AFDW's new leadership and a perspective on the future

The new Air Force District of Washington commander has used his first two months on the job to assess units and personnel, and set forth his vision for the future.Maj. Gen. Darren W. McDew, who took charge Dec. 9, 2010, wants to continue the three tenets of "Superior Service, Civil Support, and

Contracting, JAG, big winners at AFDW quarterly awards

Quarterly award winners were heralded for achievements in financial, operational, administrative and support roles within the Air Force District of Washington during a luncheon Jan. 21, at The Club, Joint Base Andrews, Md."There are no small tasks. Everything we ask of you is vital, and I do greatly

Malcolm Grow Medical Center at Andrews has resumed normal operations

The 779th Medical Group has announced that the Malcolm Grow Medical Center at Andrews AFB, Md. has resumed normal operations for the ER, Outpatient, and Ancillary clinics. Cancelled appointments are currently being rescheduled. The Intensive Care Unit and Operating Room remain closed.For information

USAF Honor Guard drill team performs for MLK Day of Service

Seven service members from The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team performed Jan. 17 at John Philip Sousa Middle School, Washington, D.C., to celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service."As MLK Day is now celebrated as a day of service, it is very significant to have these wonderful

PT test keeps Honor Guard members mission ready

AF Honor Guard represents military's finest at GWU

JBA captains assist Senegal AF with night ops, establish template for standard operating procedures

Imagine flying through the air in a helicopter to complete a highly classified mission. As dusk approaches, eyes squint to guard against the moving sun, but the flight continues in order to achieve mission success. Nightfall ensues, and once again the eyes are forced to adjust to the reduced light,

USAF Honor Guard Drill Team performs at AFJROTC drill competition

From the time they first stepped off the bus at Gwynn Park High School, Brandywine, Md., to the prayer and chant they shared after their performance, The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard's Drill Team set an example of what it means to be the "the best" at what they do.The Drill Team performed Jan. 8 as

DoD civlians subject to pay freeze

President Barack Obama's proposal for a two-year pay freeze for Federal civilian employees was signed into law Dec. 22, 2010. "As I said (Nov. 29, 2010), Federal workers are not just a line in a budget. They are public servants who, like their private sector counterparts, may be struggling in these

Free tax assistance at the Tax Center

The deadline for Americans to file their state and federal taxes is just around the corner, and the Tax Center is here to help. Located in the 11th Wing Judge Advocates office at 1535 Command drive, the Tax Center is available to help Department of Defense servicemembers and retirees with state tax