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  • D.C. Air National Guard F-16s fly over FedEx Field in the opening ceremony of the NFL Washington Redskins vs. Dallas Cowboys game, September 15, 2019. The Washington Redskins recognized the Air Force throughout the game to honor the Air Forces 72nd birthday. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Erica Flores)

    Having a field day: coin toss, recognition highlights at Redskins game

    D.C. Air National Guard F-16s fly over FedEx Field in the opening ceremony of the NFL Washington Redskins vs. Dallas Cowboys game, September 15, 2019. The Washington Redskins recognized the Air Force throughout the game to honor the Air Forces 72nd birthday. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Erica Flores)
  • Chief Master Sgt. Christopher M. Yevchak, Air Force District of Washington command chief, speaks during the 72nd Air Force birthday event at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington D.C., Sept. 13, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

    Shoulders of giants: AFDW command chief speaks at Air Force Retirement Home

    Chief Master Sgt. Christopher M. Yevchak, Air Force District of Washington command chief, speaks during the 72nd Air Force birthday event at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington D.C., Sept. 13, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller)
  • Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard post the colors at the start of the Air Force 72nd Birthday celebration Sept. 12 hosted by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

    Rupp delivers guest speech at Defense Threat Reduction Agency for Air Force's 72nd birthday

    The Defense Threat Reduction Agency hosted the U.S. Air Force’s 72nd birthday celebration in the McNamara Headquarters Complex September 12 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
  • Staffers and family members gathered Sept. 5 for a Pittsburgh Steelers-themed send off at Air Force District of Washington headquarters in honor of outgoing Vice Commander Col. Kevin Eastland.

    Terribly fond farewell: AFDW sends off vice commander in style

    Staffers and family members gathered yesterday for a Pittsburgh Steelers-themed send off at Air Force District of Washington headquarters in honor of outgoing Vice Commander Col. Kevin Eastland Sept. 5.
  • The 2019 Air Force Spark Tank competition judges Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, Mark Cuban and George Steinbrener IV pose for a group photo with the Spark Tank winner during the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 28, 2019. Spark Tank is a chance to celebrate Air Force risk-takers, idea makers and entrepreneurs who refuse to accept the status quo and have determined their own fate by developing solutions that make it easier for the Air Force to bring the very best to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

    Competing of the minds: Air Force Spark Tank 2020 open for submissions

    A respirator with a built-in two-way communication system. A semi-truck trailer that can reduce aircraft deployment from 72 hours to five hours. A chemical agent detection device that runs on renewable energy.  
  • The observance recognizing Women's Equality Day was established by Joint Resolution of Congress in 1971. Women's Equality Day is observed on the 26th day of August and commemorates the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. The observance has grown to include focusing attention on women's continued efforts toward gaining full equality. (Source: www.deomi.org)

    Equal Rights: AFDW recognizes Women's Equality Day

    The observance recognizing Women's Equality Day was established by Joint Resolution of Congress in 1971. Women's Equality Day is observed on the 26th day of August and commemorates the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. The observance has grown to include focusing attention on women's
  • Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp shares a light-hearted moment with Airmen from the 11th Security Forces Squadron during his wing immersion Aug. 20.

    One Airman at a Time: new AFDW commander seeks to lead, listen in person

    As the new commander of Air Force District of Washington, Maj. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp has spent has spent his first month focused on getting know the AFDW's Airmen and civilians -- face to face.
  • Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp shakes hands with Washington Redskins defensive end Jonathan Allen Aug. 14. The team held a special walkthrough practice at Joint Base Andrews as part of ongoing Redskins Salute efforts presented by USAA.(Courtesy photo/Washington Redskins)

    Walk this way

    Airmen at Joint Base Andrews started football season right today with a special walkthrough practice and visit from the Washington Redskins. The event is part of the NFL team’s continued Redskins Salutes efforts presented by USAA. Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp shakes hands with Washington Redskins defensive end
  • Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp joined his Airmen for the Salute to Service event at Nationals Park Aug. 13. The Airmen enjoyed club house hospitality, premium home plate seating, and a third inning shout out on the NatsHD Scoreboard as they waved their caps in support of the Washington Nationals, who face off against the Cincinnati Reds. Tonight’s theme? Grateful Dead! The Nationals offer premium seating in the Washington Nationals Stadium - Delta Sky 360club for select military groups and their families during every home game and attendees receive a standing ovation from fans. (U.S. Air Force photos/Lt. Col. John Ross and Master Sgt. Amaani Lyle)

    No place like home plate

    Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp joined his Airmen for the Salute to Service event at Nationals Park Aug. 13. The Airmen enjoyed club house hospitality, premium home plate seating, and a third inning shout out on the NatsHD Scoreboard as they waved their caps in support of the Washington Nationals, who face off
  • Air Force Maj. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp, Air Force District of Washington and 320th Air Expeditionary Wing Commander, greets Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as he arrives ahead of his retirement ceremony hosted by Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at Hanger 3, Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 31, 2019. Gen. Selva retires after over 39 years of service. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. James K. McCann)

    AFDW commander attends Selva retirement

    Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp attended the retirement ceremony honoring the nation's second highest-ranking military officer, United States Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at Joint Base Andrews Hangar 3 July 31.
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