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  • AFDW caps off fitness challenge

    Air Force District of Washington wrapped up the February Fitness Challenge with a capstone event March 1 at the West Fitness Center, Joint Base Andrew, Md. "It's meant to be a fun way to celebrate all the hard work you've put in over this month," said Captain Mary Lent, AFDW section commander. "The

  • Local Air Force Chiefs Mentor AFROTC Cadets

    Cadets from the University of Maryland's Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 330 made a trip to Joint Base Andrews to sit with some of the Air Force's finest enlisted leaders Feb. 17. Eight Chief Master Sergeants mentored the 12 cadets in what was called "The Chiefs Panel."

  • Air Force offering summer jobs to students

    Gain marketable skills and earn money while enjoying your summer vacation. The Air Force is offering great temporary summer employment for students at various Air Force installations. Positions available include: Clerical Lifeguard Recreation Aid Computer Clerk General LaborerFor more

  • Air Force rocks new music video

    It's no longer your dad's Air Force and neither is the music servicemembers play. Max Impact, the premier rock band of the United States Air Force, released a new music video worldwide Feb. 29 featuring an original rock song called "Send Me." The video shows the amazing Airmen from Air Force Special

  • Don't get crazy in the social media craze

    I spend much of my off-duty time volunteering in a local organization that works with youths ages 11 to 17. They are generally well-behaved and smart. Their styles range from skaters with skinny jeans and hoodies with skulls on them to ones who look like store-front models, with the trendiest

  • 844th Communications Group improves learning, access in local schools

    Airmen from the 844th Communications Group, Air Force District of Washington Communications Directorate (A6), Joint Base Andrews, Md., committed to a special project this month that has improved the lives of hundreds of elementary school children. The group partnered with Francis T. Evans Elementary

  • AFDW recognizes resiliency

    The Air Force District of Washington February Fitness Challenge is wrapping up with a capstone event March 1 at the West Fitness Center, Joint Base Andrew, Md. Nine more teams are needed for the competition.All AFDW Airmen are encouraged to come out and support the 10 teams who volunteer to compete