Air Force District of Washington News

AFDW to manage AF Memorial daily operations

Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 18:10:00 GMT

The Air Force District of Washington is taking a more active role in the Air Force Memorial’s daily operations beginning in April 2017 as part of AFDW’s mission to provide ceremonial honors to the National Capital Region and worldwide.

Past, present, future: AF Memorial 10th anniversary

Staff Sgt. Jannelle McRae — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 20:01:00 GMT

For the last decade, the Air Force Memorial stood boldly in the skyline of the nation’s capital, inciting pride and honor, and recognizing the dedication and sacrifices of Airmen who have served. Members of industry, Airmen and media attended a ceremony in celebration of the monument’s 10th anniversary under its spires in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 14.

James named honorary Tuskegee Airman

Staff Sgt. Alyssa C. Gibson — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 19:54:00 GMT

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James was named an honorary Tuskegee Airman and was presented the Tuskegee Airman red jacket during the Air Force Memorial’s 10th anniversary ceremony in Arlington, Va., Oct. 14.

Reflecting on Veterans Day

Tech Sgt. Bryan Franks — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 16:55:00 GMT

Veterans and their families, both young and old, reflected on the sacrifices made by Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines, who provide this nation with the best fighting force in the world, during a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at the Air Force Memorial, which overlooks the Pentagon and Potomac River.

Greatest generation honored during wreath laying, AF band concert

Senior Airman Hailey Haux — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 20:57:00 GMT

As the sun began to set over the National Capitol Region, several hundred people gathered at the Air Force Memorial with the District of Columbia-city landscape as the backdrop to witness a wreath-laying event, followed by a concert performed by the United States Air Force Band Aug. 14.

Silent, contemplative act serves as closing for Air Force Memorial dedication

Staff Sgt. C. Todd Lopez — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 15:59:00 GMT

With just a day having passed since introducing its new memorial to the world, the Air Force

Memorial dedication to launch AF's 60th Anniversary observance

DoD News — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:23:00 GMT

The nation's youngest military service kicks off its 60th anniversary observance this weekend with