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Aug. 5, 2022
The Air Force Band back on tour following a two year COVID hiatus

The United States Air Force Band returns to touring after a two year COVID hiatus.
July 20, 2022
JBAB master sergeant wins 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year award

Each year, the Air Force honors their most exceptional with one of the service’s highest accolades: being named as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. This year, the Airman chosen to represent Air Force District of Washington was one of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s own, U.S. Air Force
July 1, 2022
AFDW looks to future, releases strategic plan

The Air Force District of Washington released its Strategic Plan that defines the Commander’s vision from now through 2028. The plan defines strategic imperatives, goals and objectives to move the organization to a desired future state.The purposeful alignment of the AFDW Strategic Plan to the Air
June 2, 2022
316th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD, DHS conduct interagency training

The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron’s explosive ordnance disposal team trained alongside Department of Homeland Security personnel at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 1, 2022.
June 2, 2022
JBA 2022 Air & Space Expo (let's get excited!)

Short video in preparation for the upcoming Joint Base Andrews Andrews Air & Space Expo.
May 13, 2022
AFDW signs collective bargaining agreement

The Air Force District of Washington completed the collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1092. Major General Joel Jackson, AFDW commander, and Mr. Michael Turpin, AFGE Local 1092, president, signed the agreement May 11, 2022.The American
May 12, 2022
JBA's EMEDS training prepares medical personnel for deployments

Military medical personnel from across the United States participated in the final day of an Expeditionary Medical Support System exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2022. The entire exercise allowed for the military personnel to hone their skills in a controlled environment so they are
May 5, 2022
316th CES brings the heat for quarterly fire training

Members from the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron and 193rd Special Operations Wing came together for a simulated live fire-fight training here, May 2, 2022.
May 3, 2022
Department of the Air Force Spring Tattoo: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling celebrates the Air Force at 75

A crowd of hundreds of service members, Department of Defense civilians, and military family members celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Department of the Air Force and U.S. Air Force during a Spring Tattoo performance at the Air Force Ceremonial Lawn on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington,
April 29, 2022
Commander’s course preps commanders and spouses

Being selected to take command is an honor, privilege, and a challenge. The Air Force District of Washington hosted a week-long conference April 18-22 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for newly selected squadron commanders and their spouses, seeking to prepare them for a successful tour of duty.The