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  • Air Force ends pilot travel card program

    The Air Force recently decided to transition existing Controlled Spend Account travel cards to an enhanced Government Travel Card by the end of fiscal 2012. "The CSA, a pilot travel card program, provided some enhancements for travelers, but also brought about significant challenges for our most

  • 2012 Andrews Air Show and Open House scheduled to 'take off' May 18-20

    The skies over the National Capital Region will be filled with the sound of freedom May 18 - 20 as the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, headline the 2012 Joint Service Open House here. Celebrating 100 years of Marine Corps aviation, the 2012 JSOH will continue its legacy as

  • New bowling league has can-do attitude

    The Airmen & Family Readiness Center and the Eagle Lanes Bowling Center, both at Dover Air Force Base, Del., have partnered and begun a "Can Doers Bowling League," May 5.The league caters to the intellectually and physically disabled dependants of service members in the area. There is no age or

  • 436th MXS squeaks by 436th OG

    The 436th Maintenance Squadron volleyball team had a tough time adjusting to the absences of Gary Porter, one of their top players, due to an annual tour with the reserves.Luckily for them it did not cost them the match as they came back to defeat the 436th Operations Group 15-25, 25-21 and 15-11 on

  • Airman of the Week: Senior Airman Jaimee R. Scott

    Name/rank: Senior Airman Jaimee R. ScottSquadron: 436th Aerospace Medicine SquadronJob description: Bioenvironmental engineering technicianPrevious assignments: Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany and Kunsan Air Base, Korea.Dream assignment and why? Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, would be my next base of

  • Mortuary gets new commander

    Col. John M. Devillier assumed command of Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations from Col. Thomas C. Joyce in a ceremony presided over by Lt. Gen. Darrell Jones May 2 at the Charles C. Carson Center for Mortuary Affairs. Command of a unit in the Air Force is an important feat, said Jones, Deputy

  • Know your colors: "Go for Green" helps Airmen keep fit

    The Dover Air Force Base, Del., Patterson Dining Facility launched the "Go for Green" program April 30 to help DFAC patrons get the most out of their meal.The "Go for Green" program focuses on educating the customers of the DFAC on what foods are the most nutritious by using a red, yellow or green