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  • Officials seek nonappropriated employees for career broadening opportunities

    Nonapproriated funds employees now have the opportunity to expand their careers and sharpen their leadership skills through the NAF Career Broadener Program. Applications for this program are part of the NAF Development Team call released Dec. 1.This Air Force initiative allows federal employees in

  • Pioneers in Blue video highlights Airmen heroes

    Retired Chief Master Sgt. Henry Fouts, a World War II Airmen, has a compelling story of bravery and innovation that includes completing 35 combat missions over Nazi-occupied Europe.Knowing he was going to be drafted when he became of age and not wanting to be a part of the ground infantry units, he

  • Andrews Officers Spouses Club seeks 700 dozen cookies for dorm residents

    "It's the most wonderful time of the year."As the holiday season approaches, Air Force Officers Spouses Clubs across the nation are once again asking fellow service members to don their aprons, find their rolling pins and slip on their oven mitts in preparation for the annual Air Force Officer

  • NCR Airmen communicate in the field during Warrior Day exercise

    The number one goal for Col. Anthony J. Thomas, Air Force District of Washington communications squadron and 844th Communication Group, is taking care of his people, to include professional, physical, spiritual and mental needs. Recently the AFDW Communication Squadron and 844th Communications Group

  • AFDW/PK Leadership Education and Community Outreach

    In an effort to strengthen the Capital Wingman Culture throughout Air Force District of Washington contracting community, members of AFDW/PK gathered at the Chapel 1 Annex on Joint Base Andrews, Md., to participate in a viewing of Apollo 13 August 30, 2011. This inspirational true story of the

  • Giving thanks for unseen sacrifices

    Passing from one section of the cruise ship to the next, it was like walking through generations of military wisdom... this special gathering of military members set sail down the Potomac River Nov. 22 on Washington D.C.'s 'Odyssey' for a Thanksgiving celebration, bringing together veterans, Wounded

  • Out with the jazz, in with the holiday music

    The U.S. Air Force Band's Airmen of Note wrapped-up the 2011 Jazz Heritage performance series Nov. 18. This year's lineup had sets with vocal sensation Carmen Bradford, Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum, and legendary trumpeter Doc Severinsen.The annual set of musical entertainment was held at

  • 2012 Scholarships for Military Children opens Dec. 1

    2011 Scholarships for Military Children recipient Jordan Cherry said receiving extra money for college lightened her financial load. "This scholarship definitely decreases the financial burden of school, which we all know is a big benefit," she said.Applications for the 2012 Scholarships for

  • Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region Commander's Conference

    Maj. Gen. Darren W. McDew, commander of the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) provided the venue for the Joint Force Headquarters - National Capital Region Commander's Conference at Joint Base Andrews, Md. on Nov. 15, 2011. McDew welcomed more than 50 attendees - commanders and their staffs

  • Airmen screen Tuskegee Airmen documentary at Pentagon

    More than 150 Airmen came out to screen a documentary about the original Tuskegee Airmen during a red-carpet event here Nov. 10."Double Victory" was produced by George Lucas, of "Star Wars" fame, in support of his new feature film about the Tuskegee Airmen, "Red Tails." Secretary of the Air Force