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  • USO hosts pizza party for Andrews Airmen

    Air Force District of Washington and the USO hosted an Airmen pizza party Dec. 8 at the community activity center on Joint Base Andrews, Md. "It is our way to say thank you for all you do for us," said Dawn Fincham, USO program and services manager.More than 300 Airmen, Sailors and Marines from the

  • AFDW Commander inspires future leaders

    Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darren W. McDew encouraged the next generation of America's Airmen during visits to Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps detachments at two Maryland high schools recently. The general visited the JROTC programs at Bladensburg High School in

  • 70 Years Later, Pearl Harbor Response Inspires

    Commemorations are under way at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, and here, where Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta placed a wreath at the Navy Memorial in memory of those killed 70 years ago today during the attack on Pearl Harbor.Until Sept. 11, 2001, the surprise early-morning attack on

  • 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