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Ask Doug: All five branches provide guardsmen
Q. In a funeral, such as Ted Kennedy's, how are the military men selected to carry the casket? What is the process for selection? - Abilene A. The United States Air Force Honor Guard is stationed with the 11th Wing at Bolling Air Force Base in D.C. These Bolling airmen share the responsibility to represent the Air Force and honor our nation's ...
Brig. gen. nominated for job as top attorney
Brig. Gen. Richard C. Harding has been nominated for promotion to lieutenant general, a move that would see him pin on two more stars at once and become the Air Force's top attorney.
Contracts for December 15, 2009
A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo., was awarded a $114,558,014 contract which will provide support for small diameter bomb Increment 1 production for munitions, carriages and technical supports.A At this time, the entire amount has been obligated.A 681 ARSS/PK, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting ...
Ten Air Force brigadier generals have been nominated to receive their second star, Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced Thursday.
New 11th Wing commander takes reins at Bolling
New 11th Wing Commander Col. Cedric George addresses the men and women of Bolling Air Force Base in an assumption of command ceremony Dec.
42nd CONS supervisor retires after more than 47 years
With 47 years of government service, Charlie Foster, 42nd Contracting Squadron's chief of Acquisition Flight B, is in some ways reluctant to retire from his job at 42nd CONS Dec.
Nsaw F&Es Dept. helps prepare local rescuers
Naval Support Activity Washington firefighters remove emergency equipment from their fire rescue engine to perform rescue and hazardous materials response tasks.
Hudson native stands tall in military honor guard
Spencer Prescott set his sights on joining the military's prestigious Honor Guard since his freshman year at Alvirne High School, but he had always tempered that dream with reality.
Joint Program Aims to Reduce Firefighter Injuries
Firefighting may be near the top of the Defense Departmenta s list of high-risk occupations, but therea s a move afoot to make it safer.
Coast Guard 'remains vigilant' after training mishap
This past Sept. 11 a routine Coast Guard training exercise sent the National Capital Region into a panic.
Airmen receive Sijan Award in Pentagon ceremony
Lance P. Sijan Award recipients in a ceremony in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes Nov.
Sergeant major buys Pembroke Pines 4BD
Jeffrey W. McClaskey bought a four-bedroom, four-bath home at 861 S.W. 176th Ave.
Vaccines and more available on Bolling
The 579th Medical Group Allergy and Immunization Clinic at Bolling Air Force Base has updated their patient service hours and vaccination schedule for their patients.
5th Bomb Wing CO is the latest to be fired
The commander of the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., was fired Friday afternoon for loss of confidence in his ability to lead.
H1N1 Vaccine Order Includes Enough for National Guard
The Defense Department has acquired enough doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine to immunize all 460,000 members of the National Guard, officials announced today.
Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Clutz and Navy Chief Petty Officer Jill Holliger , look at sectarian neighborhoods on a map of Baghdad to analyze where improvised explosive devices are being placed.
New, improved JVC reopens at Bolling
Joint Visitor Center customer-service technicians validate and issue base passes to customers without valid military identification cards Oct.
Streetcars still desired in D.C.
The D.C. Department of Transportation is planning a series of citywide community meetings to drum up support for a streetcar system that Mayor Adrian Fenty and Councilman Tommy Wells, D-Ward 6, are attempting to revive after previous setbacks.
Three-star Air Force general relocating to Robins Air Force Base
Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., commanding general of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command, has moved to Robins Air Force Base, the Air Force Reserve Command public affairs office announced Thursday.
Making Waves conference is on international business
A seminar to encourage women and minorities to build their businesses and move into international trade is coming to Biloxi.
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