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Andrews prepares for 2007 hurricane season
June 1, 2007 — Andrews members may be able to avoid the disastrous effects of a major storm during the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins today and continues to Nov. 30. "Between Andrews' response to Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and our continued vigilance and improvement over the past four years, Andrews is fully prepared to take on whatever nature throws at... MORE

Air Force One featured on new stamp
May 24, 2007 — The U.S. Postal Service unveiled two stamps featuring military aircraft at the Joint Service Open House at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., May 18. Air Force One, the president's Boeing 747 jetliner, appears on the $4.60 priority mail stamp, while Marine One, the presidential helicopter, is shown on the $16.25 Express Mail stamp. The stamps will be... MORE

Officers' Spouse's Club awards 10 scholarships
May 23, 2007 — The Andrews Officers' Spouse's Club awarded scholarships to 10 dependents of servicemembers during a ceremony May 8 at the Thrift Shop, bldg. 1676, which the club owns and operates. The scholarships totaled $16,500, said Monica Zazworsky, wife of Col. John D. Zazworsky, 89th Operations Group commander and AOSC scholarship chairperson. Col. Jennifer... MORE

AFDW Counter CBRN Operational Applications Center stands up
May 23, 2007 — The threat from weapons of mass destruction, specifically chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons, has emerged as one of the most critical challenges facing the United States and its allies today. Due to the combination of their destructive power, lingering effects, disproportionate psychological impact, and growing availability,... MORE

Aeroclub opens up opportunity to fly, earn pilot's license
May 11, 2007 — The Fort Meade Flying Activity, which flies from Tipton Airfield adjacent to Fort George G. Meade, MD., is available to many including Active Duty, retired military, Department of Defense civilian employees, military academy cadets, Guard and Reserve forces. "I have been with the club since May 2003," said Tech. Sgt. Padoyable T. Greaves, 89th... MORE

89 AW consolidates orderly rooms
May 11, 2007 — The 89th Airlift Wing recently consolidated the orderly rooms across the wing into one central location called the Consolidated Personnel Support Staff. The consolidation will affect its customers, starting with its location in the 89 AW headquarters, bldg. 1419. "We will no longer be at arm's length from our customers," said Capt. Mike Biles, 89... MORE

SFS celebrates Memorial Day with events
May 11, 2007 — Memorial Day falls on May 30 in the United States. "This is a time for family and friends to get together and remember those loved ones who have passed away and to give thanks for what we have," said Airman Lora White, 316th Security Forces Squadron Crime Prevention coordinator. "We also have a chance to remember men and women, who are often... MORE

AFSO21 assists with scheduling delays
May 4, 2007 — 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... MORE

316 SFS tickets safety violators
May 4, 2007 — 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... MORE