kicks off
October 4, 2007 — MORE

Maj. Gen. Frank Gorenc, Air Force District of Washington commander, center, surrounded by Col. Kim Johnson, 844th Communications Group commander, Col. Paul Christianson, 79th Medical Wing vice commander, Col. Kurt Neubauer, 11th Wing commander and Col. Paul Ackerley, 316th Wing commander, sign their Combined Federal Campaign contribution forms in the AFDW conference room Oct. 3. (US Air Force/Bobby Jones)

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