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  • DOD guidelines provide political 'rules of engagement'

    As the 2012 presidential election approaches, Americans are gearing up for a heated contest. More and more people across the nation are becoming politically active, and service members are no exception.While the DOD encourages its members to be involved in the democratic process, there are several

  • AFDW receives Air Force Organizational Excellence Award

    Air Force officials recently announced the Headquarters Air Force District of Washington as a recipient of the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award in recognition of outstanding achievement from Jan. 1, 2009, through Dec. 31, 2010. "This award highlights the very important work that all of you

  • Air Force Medical Service turns to secure messaging

    Patients at Air Force medical treatment facilities will soon be able to communicate securely and privately with their health care teams anywhere and anytime due to the Air Force-wide expansion of secure messaging.Secure messaging will be available to patients through what is known as the MiCare

  • Opportunities to return to active duty

    The Air Force is now accepting applications for the Prior Service enlistment program. The program allows qualified individuals the opportunity to return to active duty through direct duty or select retraining opportunities. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements outlined in AFRSI 36-2001. The

  • New SAM FOX commander takes the reigns

    Col. Michael Minihan, 89th Airlift Wing commander, accepted the wing guidon and officially assumed command of the 89 AW from Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, the outgoing commander, here Feb. 10. Lt. Gen. Mark Ramsay, 18th Air Force commander, served as the presiding officer."We only choose commanders

  • Hometown News Release provides recognition

    Air Force District of Washington servicemembers and civilian employees have an easy way of being recognized back home for their hard work and accomplishments - by submitting an online Hometown News Release. "The men and women of AFDW are outstanding and deserve to be recognized for their hard work

  • 89AW Commander bids Farewell

    As the 89th Airlift Wing commander nears the end of her tour here, she prepares to take the next step in her career. Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost is set to relinquish command of the 89AW Feb. 10 to Col. Michael Minihan. Her next assignment will be at Travis Air Force Base as Vice Commander, United

  • Andrews prepares for Corona South 2012

    Air Force senior leaders are prepping once again for the kick-off of Corona South 2012, scheduled to run from Feb. 20-22 here. The leaders will discuss new ideas and policies to prepare the service for the future."I attended Corona South 2011 at Offutt AFB, Nev., and Corona Top 2011 at

  • User-friendly USAF Song recordings ready for use

    New recordings of The U.S. Air Force Song are available for use in official military ceremonies. The new recordings, one with vocals and one instrumental-only, respect the original character, lyrics and melody of the song, but are designed to promote more successful performances of our service song

  • AFDW charges ahead in 2012

    Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darren W. McDew held the first commander's call of 2012 in the Jacob E. Smart Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 2.Themes for the call included resiliency, voter rights/responsibilities, and executing AFDW's vision.The general began the call