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  • AFDW surpasses AFAF goals, sets new record

    The Air Force District of Washington raised an all-time record of $101,618 for the Air Force Assistance Fund. All AFDW units in the National Capital Region bested their own yearly goals. Each Year, Airmen are given the chance to provide for the Air Force family during the annual AFAF campaign. This

  • Military sexual assault victims in the NCR have toll free number to call

    Sexual assault victims in the NCR now have a toll free number to call 24-hours a day, seven days a week. This directory will link anyone needing assistance with a sexual assault response center in their area.To report a sexual assault incident, call 1-877-316-4689, the Air Force District of

  • Air Force conference center project nearing 40 percent completion

    The $31.8 million, 45,747 square-foot Strategic Planning and Development Facility going up on Andrews Air Force Base, Md., is almost 40 percent complete. When finished, the facility  will be the premier Air Force Conference Center, with state-of-the-art video-teleconferencing and information

  • Servicemembers Send Wounded Cyclists Off at White House

    Men and women in uniform from across the services gathered on the White House's south lawn today to give wounded servicemembers a send-off as they began a bike trip from the nation's capital to Annapolis, Md.The White House to the Lighthouse Challenge, the fourth such trek hosted by the Wounded

  • Local motorcycle riders gather for Pentagon two-day event

    Pentagon officials, Semper Ride and the California Superbike School will join together to promote motorcycle safety at an event in the Pentagon north parking lot beginning 8 a.m. May 7 and 8. "Safety is always paramount in everyone's minds," John Decker, 11th Wing Safety chief, said. "This event

  • Warfighter and Family Services offers classes throughout May

    Several classes, coordinated through the Warfighter and Family Services are being offered in May. They are:Ombudsman Assembly May 1, 9 a.m. to noon WFS Bldg. 72TAP* Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. WFS Bldg. 72Parenting: Two Homes, One Family Plan May 3, 8 a.m to noon WFS Bldg. 72Credit Management

  • April 22, 2010 marks the 40th observance of Earth Day

    Since its inception 40 years ago, Earth Day celebrations have helped citizens become conscious of the Earth's limited natural resources. "The Air Force District of Washington and its wings are doing their part to support America's long-standing commitment to protecting our environment," said Ms.

  • Living legend conducts AF Strings

    Col. Arnald D. Gabriel began his military career conducting some of the loudest weapons of war as a combat machine gunner during WWII. Today, he is Conductor Emeritus of The United States Air Force Band--a unit requiring all the skills of combat, as well as a distinct ear for beauty in composition.