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  • Veterans honored during Joint Service Make a Difference Day

    Military service members gathered at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. to honor veterans during the Joint Service Make a Difference Day volunteer event, Oct. 20."Our veterans are a reflection of our service member's future," said Olivia Hunter, Naval District Washington (NDW) Regional

  • Do's and Don'ts for Airmen during political season

    With the 2012 general presidential election only weeks away, please in mind that special ethics rules apply to active-duty Airmen regarding their political activities. The purpose of these rules is to ensure the Department of Defense does not influence our nation's electoral process. Violation of

  • AF officials releasing enlisted quarterly assignment listing

    Air Force officials are releasing the enlisted quarterly assignment listing, or EQUAL, on Oct. 22 for the July to September 2013 overseas assignment cycle. Enlisted Airmen must update their assignment preferences by Nov. 1 and they will be notified of their assignment selections by Nov. 16."We are

  • 'Today's Air Force' visits AF Honor Guard

    Air Force Television News released a new edition of "Today's Air Force," Oct. 12, featuring the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard.Staff Sgt. Zack Lopez gives viewers a special look at the Air Force Honor Guard in action during their recent West Coast Tour. The 30-minute, bi-weekly news show can be seen

  • Cancellation and Restoration of 2012 Civilian Leave

    For most civilian employees, the maximum amount of annual leave that can be carried forward from one year to the next is 30 days or 240 hours. At the end of the leave year, Jan. 12, 2013, hours in excess of this amount are normally forfeited. Annual leave that would otherwise be forfeited may be

  • LEED shows how Team Andrews leads the way in green building design

    As Team Andrews participates in Energy Action Month this October, members have the opportunity to observe two of the Air Force's newest and greenest buildings right here on base.The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design tours of the William A. Jones III Building and Jacob E. Smart

  • Join the AFDW Speakers Bureau

    Every Airman has a story according Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III. The Air Force District of Washington Public Affairs Office is looking for Airmen who enjoy getting out in the community to share their Air Force stories. The AFDW Speakers Bureau is now accepting requests for

  • Former FBI agent's legacy continues at JBA

    Camaraderie, competition and raising funds to help others at the 20th Annual DuHadway Golf Tournament were the simple tasks at hand to carry on the legacy of former Assistant Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Thomas E. DuHadway.More than two hundred golfers teed off under sunny skies

  • Air Force leaders salute Navy on 237th birthday

    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 salute the Navy on its 237th birthday Oct. 13. Donley wrote a letter to the Secretary of the Navy stating:"Congratulations as you celebrate the 237th birthday