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  • Rolling Thunder 2012 honors warriors, highlights motorcycle safety

    To commemorate the lives of those Missing in Action and the protection of Prisoners of War, service members, veterans and civilians gathered here Memorial Day weekend to take part in the annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride from the Pentagon to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.Approximately 900,000

  • Air Force general explains force structure decisions to Congress

    The Air Force deputy chief of staff for strategic plans and programs testified on proposed force structure changes before the House Armed Services Committee here, July 12. Lt. Gen. Christopher Miller answered questions from members of the U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee's

  • Chief's Perspective: Analog leadership in digital times

    The United States Air Force is the world's most advanced air, space and cyberspace force. Most of that can be attributed to you -- our outstanding Airmen -- but technology also plays a huge role. Advanced tools help us maintain an advantage over our adversaries. Technology has enabled our continuing

  • 844th CG welcomes new commander

    Col. Kevin M. Payne accepted command of the 844th Communications Group from Col. Anthony J. Thomas during a change-of-command ceremony July 12 on The Air Force Ceremonial Lawn, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. "Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to lead the outstanding personnel

  • ALS class graduates under new curriculum

    When nearly 50 senior airmen and staff sergeants graduated from Erwin Airman Leadership School July 10, they were among the first Air Force-wide to graduate under a new test case curriculum.Kadena Air Base's ALS is one of seven schools in the Air Force and the only school in the Pacific teaching the

  • Armed Forces Voters' Week reminds Andrews to exercise voting rights

    Armed Forces Voting Week reminds Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines to register to vote on time so they may be a part of the election process. With thousands of local, state, and federal positions up for election, Armed Forces Voter's Week is a part of an overall plan to ensure that service

  • 11th Wing gains new commander

    Col. Ken Rizer relinquished command of the "Chief's Own" 11th Wing, to Col. Bill Knight during a dual change-of-command and retirement ceremony in Hangar 3 here July 6. "Overall, Andrews has been my most-memorable assignment," said Rizer. "I've had the opportunity to see things and meet with people

  • Air Force Leaders Issue Independence Day Message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following Independence Day message to the men and women of the U.S. Air Force:This Fourth of July marks the 236th year since the Second Continental

  • AFDW Commander hosts 2012 Youth of the Year

    Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darren McDew hosted the 2012 Air Force Boys & Girls Clubs of America Youth of the Year Award ceremony June 22 in the Pentagon auditorium in Washington, D.C.The annual event recognized more than 50 Air Force youth from bases across the Air Force

  • AFDW marks seventh anniversary of modern-day mission

    The Air Force District of Washington has been reactivated as a fully-capable, independent Air Force unit for seven years as of July 7, 2012. However, when looking at the historical record in its entirety, Headquarters Air Force has relied upon AFDW in various incarnations within the National Capital