• New Air Force sexual assault prevention and response Web site goes live

    To reinforce the Air Force's commitment to eliminating incidents of sexual assault, officials here have debuted a new Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Web site to raise awareness and provide prevention training, education, and victim advocacy. "Sexual assault is absolutely inconsistent with

  • AFDW provides fast, safe evacuation for biological attack exercise

    Few weekend travelers driving by the Pentagon on July 11 noticed a truck lumbering along the perimeter of the building showering it in a transparent layer of bacteria in the early morning hours. Fewer still saw the helicopters that landing in one of the Pentagon's vast, empty parking lots minutes

  • AFDW protects against H1N1

    Numerous human cases of H1N1 virus infection are being identified in the United States and other countries, and military health officials caution all individuals to be aware of personal preventive measures that every person can take to prevent the spread of infection. In order to mitigate the spread

  • Safety should be paramount for motorcycle riders

    The Critical Days of Summer are well underway, and with the spike in temperature comes a spike in safety risks for military personnel, especially motorcycle riders. In fiscal year 2008 alone, 15 Airmen across the country died in motorcycle-related mishaps, and nine since the beginning of this

  • Post 9-11 GI bill now transferable to dependents

    The Department of Defense began accepting applications from Airmen to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to dependents June 29. "The Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer of benefits option is a landmark benefit to eligible Airmen," said Lt. Gen. Richard Newton III, Air Force Personnel and Manpower deputy

  • Commander Call offers opportunity to see into AFDW's future

    Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Ralph Jodice will conduct three Commander's Calls for AFDW personnel July 14 and 15. In response to past transportation issues, General Jodice will be taking the message to AFDW employees at the Pentagon and on Bolling Air Force Base, in

  • Brass starts Fourth of July with performance on Today Show

    The United States Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass performed in New York City July 4 on NBC's "Today" show. "It was such an honor to be able to represent the men and women of the Air Force and U.S. military on NBC Today on the 4th of July," said Chief Master Sgt. Ed Teleky, U.S. Air Force Band drum

  • Band commander passes the baton

    The men and women of the United States Air Force Band welcomed their new commander during a change-of-command ceremony June 29 in Hangar 2 on Bolling Air Force Base, D.C. Lt. Col. Alan C. Sierichs takes the reins from Col. Dennis M. Layendecker, who relinquished command after seven years. "The Air

  • Andrews leader shows support for Horses for Heroes

    The horse has been the most widely used animal throughout military history. They were used to pull chariots and to carry some of the military's finest leaders into battle. With the appearance of modern ranged weapons and motorized vehicles, the use of the horse for military purposes has declined.