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  • AFDW commander encourages Airmen, families to be involved

    Maj. Gen. Darren W. McDew, Air Force District of Washington commander, held a commander's call June 15 at the Joint Base Andrews Base Theater to address multiple issues and recognize award winners. More than 250 people gathered to hear the commander and several representatives discuss issues

  • Andrews' CGOC wins Eastern Region CGOC of the quarter

    Andrews' Company Grade Officer's Council (CGOC) is a network of company grade officers stationed on Andrews who spend their off-duty time together volunteering, supporting local events, raising money for charities and interacting with community members. In the latest issue of "Around the Air Force,"

  • Motorcyclists learn to ride right, arrive alive

    Gleaming chrome, raspy exhaust notes and the sweet smell of high octane gasoline highlight the summer motorcycle riding season around the world. Team Andrews members who choose to grab gears and chase corners on their two-wheeled symbols of freedom, whether military members, DoD employees or

  • New AFDW commander named

    Maj. Gen. Sharon K.G. Dunbar has been selected for assignment as commander, Air Force District of Washington, Joint Base Andrews, Md. Dunbar is currently serving as the Director of Force Management Policy, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, Headquarters U.S. Air Force,

  • AFDW Airman among Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    An Air Force District of Washington Senior Airman was recently named one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2012.Senior Airman Matthew Butler, a weather forecaster with the 15th Operational Weather Squadron, an element under AFDW geographically located at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., was

  • AFDW/CC nominated for new rank, position

    Maj. Gen. Darren McDew has been nominated for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general and for assignment as commander, Eighteenth Air Force, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. McDew began his assignment as Air Force District of Washington commander, Joint Base Andrews, Md., in

  • Air Force launches first special tactics wing

    U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command stood up the 24th Special Operations Wing in a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 12 to meet the growing demand for the unique capabilities special tactics Air Commandos provide.AFSOC commander Lt. Gen. Eric Fiel said creation of this new brand of wing

  • AF releases new special duty assignment pay table

    Beginning June 15, Airmen in some special duty assignments will receive adjustments in special duty assignment pay, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.Based on recommendations following a routine biennial review of the program, Pentagon officials have modified the program to ensure Air

  • Partnership helps military spouses find employment

    As the wife of the Air Force Chief of Staff, Suzie Schwartz has the opportunity to meet with Air Force families stationed all across the country and around the world. And when she does, one issue that comes up time and again is spouse employment. During a recent interview, Schwartz said a relatively

  • AF releases supplemental promotion list

    More than 200 Airmen have been selected for promotion as part of the June enlisted supplemental promotion process, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.To see the list, go to http://www.afpc.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-120607-013.pdf. Airmen on the supplemental list are those who