May 4, 2007

AFSO21 assists with scheduling delays

ANDREWS AFB, Md. — Members of the 79th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, the 1st Airlift Squadron and the 99th Airlift Squadron recently got together for an Air Force Smart Operations of the 21st Century event in an attempt to streamline the reporting medical issues for flying personnel. According to Ron Ritchie, 89th Airlift Wing continuous process of improvement

May 4, 2007

316 SFS tickets safety violators

ANDREWS AFB, Md. — The 316th Security Forces Squadron will join more than 13,000 law enforcement agencies in the National Click-It or Ticket Mobilization, which runs from May 12 - 31. The Maryland seat belt use rate increased 45 percent as a result of stepped-up enforcement of the 2006 seat belt crackdown. That still leaves a lot of people driving unbuckled and

May 4, 2007

Andrews wraps up AFAF campaign

ANDREWS AFB, Md. — The 2007 Air Force Assistance Fund's "Commitment to Caring" campaign ends today. "Our goal was $69,440, but Andrews overwhelmingly exceeded it by collecting $81,313," said Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Groder, AFAF assistant project officer. During the campaign, the Andrews family came together to help their own by unselfishly volunteering many hours to

April 30, 2007

Taxi service provides substitute for discontinued shuttle service

ANDREWS AFB, Md. —  Andrews discontinued base shuttle service due to the lack of ridership during Aug. 2006. "Operating cost could not be justified while averaging four riders per day," said Capt. Timothy J. Knudson, 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Operations flight commander. Team Andrews devised two alternatives for pedestrians needing assistance.

April 30, 2007

Gate changes affect traffic

ANDREWS AFB, Md. —  The Main Gate closed Monday, affecting the flow of traffic entering and exiting the installation. "We're adapting to a new set of characteristics that are consistent with the amount of volume that we can accept at the North Gate and Virginia Gate," said Col. Robert J. Dutterer, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander. "Everyone should keep in

April 23, 2007

316 SFS reminds drivers consequences of DUIs

ANDREWS AFB, Md. — The 316th Security Forces Squadron reminds drivers of the punishments for driving while under the influence of alcohol at any time. Since January there have been four individuals charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, said Staff Sgt. Matt J. Colomo, 316 SFS Reports and Analysis NCO. But, luckily there have been zero

April 23, 2007

Save-A-Life Tour shows effects of drinking alcohol

ANDREWS AFB, Md. — The Save-a-Life Tour, which was sponsored by the 316th Wing and 79th Medical Wing, was held here Apr. 9 to 11 in Hangar 3. "The tour is a high-tech interactive drunk driving simulator and awareness program," said 1st Lt. Robert S. Rabon, 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management Flight commander. The tour, which was open to all,

April 23, 2007

Ratification: consequences of unauthorized contract commitments

ANDREWS AFB, Md. — Ratification is a term that's not discussed often, but all military and government civilian personnel should become familiar with it because disciplinary actions may be taken or they may be held personally and financially liable in certain situations. The Federal Acquisition Regulation defines ratification as the act of approving unauthorized

April 23, 2007

459 ARW tests its strength in ORI

ANDREWS AFB, Md. — Members of the 459th Air Refueling Wing deployed three KC-135 aircraft, five aircrews and nearly 400 support people to the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Miss., March 25 for an Operational Readiness Inspection. The Air Mobility Command Inspector General held a week-long exercise exposing wing members to rigorous time-compressed

April 23, 2007

Security forces talks of driving safety

ANDREWS AFB, Md. — Safety will be a recurring theme over the next few months as the seasons change and the weather gets nicer. A key component to safety on base is abiding by all driving regulations in place. Security forces is taking initiatives to make sure these regulations are enforced. Starting next month they will take part in the nationwide Click-it or Ticket