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  • 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

  • NCR Airmen honor fallen in annual wreath ceremony

    The Joint Service Volunteer Committee is partnering with the nonprofit organization Wreaths Across America to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the annual event Dec. 9 and 10 at Arlington National Cemetery, Va. Servicemembers are encouraged to volunteer to help place holiday wreaths on every grave

  • TRICARE data breach

    Science Applications International Corporation is mailing letters to affected military clinic and hospital patients regarding a data breach involving personally identifiable and protected health information. On Sept. 14, SAIC reported the loss of backup tapes containing electronic health care

  • There when needed: Native Americans always answer call of duty

    Native Americans serving in the military have long been part of one of the largest per-capita ethnic groups in the profession of arms. Young Native Americans have answered and continue to answer the nation's call of duty for many reasons. Some see it as a rite of passage, while others have been

  • AFDW actively involved in DOD priority to save energy, environment

    With the recent opening of two environmentally-sustainable "green" buildings on Joint Base Andrews, Md., the Air Force District of Washington is doing its part to support the Department of Defense's priority of environmental awareness and energy efficiency. "The Department of Defense is the largest

  • Restaurants offer military members, vets thank-you meals

    A variety of restaurants and fast-food chains are offering free or discounted meals to active-duty, Reserve and retired military members and veterans in thanks for their service this Veterans Day.Most participating restaurants will require patrons to arrive in uniform or with some form of military

  • AFDW Airman is best at chess, leads AF team to victory

    An Air Force District of Washington Airman has proven himself as the best chess player in the Air Force and led the Air Force team to victory over their sister services. Senior Airman Kiel Russell, 89th Communications Squadron technician, won the title of top active-duty player in the Air Force at