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  • AF USMCU student touchpoint

    The Air Force District of Washington supports Air Force Elements in the National Capital Region and worldwide. Several of those elements are located at military educational institutions. Airmen have the opportunity to apply for, and if selected, attend other services’ professional military

  • Airman receives Black Belt Certification for innovation efforts

    Tech. Sgt. Jules Ponton, 316th Force Support Squadron manpower analyst and now a part of the Education with Industry program, was awarded a Black Belt Certification in continuous process improvement on Feb. 16, 2022, here. Less than 300 people in the Air Force have reached that level of training.

  • AFDW outlines goals, objectives at strategic planning conference

    In strides to coordinate organizational efforts, Air Force District of Washington hosted a strategic planning conference Jan. 19, to develop a roadmap of success from now to as far as 2027-2032.Directors from each AFDW section gathered at the conference to align efforts on these priorities and weave

  • The United States Air Force Band performs during virtual holiday concert

    The United States Air Force Band and its Singing Sergeants ensemble rehearse on Dec. 9, 2021 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. for their first interactive, live streamed holiday performance, set for Dec. 10, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. EST. The Band will be joined during the performance by

  • AFDW names 2022 Spark Tank finalist

    Air Force District Washington has named its 2022 MAJCOM Spark Tank finalist! The AFDW finalists’ idea will be submitted to the Department-wide competition, where they will compete against winners from other major commands.  The ideas not selected will move ahead through the challenge as wildcard

  • Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

    The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or