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My Hero; My dad - JROTC grad wins National Essay Contest
May 22, 2014 — Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Cadet, Lt. Kristina Franke was presented with an award on May 15, at the Arlington Career Center in Arlington, Va., for winning the Armed Services YMCA National Essay Contest. "Our annual essay contest allows children to express their love, appreciation and admiration for their military heroes," retired... MORE

Master Sgt. John Franke and his wife Stephanie, stand with their young son and daughter, Air Force JROTC Cadet, Lt. Kristina Franke, after she won the Armed Services YMCA National Essay Contest on May 15, 2014, at the Arlington Career Center, Va. According to her essay, her father, 11th Security Forces Group superintendent of resources, is her military hero. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Amber J. Russell)

Don't Drive 'Intexticated'
December 31, 2013 — Accidents related to distracted driving have increased significantly across the Air Force over the past few years. In fact, studies show that driving while texting is just as dangerous as drinking and driving. Team Andrews is bucking this trend of driving while "intexticated" with a crackdown on distracted drivers.Beginning Jan. 6, 2014, members of... MORE

AF tuition assistance application window delayed for FY14
August 29, 2013 — Airmen applying for tuition assistance in fiscal 2014 will see several changes in both eligibility for and administration of the program.Due to these changes, the application window for classes beginning on or after Oct. 1 will not open until Sept. 9 to allow for system updates.This program is applicable to Guard and Reserve only when they are... MORE

Imagine Andrews begins anew in 2013
August 20, 2013 — Sporting Imagine Andrews Public Charter School uniforms, young children from kindergarten to sixth grade embarked on their first day of school Aug. 19; it was also the principals first day of leading the school.Sharon H. Porter brings 18 years of teaching and administrative experience to her new role as principal of Imagine Andrews. "I'm so excited... MORE

Fatima Bynum and her sixth grade daughter unite after Nikala's first day of school at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Imagine Andrews Public Charter School on Aug. 19, 2013. This is the first year sixth graders attend IAPCS. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Ms. Amber J. Russell)

Team Andrews support MFS Back-to-School Bash
August 9, 2013 — The days of endlessly playing with electronic devices and outdoor play until dusk are coming to a close and children must readapt to the student lifestyle.The Military and Family Support Center is bringing the base together Aug. 15, with a Back-to-School Bash designed to ignite passion for learning and help children ease into this... MORE

Lidia Mason, Youth Center member and daughter of Maj. Johnnie Mason, 844 Communications Group deputy of plans and programs, learns to operate remote cars with FIRST Robotics at the Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 15, 2013, held at the Youth Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Military and Family Support Center sponsored the event to encourage students to engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathemetics, STEM. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Ms. Amber J. Russell)

Putting boots down; getting business off the ground
June 6, 2013 — In effort to assist transitioning members to civilian life, each month, Team Andrews Military Family and Support Center offers an intensive two-day workshop for those interested in starting a business. The two-day sessions give participants in-depth information on writing a business plan market research, legal insight and financing."Our program,... MORE

Civilian Assistance Resources
March 15, 2013 — With the economy under duress, it is necessary for families to seek opportunities to continue to make ends meet and sustain one's standard of living as best possible. The sequester effects everyone across the board, however, the impact on civilians can be considerable. Joint Base Andrews is taking a proactive approach to lessen the impact by... MORE

Get Fit at the WFC - 24/7
March 14, 2013 — Getting fit-to-fight at Team Andrews just became more convenient. As part of an Air Force Services Transformation Initiative test concept, JBA is one of six installations to implement 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week fitness center. Patrons of the West Fitness Center will have access to unmanned hours in the tacticle component area March 14.Registration... MORE

GI Bill education transfer incurs 4 years for all Airmen
January 18, 2013 — When initially implemented, the Post-9/11 GI Bill education transfer program was phased in to enable Airmen nearing retirement to accept a 1-, 2-, or 3-year active-duty service commitment. That phase-in period expired July 31, 2012 and all active-duty Airmen now incur a 4-year ADSC, said Bruce Houseman, Air Force Personnel Center education services... MORE

Reservists are offered the Montgomery GI Bill and Reserve Tuition Assistance to use for education benefits. They are not allowed to use both at the same time. (Courtesy Illustration)

Imagine Andrews celebrates new facility
January 16, 2013 — Two Imagine Andrews Public Charter School students stood at each open door of their newly-built school waiting to greet leaders and distinguished visitors from Joint Base Andrews and the surrounding community to the schools' grand-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony here, Jan. 14, 2013.The partnership between Andrews and the surrounding community... MORE

Imagine Andrews Students meet-and-greet visitors, Jan. 14, 2013, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their newly opened public charter school on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The new building provides larger classrooms, a cafeteria, as well as a media and music room. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

LEED shows how Team Andrews leads the way in green building design
October 15, 2012 — As Team Andrews participates in Energy Action Month this October, members have the opportunity to observe two of the Air Force's newest and greenest buildings right here on base.The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design tours of the William A. Jones III Building and Jacob E. Smart Building here are designed to show how their... MORE

Kickin' it New School
August 29, 2012 — An increasing number of children get to wear their pajamas to school every day. More and more children take field trips to national museums and monuments on a weekly basis, seeing first-hand the places where important events in American history took place. Millions of children are able go to school when and where ever it is most convenient,... MORE

Andrews offers free flu vaccine
August 29, 2012 — Team Andrews members ages 18 and older, to include all DoD and Tricare beneficiaries, can receive a free flu vaccination at the Andrews Community Activity Center on Sept. 26 and 27, and Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m."The flu vaccine is mandatory for all military members and must be received no later than January first, 2013," said Maj. Troy Baker,... MORE

Sexual Assault Awareness Month events for Team Andrews members
April 11, 2012 — Team Andrews,Thank you for your continued support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month! There are still two big events open to EVERYONE at Joint Base Andrews:April 13 - FREE Self-Defense Classes for ages 11 and older at the West Fitness Center's tactic...al fitness area.Class 1: 11 a.m. - noonClass 2: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Space is limited to 20 slots per... MORE

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The 2011 national SAAM observance focuses on a bystander approach to sexual violence prevention. A bystander, or witness, is anyone who sees a situation but may or may not know what to do, may think others will act or may be afraid to do something. Bystanders who take action when necessary can prevent sexual assault. U.S. Air Force graphic by Jeff Gates

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March 20, 2012 — Andrews Officer Spouses Club scholarshipAll eligible college-bound high school seniors, current undergraduate college students and military spouses are encouraged to apply for scholarships funded through Andrews Thrift Shop sales and other AOSC philanthropic activities. This program is intended for dependents of Joint Forces Personnel stationed or... MORE

DOD guidelines provide political ‘rules of engagement’
February 23, 2012 — As the 2012 presidential election approaches, Americans are gearing up for a heated contest. More and more people across the nation are becoming politically active, and service members are no exception.While the DOD encourages its members to be involved in the democratic process, there are several guidelines that military members, DOD civilians and... MORE

Armed services Voters' Week is June 28-July 7, when military voters will be educated on upcoming elections, absentee voting procedures and voter resources, with a goal of making 100 percent contact with Bolling's military voters in order to maximize absentee voter registration this year.

AOSC Scholarship Program ends April 15
February 23, 2012 — All eligible college-bound high school seniors, current undergraduate college students, and spouses are encouraged to apply for scholarships funded through Andrews Air Force Base Thrift Shop sales and other AOSC philanthropic activities. This program is intended for dependents of Joint Forces personnel stationed or retired from Joint Base Andrews... MORE

Airmen may have received erroneous Post 9/11 GI Bill $3000 advance payments
January 29, 2010 — In late 2009, the Department of Veterans Affairs authorized emergency advanced payments of $3000 to veterans who had not received education benefits during the 2009 fall semester. Some payments were erroneously made to Airmen on Active Duty and some dependents receiving transferred Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.Airmen and their dependents are... MORE

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