USAF Band's 2011 Fall Tour

Maj. Gen McDew shares leadership experience with McConnell

Drawing on nearly 30 years of Air Force experience, Maj. Gen. Darren McDew shared his vision of leadership and communication with McConnell's Airmen in a variety of forums Oct. 6 and 7, 2011. McDew is the commander of Air Force District of Washington, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and the keynote

JBA Family Advocacy raises awareness on domestic violence

The Joint Base Andrews Family Advocacy office began Domestic Violence Awareness Month with an autumn themed family event in the Community Activity Center on Oct. 1. The Pumpkin Bash offered free food, games, crafts, a pumpkin pie eating contest and the featured event, pumpkin smashing. They also had

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,

WWII fighter ace laid to rest at Arlington

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