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  • DOD gives high priority to saving energy

    The Defense Department has made saving energy a priority in everything it does, the deputy undersecretary of defense for installations and environment said Sept. 29.Dorothy Robyn manages and oversees permanent military installations worldwide and manages installations programs that involve energy,

  • MDG survey culminates a year of 10 inspections with "outstanding" results

    The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. conducted an initial accreditation survey of the 779th Medical Group Sept. 19 - 21.The purpose of the survey was to evaluate the 779th MDG's compliance with AAAHC's standards for ambulatory health care, and to assess whether initial

  • AFDW/CC: uniform changes coming at "right time" for NCR Airmen

    Monday, Oct. 3, Air Force District of Washington personnel will be Air Force 'blue' more often, with the implementation of a new policy for Airmen within the National Capital Region. "Every Airman should feel a great sense of pride and espirit de corps wearing the blue uniform of the most powerful

  • 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal changes announced

    The Defense Department issued guidance saying decisions for use of DOD property should be made on a "sexual-orientation neutral" basis, and that military chaplains do not have to officiate at ceremonies that go against their religious tenets.The memos -- signed by General Counsel Jeh Johnson and

  • AFDW prepares for flu season

    Air Force District of Washington is staying ahead of the season - flu season. Joint Base Andrews, Md., and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Public Health and Immunization Clinics are working hand-in-hand to provide convenient vaccinations for our servicemembers.Starting in October,

  • Limited medical services Oct. 7 and 11

    The 779th Medical Group Clinic, Joint Base Andrews, Md.; and 579th Medical Group Clinic, Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, Washington, D.C., will be minimally manned Oct. 7, 2011 due to the 79th Medical Wing Sports Day, and on Oct. 11 for observance of Columbus Day. The Emergent Care Clinic on Joint

  • Breastfeeding responsibilities extend beyond mother, child

    Most all Air Force members - civilian and military - realize that our special military society is responsible for the care of ourselves, and each other. However, many don't realize that the health of children is something they each play a piece in - whether or not they're parents themselves.

  • AFDW command chief among experts offering advice during AFA convention forum

    Issues affecting America's Airmen took center stage Sept. 19 during the Air Force Association's 2011 Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition's Command Chief Master Sergeants Forum here Sept. 19.The forum provided Airmen an opportunity to communicate directly with chiefs on hot-button

  • AFDW kicks off CFC

    Air Force District of Washington's Combined Federal Campaign kicked off Sept. 26, offering federal civilians and military members the opportunity to contribute to more than 2,000 pre-screened charities.Maj. Gen. Darren McDew launched the command's annual CFC drive during a kick-off ceremony Sept. 23