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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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