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  • AFDW focuses on AF Assistance Fund during fun run

    Air Force District of Washington Airmen and civilians ran two miles on a 50 degree, overcast day to raise awareness for the Air Force Assistance Fund Tuesday March 16 at Joint Base Andrews - NAF Washington, Md. The command fun run, led by AFDW Commander Maj. Gen. Darren McDew, was attended by units

  • Civil Air Patrol thanks USAF Honor Guard for volunteerism

    U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members were awarded at a Civil Air Patrol banquet Saturday, March 12 on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. The six USAF Honor Guard members work hand-in-hand with the Civil Air Patrol to train local youth cadets on military expectations and drill

  • Washington Caps Host Military Appreciation Night

    The Washington Capitals NHL team and their majority owner, Ted Leonsis, hosted not only the St. Louis Blues at the Verizon Center here last night, but also service members and their families for the 8th Annual Military Appreciation Night."Military Night is one of my favorite nights," Leonsis said.

  • Set your sights on reaching AFAF goal

    The Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign begins March 14 and runs through April 22, 2011. This year's Air Force District of Washington campaign goal, based on military strength, is $74,760.Anyone can contribute to this extremely worthwhile campaign that supports Air Force members, their families,

  • Lonestar dedicates performance to servicemembers

    Country music group Lonestar and The U.S. Air Force Band put on a two-hour concert March 6 at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in downtown Washington, D.C.Performing for more than 900 fans, Lonestar entertained a crowd that included Secretary of the Air Force Michael B.

  • Air Force extending community assessment survey

    Air Force District of Washington Airmen who received the 2011 Air Force Community Assessment survey now have through April 3 to complete it. More than 350,000 active-duty members, reservists and spouses as well as all appropriated fund civilian employees were randomly selected to participate in the