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  • Members of the Joint Service Arrival Team carry the casket of Sen. John McCain at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 30, 2018. DoD personnel are honoring the former senator, and retired Navy Captain, by providing ceremonial support to his congressional funeral events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

    Joint effort supports dignified transfer of U.S. senator

    The flag-draped casket of Sen. John McCain arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 30, 2018. U.S. Department of Defense DoD personnel are honoring the former senator, and retired U.S.Navy Captain, by providing ceremonial support to his congressional funeral events. The highest honor the military and the public can give to a senator is a congressional funeral. The men and women of the Department of Defense are proud to be a part of this historical event.
  • Col. Michael A. Sinks accepts command of the 844th Communications Group from Maj. Gen. James A Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, during a change-of-command ceremony June 28 on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

    Sinks assumes command of 844th Communications Group

    Joint Base Andrews, Md. -- Col. Michael A. Sinks accepted command of the 844th Communications Group from Col. Rocky A. Favorito during a change-of-command ceremony June 28 on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland."I have to admit this is a surreal situation in that I was first stationed here back in the mid 80’s manning gates and guarding Air Force One,"
  • Col. Elizabeth Larson, Air Force District of Washington Operations, Plans, and Requirements director, reflects on her near 30-year career in military and civilian aviation May 21, 2018. Her fini-flight takes place June 6.

    Decorated Air Force pilot reflects on nearly 30 years of military service

    After almost 30 years of active duty Air Force and Reserve military service, Col. Elizabeth Larson announced she is retiring.
  • Col. Dan Cooley, a National War College student at Ft. McNair, D.C., and Col. Jason Camilletti, a Marine Corps War College student in Quantico, Va., pause for a photo following their shared

    Mentor promotes ROTC graduates twice, nearly two decades apart

    A promotion at the Air Force Memorial May 5 marked the culmination of nearly two decades of mentorship and friendship that two West Virginia University Air Force ROTC cadets carried with them under now-retired Col. Richard G. Evans’s tutelage from their pin-on as lieutenants in 1999 to their pin-on as colonels at the Air Force Memorial in 2018.
  • Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson addresses 16 of the Air Force's emerging leaders at the 2018 Squadron Commanders Course.

    Immersive AFDW Squadron Commanders Course wraps

    The Air Force District of Washington hosted the 2018 Squadron Commanders Course at the Gen. Jacob E. Smart Conference Center here May 14-18. The immersive, hands-on course presented to 16 field grade officers and several of their spouses command and leadership principles through guest speakers, site visits, media training workshops, and mentor guidance.
  • Leaders speak to 170 technical and master sergeants at the First Sergeant Symposium here May 7-11. Hosted by the Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling First Sergeant Council, the multi-day event featured leadership perspectives, panels and presentations designed to instill critical thinking, familiarize attendees with various Air Force resources, and prepare the NCOs to lead Airmen.

    Future first sergeants hone leadership skills at symposium

    Dozens of National Capital Region technical and master sergeants attended the Joint Base Andrews/Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling First Sergeant Symposium at the Smart Center here May 7-11. The event featured leadership perspectives from Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Melanie K. Noel, AFDW command chief, among others. The symposium is designed to instill critical thinking, enforce Air Force core values, and prepare attendees to lead Airmen.
  • Air Force veteran Chris Jackson and his wife, Desralai Jackson, share a laugh and reminisce at the Air Force Memorial April 21 as they discuss their involvement from 1984-1987 with the Berlin for Lunch Bunch in Germany.

    ‘Berlin for Lunch Bunch’ bridges Air Force history to modern times

    In what appeared to be routine, uneventful trips, cargo and imagery aircraft crews frequently flew in and out of West Berlin using three routes in what some assert was the most significant, sustained, and effective military reconnaissance program of the entire Cold War. Decades later, the Berlin for Lunch Bunch alumni and their families recently met for their latest biennial reunion at the Air Force Memorial.
  • AFDW opens doors for summer hires

    AFDW begins paid summer hire internship program

    Air Force District of Washington opens its doors for federal government careers through summer hire internship program.
  • Legendary saxophonist Branford Marsalis sat in as the season's final guest with Airmen of Note April 5 at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on Northern Virginia Community College’s Alexandria campus. Each month, The Air Force Band's premiere jazz ensemble welcomes a jazz artist to sit in with the troupe and bring a unique concert opportunity to the public.

    Airmen of Note's Jazz Heritage Series wraps with Branford Marsalis

    Jazz legend Branford Marsalis was the final guest for this season's Jazz Heritage series put on April 5 by Airmen of Note at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on Northern Virginia Community College’s Alexandria campus. Each month, The Air Force Band's premiere jazz ensemble welcomes a jazz artist to sit in with the troupe and bring a unique concert opportunity to the public.
  • Students engage with Joint Base Andrews, Md., and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., leadership during their tour of the National Capital Region March 21-23, 2018

    Air Force ROTC Detachments visit for tour, commander’s candid perspective

    About 30 North Carolina-based Air Force ROTC cadets toured the National Capital Region for mission briefings and chats with leadership from Joint Base Andrews and Joint Anacostia-Bolling.
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