Features - Page 17

Servicemembers reminded of courage, valor during building dedication
March 24, 2011 — The new William A. Jones III Building officially opened its doors here March 22 during a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony attended by several senior Air Force, civic and community leaders and approximately 400 base personnel. Air Force leaders who took part in the ceremony included Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley; Robert Corsi,... MORE

(From the left to the right) Mr. Terry Edwards, Air Force Center of Engineering and Environment, Colonel Ken Rizer, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, Mr. Robert E. Corsi, Jr., Deputy Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, Representative Steny Hoyer, 5th Congressional District of Maryland, Elizabeth Jones and Anne Gilfillan, daughters of the building's namesake, the Honorable Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force, Maj. Gen. Darren McDew, Air Force District of Washington commander, and Mr. Timothy Wall, President of CDM Federal Programs Corporation, cut a ribbon signifying the dedication of the new Colonel William Atkinson Jones III building at Joint Base Andrews March 22, 2011. "The Jones Building" is a made from 20 percent recycled material and features a storm water recycling system and green roof, which will help power the energy efficient building while saving the Air Force 44.7 percent annually over the building it is replacing. An air commando and A-1H Skyraider pilot, Colonel Jones was a hero of the Vietnam War and a Medal of Honor recipient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melissa V. Brownstein)

11th Wing teams up with 167th Airlift Wing for disbursement exercise
March 23, 2011 — In a shining example of total force integration, a barrage of units came together March 16 to accomplish an important exercise that demonstrated the flexibility, versatility and superiority of the Air Force.Members of the 11th Wing, to include the 1st Helicopter Squadron, the 811th Operations Support Squadron, the 811 Logistics Readiness Squadron... MORE

A 1st Helicopter Squadron Airman balances as an aircrew flight equipment Airman removes protective gear during a decontamination exercise March 16. An example of total force integration between active duty units from Joint Base Andrews and the West Virginia Air National Guard's 167th Airlift Wing, the disbursement exercise allowed all participating units a chance to practice an evacuation of Air Force assets in the event of a chemical attack on the U.S. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Torey Griffith)

Woman with a heart of support
March 9, 2011 — While balancing duties as the wife of an Air Force servicemember and mother of three boys, Denise Gardner sets her thoughts on fellow families attached to the 1st Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Andrews."I think about it all the time! How can I help the families?" she said.Possessing nearly 20 years experience as a military spouse and 17 years as a... MORE

If you love your work, it'll never feel like work
February 2, 2011 — April 1 is a big day. More commonly known as April Fools Day. Most Americans mark April 1st on their calendars as a day of jokes, jest and nothing more. On Mrs. Sandra M. Hopkins's calendar however, April 1st, 2011 holds a lot more weight. April 1 is the day Mrs. Hopkins begins a new chapter in her life and finally retires from her 11th Civil... MORE

An NFL Divisional round playoffs weekend filled with rematches
January 13, 2011 — Baltimore @ PittsburghThis may be the one game of the weekend that most people will expect to be an absolute slobberknocker, as is common place when these two teams meet. There might not be another matchup that epitomizes NFL defensive toughness more than the Ravens-Steelers. These AFC North teams split during the regular season, each team winning... MORE

NFL divisional round predictions
January 6, 2011 — New Orleans Saints @ Seattle Seahawks - Congratulations to all the Seahawks fans out there reading this, because nobody(including yourselves) could have predicted the good fortunes that came your way this season. Sure, it was evident going into the season the NFC West wasn't exactly a powerhouse division, but to win the division (and get a home... MORE

National Football League: Week 1 Predictions
September 10, 2010 — Finally, September is here, and the NFL has returned! The last week leading up to the start of the NFL season has had a number of big moves, with Arizona parting ways with Matt Leinart, the Seahawks getting rid of their number one receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, and the Jets finally signing Darrelle Revis. All of those will make for interesting... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Center offers help to those eyeing refractive surgery
August 30, 2010 — Tired of being restricted by your glasses? The Warfighter Eye Center, located at Malcolm Grow Medical Center on Andrews Air Force Base, Md., is offering refractive surgery to active duty military members. Qualified candidates can leave their glasses behind in as little as two months. "You're looking at being scheduled within a month for the pre-op... MORE

AFC Predictions: division by division breakdown
August 27, 2010 — This is the first of a two-part series. Next week will be the NFC preview.AFC West Division Champs - San Diego Chargers:The Chargers walked away with this division last season finishing five games ahead of the second place Broncos. The Chargers as currently manned are not as talented as they were last season. Star wide receiver Vincent Jackson... MORE

Three defensive rookies to watch in training camp
August 20, 2010 — Editor's Note - This is part two of a two-part series discussing the most intriguing offensive and defensive rookies to keep an eye on during the preseason.It's been almost four months since the NFL Draft and the talk of the uncertain futures of the top rookies has shifted to shock and awe over their record setting contracts, their prospective... MORE