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  • Airmen from Joint Base Andrews receive a briefing from Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. David L. Goldfein, to kick-off a study on how to revitalize Air Force Squadrons Feb. 23, 2017. JB Andrews was chosen as the first base to participate in three-phase project to meet the Chief of Staff's number one focus area.

    CSAF Revitalizing Squadrons Initiative process begins with first field visit at AFDW, JB Andrews

    The Air Force District of Washington and Joint Base Andrews are on the leading edge of a Chief of Staff of the Air Force initiative that will impact the Total Force Air Force.The core project team tasked with overseeing a three-phase, full-time project to revitalize Air Force squadrons chose AFDW and JB Andrews as its first field visit.Why?Air

  • U.S. Air Force to host open house/public hearings

    For Immediate ReleaseContact: AFDW Public AffairsPhone: 240-612-6484 February 21, 2017Joint Base Andrews – The United States Air Force will host two public hearings to discuss the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the implementation of the proposed Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization (PAR) Program at Joint Base Andrews. The hearings
  • Staff Sgt. Kivynn Pabst, left, 779th Medical Group physical medicine technician, performs a stretch with Master Sgt. Christina Chislom, right, Malcolm Grow Medical Center patient, during a physical therapy appointment at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 2, 2017. Pabst gives Chislom treatment based on her unique needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

    Aiding Recovery through Movement

    “It’s going to hurt, but it’s going to be a good hurt,” said Staff Sgt. Kivynn Pabst. “You’re doing a great job!”He offers helpful words of encouragement, as the patient’s face wrinkles with a grimace of pain and struggles to complete the movement. Pabst places his hand on the patient’s leg helping increase her flexibility with a leg stretch.Their

  • 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
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