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  • AFDW hosts Presidential Inauguration Media Day

    The Air Force District of Washington hosted 12 media outlets for a media day at Hangar 3 on Joint Base Andrews to demonstrate the capabilities and support AFDW Airmen will provide to the 2017 Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20, 2017.  Personalities from a wide variety of media outlets joined Airmen and leaders from AFDW, the 113th Wing (Air
  • Vice President-elect Mike Pence greets Staff Sgt. Steven Howard, 89th Aerial Port Squadron special air missions supervisor, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 9, 2017. Pence was in the area in preparation to take office on Jan. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Morris)

    Vice President-elect Pence arrives at JBA

    Vice President-elect Mike Pence arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 9, 2017. Pence was in the area in preparation to take office on Jan. 20.
  • Master Sgt. Millicent Cavazos, 779th Medical Group dental squadron dental hygienist, disinfects and sanitizes a room for a patient to receive a dental cleaning at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 6, 2017. The dental clinic now sees patients in the new edition to Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center as well as their former clinic to maximize efficiency for patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

    Hygienists keep JBA smiling

  • The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard formation marches past the St. Louis Cathedral during the Allstate Sugar Bowl New Years Eve Parade in New Orleans, LA, Dec. 31, 2016. The parade consisted of floats, bands, marching units and other performers to entertain fans prior to the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Auburn Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners on Jan. 2, 2017.

    USAF Honor Guard performs at Sugar Bowl Parade

    The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard performed during the 83rd Annual Allstate Sugar Bowl New Years Eve Parade on Dec. 31, 2016.
  • Chief Master Sgt. Manny Pineiro, Air Force District of Washington First Sergeant, briefs the Air Force’s impact on the joint mission during the National Capital Region Joint Professional Development Seminar in Washington D.C. on Nov. 30, 2016. The seminar was held at the National Defense University on Ft. McNair and helps NCOs develop skills to prepare them for challenges they may face filling joint mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Matt Davis)

    National Capital Region Joint Professional Development Seminar

    Military professionals from each branch of the Department of Defense attended the National Capital Region Joint Professional Development Seminar at the National Defense University in Washington D.C., running from Nov 28-Dec 2.The guest speakers provided attending NCOs and petty officers tools to help them operate in a joint environment. Staff Sgt.
  • U.S. Air Force Band Commander Col. Larry H. Lang conducts the band's annual holiday flash mob performance at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., Nov. 29, 2016. (U.S. Air Force by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)(released)

    Band kicks off holiday season with 4th annual flash mob

    Visitors at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum were delightfully surprised when their tour of the displays was suddenly interrupted by members of the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard as they kicked off the holiday season with their fourth annual holiday flash mob Nov. 29.

  • AFDW formally releases new Strategic Plan

     Find Strategic Plan document here. Find the AFDW Mission trifold here.The Air Force District of Washington formally released its 2016-2021 Strategic Plan today here at a brief, formal ceremony hosted by Maj. Gen. Darryl W. Burke, AFDW Commander. While ceremoniously distributing the first copies of the new AFDW Strategic Plan to Commanders, A-staff
  • U.S. Air Force Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. Dondi Costin speaks to chaplains and chaplain assistants during the AFDW Chaplain Corp Conference on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 25, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)(Released)

    AFDW hosts Chaplain Corps Conference

    The Air Force District of Washington Chaplain Office hosted a meeting for over 40 Chaplain Corps members and other Air Force personnel from the National Capital Region Tuesday at the Jacob E. Smart Conference Center on Joint Base Andrews.Chaplain (Major General) Dondi Costin, Air Force chief of chaplains, and Chief Master Sgt. Dale McGavran,
  • The 744th Communications Squadron delivers many cyberspace operations such as secure networks, voice communications services, and communications infrastructure and intrusion detection systems within the National Capital Region. (U.S Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Matt Davis)

    Leadership, Expertise and Motivated by Pride

    Leadership, expertise, motivated by pride is the motto for the 744th Communications Squadron. On any given day, the 744CS Airmen and civilians are delivering essential cyber support throughout the National Capital Region. Part of that mission is also providing support to the Air Force District of Washington.Communication Airmen provide this
  • A four-ship formation performs a flyover during the Air Force Memorial's 10th anniversary ceremony in Arlington, Va., Oct. 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

    Past, present, future: AF Memorial 10th anniversary

    For the last decade, the Air Force Memorial stood boldly in the skyline of the nation’s capital, inciting pride and honor, and recognizing the dedication and sacrifices of Airmen who have served. Members of industry, Airmen and media attended a ceremony in celebration of the monument’s 10th anniversary under its spires in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 14.
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