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Oct. 27, 2023
Defenders answer challenge in the Chihuahuan Desert, crown winners

FORT BLISS, Texas – Air Force Defenders gathered in the foothills of the Franklin Mountains Oct. 23-27 to represent their major commands from around the globe in the 2023 Defender Challenge at the Doña Ana Range Complex. Eleven teams of five — four competitors and one alternate — were timed and
Oct. 19, 2023
Joint Base Andrews welcomes arrival of all-electric aircraft after historic flight

AFWERX, in collaboration with one of its primary division partners, BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company, landed an ALIA conventional take-off and landing, all-electric aircraft at Andrews during a multi-stop flight from Vermont to Florida, Oct. 18.AFWERX, an innovation program of the
Oct. 10, 2023
Defenders to hone skills at combat readiness events

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The security forces career field is set to evaluate air base ground defense capabilities delivered to the Department of the Air Force, and joint and coalition mission partners around the globe during two major events at Fort Bliss, Texas, Oct. 23-27. “The
Oct. 9, 2023
316th Security Forces Squadron K-9 training reaches new heights

The 316th Security Forces Squadron military working dog section at Andrews collaborated with the Maryland State Police Aviation Command to familiarize the base's MWDs with operational aircraft during a training exercise, Oct. 5.
Oct. 2, 2023
‘Journey to the past’: 844th Communications Group opens 50-year-old time capsule

On Sept. 28, the 844th Communications Group unearthed a time capsule sealed for a half-century by the base commander at the time, Air Force Col. K. I. Gunnarson. The time capsule, sealed on Sept. 18, 1973, revealed a treasure trove of memories and artifacts, offering a poignant glimpse into the
Sept. 19, 2023
Songs of Friendship: An Evening of Music from Ukraine

The United States Air Force Band presented “Songs of Friendship: An Evening of Music from Ukraine” at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Arlington, Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. This historic concert recognized the resilience and heroism of the Ukrainian people,
Sept. 19, 2023
Joint Base Andrews hosts 76th Air Force Ball

Members of the military community throughout the National Capital Region celebrated the U.S. Air Force’s 76th Birthday Ball at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Sep. 16.
Sept. 18, 2023
AFIMSC announces 2023 I-WEPTAC topics

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has announced its 2023 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference topics, and four Mission Area Working Groups are well on their way to finding solutions to the Department of the Air Force’s biggest agile combat support
Sept. 7, 2023
316th Wing Fire Emergency Services gain virtual reality tool to train for real-world disaster

The 316th Wing Inspector General and Fire Emergency Services trained with a new tool, the Advanced Disaster Management Simulator, at Fire Station 1, Aug. 29-31. The training kicked-off a two-day scenario covering emergency situations such as aircraft fires, building fires and medical emergencies.
Sept. 6, 2023
AFDW welcomes new commander

Air Force District of Washington leadership transitioned during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., officiated by Air Force Director of Staff Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider Sept. 6, 2023.Incoming commander, Maj. Gen. Daniel A. DeVoe, formerly the director, Integration and Innovation,

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