JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –
As Team Andrews gears up to celebrate Labor Day on Sept. 2, the Air Force District of Washington has declared Friday, Aug. 30, a family day, creating a four-day weekend for many who work here.
Col. Steven Franklin, cheif of safety for AFDW and the 11th Wing, urges all to have an enjoyable, but safe, long weekend.
"Historically, this weekend is one of the most dangerous of the Critical Days of Summer," Franklin said. "We have seen more mishaps as the summer months draw to a close."
According to the National Safety Council, this is one of the most dangerous holiday weekends for drivers.
"Remember to celebrate safely," Franklin said. "Most importantly, don't drink and drive. If you plan to drink, have a plan to get home -- use a designated driver. Slow down, watch out for other drivers, and don't text and drive."
The Andrews chapter of
Airmen Against Drunk Driving ( 240-857-7433 ) will offer free no-questions-asked rides home for all Andrews Airmen from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., Thursday through Sunday. The latest information will be available on their
Facebook page and the Andrews mobile app.
The holiday weekend will find most offices closed, the following base facilities will be open at the times and dates listed:
AUGUST 30
Child Care
- CDC 1 -6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- CDC 2 -6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
- JP Hoyer -6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Freedom Hall Dining Facility
- Brunch: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
- Supper: 2:30-5:30 p.m.,
- Carry-Out: 6-9 p.m.,
- Midnight Meal:11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.,
Golf Course -Dawn to Dusk,
Lodging -24/7,
West Fitness Center
-7 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Unmanned Fitness Center -3 p.m. to 7 a.m.
SEPTEMBER 2
Commissary 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Freedom Hall Dining Facility
-
- Brunch: 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.,
- Labor Day Meal: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
- Supper: 2:30-5:30 p.m.,
- Carry-Out: 6-9 p.m.,
- Midnight Meal: 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.,
- Golf Course -Dawn to Dusk, Lodging -24/7,
Unmanned Fitness Center
-24/7
See the
Andrews FSS website for more information.