• NCR volunteers foster community rapport

    "Give a Shoe - Change A Life ." That was the theme for the event, when 20 volunteers from the National Capitol Region teamed with volunteers from throughout the U.S., to help in the distribution of hundreds of pairs of shoes to disadvantaged D.C. children April 4 at Paramount Baptist Church. The

  • Groundbreaking marks start of construction of new homes

    A groundbreaking ceremony hosted by BLB Privatized Housing was held April 3 in the Rickenbacker South Neighborhood of Bolling Housing to commence the demolition of old homes and construction of new homes in that neighborhood. Col. Brian Bellacicco, Air Force District of Washington Logistics and

  • Updated 'Little Brown Book' now on the Web

    Air Force District of Washington Command Chief Paul Wheeler shared his perspective on new initiatives shaping the enlisted force during an All-Enlisted Call March 27 at the Air Force Conference Center on Andrews, Air Force Base, Md., . The chief recently returned from the Command Chief's roundtable

  • Drill Team prepares for upcoming drill season

    The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team recently completed its annual training camp at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. During their month long temporary duty, the team learned a new routine for the 2009 drill-season with the biggest change being the addition of Max Impact, the United States

  • Accountability system helps leaders, families during crises

    If a natural disaster or large-scale crisis strikes the National Capital Region, the top priority for commanders will be the ability to account for all Airmen, civilian employees and family members. To help commanders contact everyone under their command, the Air Force District of Washington is

  • Register today for the 2009 Air Force Cycling Classic

    The Air Force District of Washington is proud to announce the dates for the 2009 Air Force Cycling Classic, taking place May 30-31 in Arlington, Va. The USAF Cycling Classic offers cycling enthusiasts of all abilities the opportunity to participate in this National Capital Region signature

  • Easter sunrise service to be held at Arlington

    The annual Easter Sunrise Service will be held April 12 in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery. Maj. Gen. Richard J. Rowe, Jr., commander of the Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, invites members of the military

  • USAF Band takes jazz sound to the airwaves

    Since 1990, the U.S. Air Force Band's Jazz Heritage Series has entertained audiences in the National Capital Region, but it wasn't until 2007 that radio listeners across the U.S. and Canada could enjoy performances that before could only be heard live in Washington, D.C. Jazz enthusiasts all over

  • Revised 'Little Brown Book' now available

    Air Force officials here recently revised Air Force instruction 36-2618, The Enlisted Force Structure, also known as "The Little Brown Book," and the electronic version is available now with hardcopies expected to be available in May. The guide has long been a staple of establishing expectations and