Chief Long will carry on for departing logistics pro

Chief Master Sgt. Carl Long, of The U.S. Air Force Band, stepped away from his 24-year career as a performer to assume the mantle of band superintendent April 26. Chief Long now works the administrative side of the house, assisting with details that oversee the USAF band's approximately 2,000

AFDW Airmen high-kick for Transportation Department employees

Air Force District of Washington Airmen gave U.S. Department of Transportation employees a course in breaking boards and self defense at DOT's headquarters in Washington D.C. May 11.AFDW's Lessons Learned Deputy Director Lt. Col. Henry Lane led an informational show with the aid of 779th Medical

Honor Guard trainees learn new skills in week 2

11th Wing Safety Office - Joint Service Open House (Air Show) Do's and Don'ts

Arrive early and leave late -- you will avoid some of the traffic. A majority of air shows have static displays of aircraft so take time to look around.Don't touch the aircrafts. Many aircraft in static displays have bits and pieces that can be damaged, broken or bent. If you don't know what you're

Diverse roles require flexibility, professionalism from Air Force nurses

When a wounded Marine arrived at the Aeromedical Staging Facility on Joint Base Andrews, Md., in 2004, Lt. Col. Kelli Lorenzo never thought she would be caring for the young man long enough to have her life changed. Her job was to stabilize him for swift transport from Andrews to one of the major

@ColRizer now on #Twitter

In an effort to get timely information directly to the men and women of Joint Base Andrews, 11th Wing/Joint Base commander Col. Ken Rizer is engaging the community through social media.Colonel Rizer recognizes the shift in the communication model and has become an active member of the Facebook

Family Liaison Officers provide aide, comfort to servicemembers and their families

Injured in the line of duty, a servicemember is flown home to his wife, children, and friends. No longer are the family and friends worried about how their loved one is doing overseas for a new more terrifying burden dawns. Though he is home, they now have to wait as he recovers from the injuries he

AFDW's best celebrated at banquet

Winners of the 2011 Air Force District of Washington annual awards were lauded during a banquet held in their honor at The Club on Bolling Air Force Base April 29. Earning awards for their commitment to excellence throughout the year were: Jason S. Hofe, who picked up Category II Civilian of the

For AFDW Airmen & Civilians, volunteer opportunities abound

Senior Airman Marquita Allen is the point person for a program that takes the Air Force District of Washington's manpower and applies it to charitable causes affecting people across the region. As the volunteer coordinator, Airman Allen is gearing up to supply manpower for the Washington D.C.

POTUS declares today Military Spouse Appreciation Day

President Barack Obama has declared May 6 as Military Spouse's Appreciation Day. According to White House releases, this is part of the President and First Lady Michelle Obama's overall campaign to support military families. "Military spouses serve as steady and supportive partners to the heroes in