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Aug. 26, 2020
AFDW&You: Meet Tech. Sgt. Christopher Baker

The Air Force District of Washington encompasses more than 30,000 Airmen in 1,758 units stationed at 500 locations in 108 countries. AFDW Airmen execute varied missions around the world alongside service members and civilians from different Air Force major commands, joint units and international
Aug. 12, 2020
AFDW&You: Meet Staff Sgt. Richie Shia

The Air Force District of Washington encompasses more than 30,000 Airmen in 1,758 units stationed at 500 locations in 108 countries. AFDW Airmen execute varied missions around the world alongside service members and civilians from different Air Force major commands, joint units and international
July 13, 2020
Optimize aviation fuel? The Air Force wants your ideas

In partnership with AFWERX, Air Force Operational Energy has launched an Airmen Powered by Innovation Challenge to solicit ideas on how to optimize aviation fuel for the Air Force, enabling greater combat capability, range, and more efficient operations. The challenge is open to Airmen of all ranks
June 3, 2020
5 Burning Questions: Resiliency During Crisis

In an effort to answer some of your top questions about a variety of subjects, the Air Force District of Washington continues the “5 Burning Questions” series.In this installment, the 11th Wing Community Support Team discusses resiliency during a crisis.
May 29, 2020
5 Burning Questions: AFDW Staff Judge Advocate

In an effort to answer some of your top questions about a variety of subjects, the Air Force District of Washington continues the “5 Burning Questions” series.In this installment, Laura Battle, AFDW Staff Judge Advocate attorney-advisor, covers the Hatch Act and teleworking.
April 30, 2020
SAPR office adapts to continue 24/7 mission support

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The Air Force District of Washington Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program, and Joint Base Andrews’ Sexual Assault Response Coordinators and Victim Advocates, continue to offer 24/7 support for people who experience incidents of sexual assault throughout the
April 27, 2020
5 Burning Questions: Clinical/Tele-Health Dietician

The second installment in the “5 Burning Questions” series covers nutrition with answers from the 11th Medical Group’s clinical/tele-health dietician, Ms. Ann M. Elkins, MS, RD, LD.
April 24, 2020
5 Burning Questions: 844th Communications Group

In an effort to answer some of your top questions about a variety of subjects, the Air Force District of Washington is launching this series: “5 Burning Questions.” The first segment covers communications, computers, networks and teleworking.5BQ’s with Col. Michael Sinks, 844th Communications Group
April 20, 2020
Through the pane: Airman describes quarantine from family, newborn son

No cough, no fever, no body aches. Nothing really out of sorts other than a slightly diminished sense of taste and smell that made the dinner his wife had prepared seem a little bland. Unbeknownst to him, Master Sgt. Matthew Alejandro was sick with coronavirus.
March 31, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: Twin newborns medically evacuated from Korea land at Joint Base Andrews to receive care at Walter Reed

Twin newborns medically evacuated from Osan Air Base, South Korea, landed at Joint Base Andrews in a C-17 Globemaster III this evening. The pair were then transported to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for advanced neonatal care.