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  • Maj. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp, right, assumes command of the Air Force District of Washington from Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen Wilson during the AFDW Change of Command Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 9, 2019. Wilson presided over the ceremony where Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson relinquished command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

    Rupp assumes command of AFDW as Air Force vice chief presides

    Military members and civilians gathered to watch leadership shift as Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson presided over the Air Force District of Washington change of command ceremony here July 9.
  • Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson renders honors during the playing of the national anthem at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington Va., July 7, 2017 at the start of the Heritage to Horizons concert series. U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson hosted the event, which was the third concert of the series. The Heritage to Horizons concerts are a recurring public ceremonial event that takes place at the Air Force Memorial and honor those who support the Air Force. The theme of the third concert was Airmen who Broke Barriers. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)(Released)

    A Gentleman’s Farewell: 5 Q&A with Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson

    Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson will soon head to U.S. Air Force Headquarters, Pentagon, Arlington, Va., where he will serve as the Director of Training and Readiness, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. The directorate, encompassing seven divisions and the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation, is responsible for policy, guidance, and oversight of Air Force operational training, officer and enlisted operations career field management, operational readiness and reporting, and aircrew management.
  • Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, writes a suggestion in the Jones Building lobby during the first AFDW Innovation Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 12, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

    Innovation Summit welcomes new ideas

    Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, writes a suggestion in the Jones Building lobby during the first AFDW Innovation Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 12, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller)
  • Chief Master Sgts. Melanie K. Noel, Air Force District of Washington command chief, right, and Michael D. Noel, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, listen to guest speakers during their combined retirement ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 31, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

    Farewell to the chiefs

    Chief Master Sgts. Melanie K. Noel, Air Force District of Washington command chief, and Michael D. Noel, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, held their combined retirement ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 31, 2019. The couple shared a combined 50 years of military service.
  • Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, listens to questions from ROTC Cadets from universities across the country at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 22, 2019. Jacobson gave leadership insights, answered questions and discussed how important innovative Airmen are for the future of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

    Cadets on tour

    ROTC cadets visit with Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson during their tour of the Washington area May 22.
  • Each May, Air Force District of Washington joins the nation in recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Notable dates include May 7, 1843, when the first Japanese immigrant traveled to the United States, and May 10, 1869, when Chinese immigrants comprised the majority of workers who helped complete the transcontinental railroad.

    Air Force District of Washington salutes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage

    Each May, Air Force District of Washington joins the nation in recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Notable dates include May 7, 1843, when the first Japanese immigrant traveled to the United States, and May 10, 1869, when Chinese immigrants comprised the majority of workers who helped complete the transcontinental
  • Hon. Henry F. De Sio, Jr., a certified executive coach, speaks during a WHYTANK event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 17, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

    WHYTANK professional development speaker series debuts at AFDW

    With innovation and an ever-evolving learning culture at the heart of modern Air Force endeavors, Air Force District of Washington presented the first in a new series known as WHYTANK May 17, featuring the Hon. Henry F. De Sio, Jr., the proclaimed global ambassador for changemakers.
  • Participants in the Legends in Flight Joint Base Andrews Air and Space Expo 2019 look at various set-ups in the Science Technology Engineering and Math hangar on JB Andrews, Md., May 10, 2019. More than 7,000 local students came out to participate in various activities in the STEM hangars. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andreaa Phillips)

    Air Force leaders strengthen community ties, engage students at JB Andrews Air & Space Expo

    Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson delivered opening remarks for this year’s biennial three-day event, which focused on JB Andrews’ partnership and mentorship with local schools against a backdrop of more than 30 STEM exhibits designed to engage and inspire some 7,000 students.
  • U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Joshua Lucas, 1st Helicopter Squadron flight engineer, prepares for flight in a UH-1 Huey during the opening ceremonies at the Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo, May 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jessica Cicchetto)

    Propelled for success

    U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Joshua Lucas, 1st Helicopter Squadron flight engineer, prepares for flight in a UH-1 Huey during the opening ceremonies at the Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo, May 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jessica Cicchetto)
  • Army Col. Phillip Cuccia, U.S. Army War College academic engagement director, highlights opening actions of the Battle of Gettysburg to U.S. Air Force field grade officers at Gettysburg National Military Park, Pa., April 18, 2019. The officers took a tour of the park during the 2019 Air Force District of Washington Squadron Commander and Spouse Orientation Course to learn about leadership principles from the past, and how they relate to the present. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

    Squadron Commander and Spouse Orientation Course wraps as benchmark program

    The 2019 Air Force District of Washington Squadron Commander and Spouse Orientation Course recently concluded, and unit principals and staff said they aim to set the standard for an interactive, immersive experience in priming emerging leaders.
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