16 Nov 2021

AFDW names 2022 Spark Tank finalist

Air Force District Washington has named its 2022 MAJCOM Spark Tank finalist! The AFDW finalists’ idea will be submitted to the Department-wide competition, where they will compete against winners from other major commands.  The ideas not selected will move ahead through the challenge as wildcard entries. The Air Force’s annual Spark Tank

28 Sep 2021

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, 11th Wing welcome new commander; first all-female command team set to lead

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing welcomed a new commander in a change of command ceremony Sept. 28 at the ceremonial lawn on base. Col. Mike Zuhlsdorf relinquished command of the joint base and host wing to Col. Cat Logan, now the second commander of the wing since the wing’s return to JBAB.

23 Sep 2021

Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work.

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