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Singles Retreat to Bolger Center
November 13, 2012 — The historic Bolger Center resort in Potomac, Md., just outside the affluence of the nation's capitol, seemed a world away from work, traffic and political sound bites on the airwaves. About 20 Airmen stepped out of there cars and into the autumn air as they arrived on the three-day, all inclusive retreat Oct. 12-14. In effort to help Airmen...

Through Airmen's Eyes: Airman battles breast cancer
October 31, 2012 — (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)"I was 21 years old and didn't think I was strong enough to beat two cancers -- I thought my life was over," said Senior Airman Latisha Chong.Chong, a flight kitchen specialist from the 628th Force...

Eternal courage remembered
October 11, 2012 — It is Air Force tradition to name installations, streets and even buildings after fallen hero Airmen who gave their life in service to their country. The names of the streets and buildings that make up Joint Base Andrews are shared with those of other installations around the world.One such building, known as King Manor, will share its namesake...

Airmen help youth learn aviation at conference
October 11, 2012 — More than 80 volunteers from Joint Base Andrews, Md., Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., and the Pentagon helped children from 19 area schools glimpse the dynamic world of aviation during the Air Traffic Control Association's 57th Annual Conference Exposition here Oct. 3.This year's conference focused on the future of air traffic control, and the...

Heal Your Heels
October 9, 2012 — The human foot is an amazing piece of engineering. Your feet are actually shaped like bridges, and in the course of your day, the arch of your foot (the bridge structure) and your muscles and tendons and ligaments (the support structure) do a great job of moving you around and absorbing shock.Just like a bridge, though, too much repeated shock to...

4-wheelin' provides active therapy for wounded warriors
September 28, 2012 — Airmen from the Washington area have found a unique way to help wounded warriors, one that takes them out of the daily grind, far removed from their normal surroundings.Tucked away in the backwoods of northwest Virginia, about 90 miles from Washington, a non-profit organization called "4 wheel to heal" provides wounded warriors with an outdoor...

Department of Education schools Andrews on resources
September 19, 2012 — More than $150 billion in Federal student aid is available to military members, dependents, and Joint Base Andrews community members who qualify, to help pay for college. However, taking initiative to sign-up is a must. Military life and life in general can distract individuals from meeting their educational goals. Knowing this, Dr. James Copeland,...

Team Andrews member inspires taekwondo movie
September 17, 2012 — As the 2012 Summer Olympic Games spectacle ends in London, some U.S. Olympians will continue to bask in the promise of future endorsement deals prompted by their athletic achievements. Andrews' own Lynnette Love, a 1988 Olympic gold medalist and 1992 Olympic Bronze medalist, watched this year's Summer Olympic Games with warm thoughts, reflecting on...

Chaplains provide support and comfort for families
September 13, 2012 — From the first phone call to a grieving family to get to know their lost loved one, to the carefully chosen words spoken at a graveside service, the chaplains at Arlington National Cemetery are tasked with some of the most difficult duties at the cemetery. Led by Senior Chaplains from the Air Force, Col. Charles Cornelisse; Army, Lt. Col. Thomas...

You've got Base Pride detail
September 13, 2012 — Under a mid-day August sun, humidity and heat beat down on sticky soda bottles, greasy fast food containers and a seemingly endless number of discarded cigarette butts. Together, these items lie fermenting in the ditch near the Andrews Main Exchange. Armed with a black garbage bag and plastic gloves, Tech. Sgt. Jody Lucas, Base Pride NCO in charge,...