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  • Air Force opens first ambulatory surgery center in NCR

    Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic has recently transitioned to the Air Force's first ambulatory surgery center in the National Capital Region, opening a newly renovated state-of-the-art 18-bed same day surgery unit."We are well on our way to becoming the premier ambulatory surgery center of choice for

  • AF civilians capture DOD awards

    Two Air Force District of Washington civilian employees received the Department of Defense Spirit of Service Recognition Award as acknowledgement for their outstanding service during an awards ceremony at the Pentagon, May 9.The award honors DOD civilian employees from the National Capital Region

  • Service Members, Families Get Free Pass to National Parks

    Service members and their families will be able to enter all of America's national parks free of charge for a year under an initiative announced today.The pass - the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Annual Pass, which normally costs $80 - will become available to

  • 'Joining Forces' Mother's Day Card Honors Military Spouses

    The 'Joining Forces' campaign today issued a special Mother's Day card that thanks the nation's military spouses.The 'Joining Forces' campaign issued a special Mother's Day card that thanks the nation's military spouses for their sacrifices. Graphic Courtesy of the White House (Click photo for

  • AFDW commander inducted into Boys and Girls Club Alumni Hall of Fame

    Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darren McDew was one of nine outstanding alumni inducted into the Boys and Girls Club of America Alumni Hall of Fame May 2 in San Diego, Calif.BGCA annually recognizes distinguished alumni during the organization's national conference to celebrate

  • Air Force in the NCR raises $2.3 million for CFC, takes top honors

    On behalf of Air Force personnel in the national capital region, Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley accepted five of the top Combined Federal Campaign awards May 2 at a ceremony in the Pentagon."This year, (NCR) Airmen pledged over $2.3 million," said Donley. That's more than ever before with

  • 2012 Andrews Air Show scheduled to 'take off' May 18-20

    The skies over the National Capitol Region will ring with the sound of freedom May 18 - 20 as the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, celebrate 100 years of Marine Corps aviation at the 2012 Joint Service Open House here. Flying a fleet of Boeing F/A-18 Hornets, the Blue Angels

  • Operation Homefront donates car to AFDW Airman, growing family

    Senior Airman Aaron Becker received a donated 2009 Ford Explorer on April 30, courtesy of his hard work and dedication to the Air Force and Operation Homefront. The vehicle comes to Becker just in time too, as he and his wife, Mercy, are expecting their first child in June. In a quote from CNN.com,

  • The Airmen of Note jazz up the South

     The Airmen of Note concluded their 2012 spring tour April 29 with a performance at the University of Georgia's Performing Arts Center.The Airmen of Note is the premier jazz band of the United States Air Force. "The Note" performed an 18-concert community relations tour that included stops in