15 Sep 2021

Air Force medic earns 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognition after heroism in Kenya

As the sole aerospace medicine technician on a three-person medical team deployed to Manda Bay-Camp Simba, Kenya, Staff Sgt. Colleen Mitchell found herself trying to unwind off-duty one Sunday by watching television at the Morale, Welfare, and Readiness center at 5 a.m. The events thereafter would forever change her life.

1 Sep 2021

Air Force District of Washington command team visits Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

31 Aug 2021

UVA ROTC cadets take flight

The 1st Helicopter Squadron flew more than 50 cadets from the University of Virginia's ROTC Detachment 890 here, Aug. 27, 2021.

27 Aug 2021

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, LEARN D.C. celebrate on-base charter school opening

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington D.C. – Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and LEARN D.C. hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 26 at the school site to celebrate the opening of the first charter school on the installation.

21 Jul 2021

Jackson takes reins at Air Force District of Washington, marking a new era at vital command

Air Force District of Washington leadership transitioned during a change of command ceremony here officiated by Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin July 20, 2021.

3 Jun 2021

AFDW Chaplain Corps hosts immersion, awards presentation at JBA

The Air Force District of Washington Command Chaplain Corps’ office paired with the 316th Wing Chaplain Corps to host their annual educational immersion course and awards ceremony to recognize the Air Force District of Washington Chaplains and Religious Affairs Airmen on May 18, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews.

1 Jun 2021

“Flags-In” at Arlington National Cemetery

First time visits to Arlington National Cemetery are breathtaking. Row after row of white, marble headstones mark the final resting place of those who served our country. For Airman 1st Class Michael Hester, a ceremonial guardsman with the United States Air Force Honor Guard, his first visit was similarly awe-inspiring.“For me, this is my first

20 May 2021

Risk Management - the key to a safe and enjoyable summer

The Department of the Air Force reminds Airmen and Guardians to apply sound risk management when enjoying outdoor and recreational activities with family and friends this summer. The summer focus period runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

21 Apr 2021

AFW2 Announces Team Air Force for Warrior Games 2021

The Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program is proud to announce the 2021 Air Force Warrior Games team. A team of coaches and staff selected 45 primary and 15 alternates, a combination of active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen and veterans, after their 2021 Virtual Air Force Trials competition. The 45-person team will go on to compete at the

16 Apr 2021

AFDW Contracting Directorate focuses on communication, transparency, predictability at Industry Week

Air Force District of Washington’s contracting directorate hosts an annual Industry Week to let companies know what the needs of the government are. This year, the event was April 13 -16, and contracting squadrons from the 11th Wing at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 316th Wing at Joint Base Andrews participated. The event organizers