DOD Extends Housing Allowance for Some Civilian Employees

The Defense Department is extending housing allowances by one year for DOD civilians employed overseas by the U.S. European Command who were mistakenly granted the benefit, a Pentagon official said here yesterday.Seth Shulman, director of compensation for civilian personnel policy, told reporters

AFDW Airmen showcase skills, share knowledge before Military Bowl

Several Airmen assigned to the Air Force District of Washington showcased their skills and shared their stories with football fans before the 2012 Military Bowl at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium here Dec. 27. Members of the 11th Security Forces Group put on numerous demonstrations showcasing

Former AFDW Airmen shares PTSD recovery journey

EDITORS NOTE: Master Sgt. Rebecca Corey previously served two non-consecutive assignments within the Air Force District of Washington as a public affairs photographer and superintendant. The first with the 11th Wing at, then, Bolling AFB and the second as part of the Air Force Element at Joint Base

Battle Field Acupuncture

Air Force support to joint-interagency effort for 2013 Presidential Inauguration

On Jan. 21, more than 5,000 service members from active, Guard and Reserve components of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard as well as other federal, state and local agencies will take part in the nation's 57th Presidential Inauguration. The Department of Defense, through U.S.

Air Force leaders issue holiday message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following holiday message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:The holiday season is a perfect time to celebrate the many blessings that we enjoy in our

Premier AF concert band 'wows' fellow musicians at Midwest Clinic

The U.S. Air Force Premier Concert Band performed three heart-pounding concerts for musicians, mentors and fans gathered from across the world, Dec. 19, here at the 66th Annual Midwest Clinic.The U.S. Air Force Band became the talk of the conference on opening day following their morning performance

317th RCS Launches Second "AF STEM 2020 Challenge" in Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland Schools, Focuses on Jobs

After overwhelming success of the 2012 campaign, members of the 317th Recruiting Squadron, located in Oxon Hill, Md., are launching their second effort to energize Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. schools toward supporting careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, or STEM. As the

U.S. Air Force Band 2012 Holiday Concert

Hardship withdrawal rules relaxed to help victims of Hurricane Sandy

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board announced it has made temporary changes to the Thrift Savings Plan hardship withdrawal rules to help victims of Hurricane Sandy pursuant to the guidance issued by the Internal Revenue Service on November 16.The TSP will treat any Financial Hardship