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Feb. 28, 2019
Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence

In observance of National Women’s History Month, celebrated each year during the month of March, Air Force District of Washington salutes the pioneers who paved the way for military and civilian women alike to steer the nation’s course to equality.
Feb. 15, 2019
A Moving Experience: AFDW Airmen handle business at Personal Property Activity

Air Force District of Washington unit headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, uses innovative analysis, diligent compliance, and reliable practices to ensure smooth movement of household goods for Defense Department service members, civilians, affiliated employees, and their
Feb. 13, 2019
AFDW provides ceremonial honors to longest-serving Congressional member

Air Force District of Washington conducted an Arrival Ceremony in honor of World War II Army veteran and former Rep. John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) here Tuesday.
Feb. 12, 2019
First woman chief master sergeant laid to rest

The first woman to ever hold such a rank, Chief Master Sgt. Grace Peterson was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery Feb. 8.
Feb. 1, 2019
Black Migrations: movement across miles, history

Each February, the nation observes Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, to celebrate achievements by Black Americans and recognize their central role in U.S. history.
Jan. 18, 2019
MLK: A life, a lesson, a legacy that changed the nation

On Jan. 21, Air Force District of Washington joins the nation to celebrate and reflect on the legacy of courage, integrity, humility, and service of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., born 90 years ago on Jan. 15, 1929.
Dec. 19, 2018
Noted! Singing Sergeants bring holiday cheer to AFDW

The Singing Sergeants jingled all the way to the lobby of the William A. Jones III building here, where Air Force District of Washington employees and visitors gathered to hear the U.S. Air Force’s official chorus perform holiday carols.
Dec. 6, 2018
AFDW gives George H.W. Bush a final salute

Air Force District of Washington and Joint Task Force-National Capital Region personnel conducted a departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews following the national funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral for 41st President of the United States George H.W. Bush.The President's remains
Dec. 4, 2018
AFDW ceremonial honors highlight George H.W. Bush legacy

As part of the three-phase state funeral for George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States, Air Force District of Washington began wide-range support to the Air Force, Defense Department, and Joint Task Force-National Capital Region.
Nov. 27, 2018
CARE Package Central supplies holiday cheer to deployed troops

As the holiday season makes its swift approach, Air Force District of Washington members rallied once again recently to make deployed service members feel a little bit closer to home during an annual tradition to send packages during the holidays.