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  • Ramstein as well as all of United States Air Forces in Europe email accounts migrated to the Cloud, June 4, 2019. The system offers larger storage options, and support for mobile devices all without compromising military security requirements.

    AFDW to transition to cloud-based enterprise services

    The Air Force District of Washington will soon experience changes to email, file sharing, and collaboration services as the Air and Space Forces adopt cloud-based technology.
  • A nurse-turned-sculptor, most famous for inspiring the likeness of President Franklin D. Roosevelt on the U.S. dime, Selma Burke poses in her studio, New York, N.Y., circa 1940.

    Honoring the past: nurse-turned-sculptor inspires FDR coin design

    (In observance of Black History Month, Air Force District of Washington recognizes achievements by Black Americans and honors their central role in U.S. history. Throughout the month, AFDW will provide historical facts about Black Americans who made significant impact during pivotal points in the nation’s sociopolitical history.) Many people might recall growing up with piggy banks to save their allowance, and some may wonder about the inspirations of the designs on coins they deposited. A nurse-turned-sculptor, most famous for inspiring the likeness of President Franklin D. Roosevelt on the U.S. dime, had a profound impact on American history.
  • Naval District of Washington Commandant Rear Adm. Carl Lahti; Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp; Air Force Element Commander and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., Vice Commander Col. Michael J. Zuhlsdorf; and AFDW Logistics Director Col. Christoff Gaub toured the Shore Operations Center, ShOC, at Naval District of Washington Headquarters, D.C., Feb. 6. This expansive facility oversees the Virtual Perimeter Monitoring Systems of Naval installations in the National Capital Region, to include JBAB and the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The system uses multiple layers of security at the defined perimeter to detect unauthorized access or breaching at the installations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Michael Garrott)

    Shore thing: teamwork, collaboration abound at ShOC

    Naval District of Washington Commandant Rear Adm. Carl Lahti; Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp; Air Force Element Commander and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., Vice Commander Col. Michael J. Zuhlsdorf; and AFDW Logistics Director Col. Christoff Gaub toured the Shore Operations Center, ShOC, at Naval District of Washington Headquarters, D.C., Feb. 6.
  • Air Force optometry came into existence around the same time the Air Force Medical Service stood up on July 1, 1949, and has been caring for the vision of aviators and warfighters ever since. 2020, ‘The Year of Optometry’, focuses on ensuring eye health and vision care are a priority. (Courtesy graphic)

    Air Force Optometry History in 2020: “The Year of Optometry”

    Air Force Optometry came into existence around the same time the Air Force Medical Service stood up July 1, 1949 and has been caring for the vision of aviators and warfighters ever since.  Prior to that, even during World War II, enlisted hospital corpsmen without any formal training were providing limited vision care using crude equipment.  Between 1950 and 1960, the Air Force saw great improvements in both the type and quality of equipment available for optometry services and commissioned optometrists were added to the Medical Service Corps. 
  • Maj. Justin D’Agostino,logistics readiness officer who currently serves as the commander of Defense Logistics Agency Energy Japan based at Yokota Air Base, Japan, climbs onto a train before it transports fuel to a defense fuel support point. (Courtesy photo)

    AFDW&You - Spotlight Series

    The Air Force District of Washington encompasses more than 30,000 Airmen in 1,758 units stationed at 500 locations in 108 countries. AFDW Airmen execute varied missions around the world alongside service members and civilians from different Air Force major commands, joint units and international organizations. AFDW highlights Airmen in these unique missions in its series, “AFDW&You.”
  • President Donald J. Trump participates in the promotion pinning ceremony for State of the Union Gallery guest and Tuskegee Airman, retired Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, Feb. 4, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House. (Official White House photo by Shealah Craighead)

    Tuskegee Airman receives promotion to brigadier general

    On Feb. 4, retired Col. Charles E. McGee found himself in the Oval Office at the White House being promoted to brigadier general by President Donald Trump.
  • Senior Master Sgt. Michael Tesoriero, 459th Air Refueling Wing Traditional Reservist, poses for a photo Jan 30, 2020, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Tesoriero recently shared a story of how he overcame his extreme battle with depression and how he finally sought help. He is now on a better path and is hoping to help Airmen overcome their battles as well. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cierra Presentado)

    Overcoming obstacles: A first sergeant’s struggle to seek help

    Throughout his 31-year career in the Air Force Reserve, Senior Master Sgt. Michael Tesoriero, was the go to guy for all Airmen. As a first sergeant. his passion was to help his people at his home base as well as in deployed locations, even if it meant neglecting his own needs at times. He always made sure to make his Airmen’s life as good as possible. What he was not expecting was for his life to take a downward spiral into depression where he would contemplate the value of his life.
  • Each February, Air Force District of Washington joins the nation in celebration of Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, to recognize achievements by Black Americans and honor their central role in U.S. history. Throughout the month, AFDW will provide historical facts about Black Americans who made significant impact during pivotal points in the nation’s sociopolitical history. This year's theme, "Honoring the Past, Securing the Future!" is featured on the first in a series of posters commemorating the 75th Anniversary of World War II. The poster is reminiscent of the colors and styles found in the 1940’s Recruitment and Victory posters from the World War II era and pays homage to the Soldiers from A Company, 452nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery, one of the United States Army’s black-only combat units. The observance of Black History Month was established by Public Law 99-244. For more information and additional artwork, visit Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute at https://www.deomi.org/

    Honoring the past, securing the future

    Each February, Air Force District of Washington joins the nation in celebration of Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, to recognize achievements by Black Americans and honor their central role in U.S. history.Throughout the month, AFDW will provide historical facts about Black Americans who made significant impact
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    Protect yourself: Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) facts

    The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness issued a memorandum Jan. 30 regarding force health protection guidance for the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) follows regularly updated CDC​, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance for this outbreak.
  • Innovator and strategic communicator Rhoda Weiss, president and founder of Rhoda Weiss Consulting Group, shares a laugh with Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp during the Department of the Air Force Civic Leader Annual Conference. Key communicators and advocates for the Department of the Air Force gathered for the three-day event Jan. 28-30 to gain a strategic perspective on key Air and Space Forces issues. The conference is designed to create avenues for civic leaders to share best practices as partners and advisors with the service's senior leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jalene A. Brooks)

    Department of the Air Force Civic Leader Annual Conference wraps up

    Key communicators and advocates for the Department of the Air Force gathered at the Gen. Jacob E. Smart Center on Joint Base Andrews Jan. 30, the final day of the three-day Department of the Air Force Civic Leader Annual Conference.
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