• Air Force PME seminars recruiting now

    The Air War College senior leader course nonresident program and Air Command and Staff College seminar programs are soliciting eligible officers and federal employees for enrollment."Student seminars combine independent study with informal gatherings conducive to adult learning and have proven to be

  • AFA announces conference shuttle information

    The Air Force Association will hold its annual Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 14-16, 2009, at the Gaylord National Hotel located at National Harbor. The Technology Exposition features hundreds of exhibits and displays relating to aerospace technology. It will be open Sept.

  • Ceremonial guardsmen ready at moment's notice

    The United States Air Force Honor Guard's main mission is to provide military honors for those who spent their lives in service of their country. The Honor Guard trains its Airmen constantly to prepare for this mission. The recent funeral of Senator Edward Kennedy displayed the mission readiness of

  • Award-winning energy conservation strategy keeps the lights on

    Two Air Force District of Washington wings have implemented initiatives to reduce and conserve energy that have saved millions of dollars. Through conservation and infrastructure improvements, Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland and Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C, lead the Department of

  • AF drill team takes Sunshine State by storm

    The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team travelled from D.C. to Florida for a two week, four-base tour.The 16-person team will make stops at Eglin AFB, Tyndall AFB, MacDill AFB and Patrick AFB, plus surrounding Florida schools and the Air Force Enlisted Village.Performances feature a

  • A look back at Chief Master Sgt. Paul Wheeler's 29 years in the AF

    Command Chief Master Sgt. Paul W. Wheeler's time with the Air Force has been dedicated to advocating for Airmen, protecting installations and advising senior officers. His dedication to accomplishing missions efficiently and mentoring Airmen in his command is evidenced by a swift rise through the

  • Awards ceremony recognizes superior performance

    AFDW Recognition Ceremony Maj. Gen. Ralph Jodice, Air Force District of Washington commander, recently recognized twenty-one of AFDW professional performers for their commitment to excellence and outstanding service during an awards ceremony on 14 Aug. Airmen presented awards were: - Thirty Year

  • CAP aircraft to fly low over D.C.

    Civil Air Patrol aircraft will be flying low over the Mount Vernon and Fort Belvoir areas of Northern Virginia throughout the daytime hours Tuesday through Thursday. CAP's National Capital Wing is assisting the military with simulated aircraft target practice for Task Force Golden Eagle. Saturday,

  • Suicide on the rise among veterans

    The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a report recently saying that suicide among military veterans is on the rise.It's estimated that about 5,000 veterans commit suicide every year, with Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans being 35 percent more likely to commit suicide than the general