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Nurse liaison works to make difference for wounded warriors
September 13, 2007 — An officer assigned to the 775th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Detachment 1, here, acts as a nurse liaison, working behind the scenes to organize transportation of wounded servicemembers to military hospitals throughout the United States. When you think of the country's wounded servicemembers who are returning home to the United... MORE

Lt. Col. Diana Copper talks with Army Staff Sgt. Walter J. McMaster inside an air medical evacuation configured C-130 aircraft prior to being transported to the next medical facility.

Comptrollers host Pie-in-the-Eye event
September 6, 2007 — MORE

Senior Airman Elizabeth Uzelac seeks revenge after taking and wearing a pie. Airman Uzelac is assigned to the 316th Comptroller Squadron as a customer support technician.

Air Force surgeons pioneer surgery procedure at Bagram hospital
September 6, 2007 — In Afghanistan, a country plagued by a long history of violence and untold numbers of hidden land mines, limb-threatening injuries occur on a daily basis. For decades, the answer to this tragedy has been the preservation of life over limb by amputation. The presence of open fractures with large soft tissue defects, where there is not enough muscle,... MORE

Surgical team members Maj. (Dr.) Christopher Dress, Maj. (Dr.) Dmitry Tuder and Airman 1st Class Angelia Sneed perform a free-flap operation on a 9-year-old girl suffering from a badly mangled leg. The procedure was the team's first free-flap operation at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Community leaders key players in Maryland Room success
September 6, 2007 — September is not only a special month because it marks the anniversary of the Air Force, but it also marks the second anniversary of the Maryland Room at Malcolm Grow Medical Center. Local civic leaders were aware that Andrews Air Force Base was the first destination for all wounded servicemembers returning from overseas. After a group of concerned... MORE

M.H. Jim Estepp, Greater Prince George's County Round Table president, and Samuel H. Dean, Prince George's County Council chairman, cut the ribbon opening the Maryland Room September 2005.

Bronze Star Medal
September 6, 2007 — MORE

Lt. Col. Brian P. Duffy, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, pins the Bronze Star Medal to the pocket of Master Sgt. Pervis C. King for exceptionally meritorious service during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sergeant King distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service to the United States as Team Leader Weapons Intelligence Team One, 723rd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, Forward Operating Base Brassfield-Mora, Iraq from Aug. 5, 2006 to Jan. 31, 2007.

Air Force changes medical profile rules
September 6, 2007 — Recently, the Air Force made changes to the way Airmen are placed on temporary medical profiles - written recommendations from healthcare providers that describe temporary restrictions relative to work, duty, or mobility. In May 2006, Gen T. Michael Moseley, Air Force Chief of Staff, released a policy that stated, "No Airman will be labeled with a... MORE

Base Shuttle returns
September 4, 2007 — MORE

India Hicks, 19, and Justin Yerby, 16, board a base bus shuttle at the main gate Tuesday. India is a cashier at Burger King. Justin is a stocker in Family Furniture at the Base Exchange. The shuttle begins running at 6:30 a.m. The shuttle begins at the Main gate and makes stops at the wing headquarters building, bldg. 1535, the hospital, the Gateway Inn, the Passenger Terminal and the Commissary. The entire run takes an estimated 40 minutes to return to the Main Gate. For more information, call the 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron at 301-981-1182.

Shining stars
September 4, 2007 — MORE

Maj. Gen. Gar S. Graham, 79th Medical Wing commander, stands-by as his sons 2nd Lt. Ross Graham, left, and 2nd Lt. Hudson Graham, right, replace his 1-star epaulets with new ones bearing 2-stars during a promotion ceremony Aug. 24 at the Bolling Club. General Graham was confirmed by the Senate, Aug. 1 and is the first Air Force Dental Corps Chief to wear the rank of Major General.

Briefing offers answers to Medicare, TRICARE for Life questions
September 4, 2007 — The 79th Medical Group held a Medicare and TRICARE for Life briefing at the Reel Time Theater Wednesday, to clarify and discuss various health options available to Team Andrews Retirees. The briefing provided specific information about the Medicare and TRICARE for Life programs and explained how military beneficiaries receive medical services. The... MORE

Andrews continues to 'Make It Yours'
September 4, 2007 — July marked the one year anniversary of the "Andrews ... Make It Yours" campaign. As home to five wings, 65 additional partner units, and more than 700 military families, the campaign is designed to encourage and instill responsibility and a sense of ownership in Andrews' mission, community and living areas. The initiative compels Team Andrews to... MORE

Bone Marrow Drive to make difference for DoD personnel
September 4, 2007 — Every day more than 6,000 men, women and children search the National Marrow Donor Program Registry for a life-saving donor. These patients have leukemia, lymphoma and other life-threatening diseases that can be treated by a bone marrow or cord blood transplant. Each year, thousands of lives are lost because a match is not found. This coming week,... MORE

EOD earns Purple Heart
August 24, 2007 — MORE

Maj. Gen. Del Eulberg pins a Purple Heart medal on Maj. Jose L. Rivera-Hernandez during ceremonies held in his honor at the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal Detachment Aug. 16. Maj. Rivera was wounded while on convoy duty in Iraq, after his armored HUMVEE hit by an improvised explosive device July 5.

Spall work no small task in flight line repairs
August 24, 2007 — The Andrews flight line has been undergoing some much needed maintenance including pavement repairs as well as an annual rubber removal and painting project."The pavements here at Andrews are approximately 50 years old," said Tracy A. Morgan, 316th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager. "Construction is greatly needed to ensure upkeep of... MORE

Phoenix Spouse program is about spouses helping each other
August 24, 2007 — The Airman and Family Readiness Center recently hosted the Air Mobility Command's Phoenix Spouse readiness program.The meeting highlighted an overview of the program, its development, becoming a Phoenix Spouse, the spouses' requirements and responsibilities, and available tools and resources.The AMC Phoenix Spouse program evolved from an idea to... MORE

Doctor chases assailants, provides care after mugging
August 24, 2007 — An Andrews major helped an elderly woman who was injured in a robbery in broad daylight at a McDonalds on Gallant Fox Lane in Bowie June 26.On the June afternoon, Maj. (Dr.) Robert W. Craig-Gray, currently assigned to the 79th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, had just pulled into the parking lot of the McDonald's to get something to eat after a day of... MORE

Andrews commissary seeks customer input
August 16, 2007 — The Andrews Commissary held a customer advisory meeting recently to better gauge their needs and hear from customers how to make the base commissary a better place to shop. "Customers give us the best ideas," said Robin Daniel, Andrews Commissary Store Director. "Who better to tell us the areas where we need to improve than our... MORE

Drivers, pedestrians cross paths
August 16, 2007 — In July when the main gate re-opened, there were changes to the traffic pattern and a new 15 mph zone was established in front of Bldg. 1558 on Alabama Avenue where there are three crosswalks for access to the parking lot adjacent to Bldg. 1535. However, some pedestrians have raised their concerns about their safety after attempting use crosswalks... MORE

An Andrews driver enters the newly designated 15 mph zone on Alabama Avenue in front of the 744th Communications Squadon's building 1558. According to reports, there have been several near misses involving pedestrians at the crosswalks in this area as well on Menoher Drive. (U.S. Air Force/SSgt Tanika Belfield)

Communicators recognized for contributions to American Air Forces
August 16, 2007 — Three Andrews AFB Airmen were recognized for their outstanding communications support at the 47th "Conference of Chiefs of the American Air Forces" held July 20-26 in Bolivia. Master Sgt. Jose Perez and Senior Airmen Joseph Vazquez and Anna Hernandez were all recognized with awards. Sergeant Perez was awarded the Inter American Air Fraternity... MORE

Airman receives Legion of Merit
August 16, 2007 — MORE

Col. Margaret Woodward, 89th Airlift Wing commander, presents an award citation after pining a Legion of Merit Medal to the collar of Senior Airman Joseph Vasquez. Airman Vasquez is assigned to the 89th Communications Squadron as a radio operator. The Legion of Merit is an award, which is given for service rendered in a clearly exceptional manner.

Diplomatic departure
August 13, 2007 — MORE

Hamid Karzai, President of Afghanistan, waves as he boards his aircraft to depart the United States Aug. 8. President Karzai was in the United States over the weekend for a two-day meeting with President George W. Bush at Camp David.

Inaugural visit
August 8, 2007 — MORE

Prime Minister Gordon Brown of Britain shakes the hand of Col. Kenneth Volmert, 316th Operations Group commander, prior to boarding his jet Monday. This was the prime ministers first official trip to the United States to meet with President George W. Bush at Camp David.

Girl Scouts show support for wounded troops
August 3, 2007 — Girl Scout Troop No. 1501 of Prior Lake, Minn. made a visit to Andrews this week to show their support and respect for wounded troops coming through the base's Aeromedical Staging Facility. Since January, this dedicated group of girls produced nearly 200 tie blankets made with patriotic fleece. And, what started as simply donating blankets to our... MORE

Andrews Enlisted, Officers' Spouses' Clubs hold membership drives
August 3, 2007 — The Andrews Enlisted and Officers' Spouses' Clubs are holding membership drives during the first two weeks of August. The ESC has exciting plans scheduled for September and October. The September event will be a trip to New York City. In October, ESC members plan to go to the Bay Festival. The AOSC has a Sundae! Sunday Ice Cream Social planned for... MORE

89 AW recieves Outstanding rating during LSEP inspection
August 3, 2007 — The 89th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group and Aerial Port Squadron received the highest possible score of outstanding on the Logistics Standardization Evaluation Program Inspection conducted here from July 17 to 23. "The frequency of LSEP inspections is based on the desire of the Major Command with the last one conducted on the 89 AW recorded in... MORE

Top performance for 99th Airlift Squadron, 89th Aerial Port teams in AMC Rodeo
August 3, 2007 — Congratulations to the 89th Airlift Wing and the 99th Airlift Squadron who took home the "Best OSA/VIPSAM Crew" award at the Air Mobility Command Rodeo 2007 competition held July 22 through 28 at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. The biannual competition focuses on readiness and features airdrop, air refueling, and other events showcasing security... MORE

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