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World War II ‘Fly Girls’ Inducted, make historical landing in Women’s Memorial
November 23, 2008 — The ivory-white walls bearing the newest exhibit in Washington D.C. wound around the halls of a memorial in a wave of nostalgia for landmark women in aviation history. Pictures, quotes, and graphics adorned the display to honor the first, and some of the bravest females who flew for their country in World War II. The Fly Girls of WWII kicked off... MORE

Elmo and friends delight audiences of all ages
October 21, 2008 — Elmo and his friends, Zoe, Rosita, Cookie Monster and Grover, rocked the house, otherwise known as the base theater, last week and treated Team Andrews audience members to three memorable performances designed just for military families. Both the young -- and the young-at-heart -- danced and wiggled in the aisles, sang along with Elmo and enjoyed... MORE

Baggers' Wall of Fame much more than just about bagging groceries
October 16, 2008 — Next time you go to the commissary, the student that is bagging your groceries may just be a future military member, doctor, airline pilot or social worker. "People might look at us and just see folks bagging their groceries, but we're so much more than that -- we're a family, a bagging family," said retired Air Force Master Sgt. Eric Rhodes, Sr.,... MORE

Outdoor Rec offers fun trips, adventure
October 16, 2008 — Team Andrews members looking for fun and adventure outside the gates need only to go visit the Outdoor Recreation Center. Madeline Veria, Outdoor Recreation's new recreation specialist and programmer, has been hard at work designing fun and exciting adventures for Team Andrews' members and their families. Interestingly, Ms. Veria served eight years... MORE

Courses at Andrews new chef brings own flair to menu
August 22, 2008 — The Courses at Andrews welcomed a new team member recently--a new chef who likes to take a traditional, ordinary recipe, add a little of this and that, and transition it into extraordinary dish. "I've been cooking for over 20 years," said Eric Briggs, The Courses at Andrews chef. "In 10th grade they had a French cooking class that I took and that's... MORE

Teens volunteer time with 316th Wing multimedia, services, legal offices
July 24, 2008 — For high school or college students, summer break is the light at the end of the tunnel. It's no more teachers no more books. It's the beach, barbeques and baseball. But for those students who wish to spend their summer gaining valuable work experience, the Prince George's County Executive Office has a program geared for them. Each summer the... MORE

Chavery McClanahan reads over some paperwork in the 316th Wing Judge Advocate office. She is a 20-year-old North Carolina Central University student and is working in the Judes Advocate office here at Andrews as a volunteer.

Andrews golfer gets selected to play by Tiger Woods
June 30, 2008 — At a time when Americans are planning vacations and barbecues, one Andrews sergeant is planning to play golf. The Tiger Woods Foundation selected Senior Master Sgt. Kirk Kessler, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, to play in the 2nd Annual AT&T National golf tournament July 2 at the Congressional Country Club, Bethesda, Md. Sergeant Kessler was the... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Kirk Kessler, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, selects his next club. The Tiger Woods Foundation selected Sergeant Kessler to play in the 2nd Annual AT&T Naional golf tournament July 2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)

Child care registration provides one-stop service
June 27, 2008 — Team Andrews parents in need of child care options should be aware of the services offered by the base's Child Care Registration office. "Child care registration is a one stop shop for all child care needs at Andrews," said Donna Meador, Child Care Registration and Family Child Care director. "We can offer child care options both on- and off-base,... MORE

YES gives teens work skills, scholarships
June 19, 2008 — The Air Force Aid Society and the base Youth Center's Youth Employment Skills (YES) program is currently accepting applications for its on-base volunteer initiative for high school students. Underwritten by the Air Force Aid Society, the YES program is a joint effort of the Air Force Aid Society and Services. The program's goal is to provide... MORE

Andrews celebrates Juneteenth - Gospel style
June 19, 2008 — Andrews Chapel 3 Gospel Service Choir hosted it's Fourth Annual Juneteenth Celebration in the parking lot in front of Chapel 3, at 7:30pm, June 13. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States, dating back to June 19, 1865. The spiritual-based... MORE

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. -- Alicia Patterson portrays an elderly woman, giving guidance to Christine Washington, 12, in dealing with the hardships of slavery prior to their emancipation. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States, dating back to June 19, 1865. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)