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  • International Senior Leaders gather for Summit

    The senior-most enlisted leaders from 36 countries gathered for a summit here, July 12-15. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody hosted the summit, which also included multiple Air Force command chiefs.The gathering provided a setting for attendees to meet and discuss issues and initiatives

  • AFDW's Command Chief Now on Facebook!

    Air Force District of Washington's Command Chief Master Sgt. Tommy Mazzone is now on Facebook! Be sure to like his page, "AFDW Command Chief."Chief Mazzone took over the position as AFDW's Command Chief in April 2016. As the command chief, he is the senior enlisted leader responsible to the

  • Happy Birthday AFDW!

    As we recover from the festivities, fireworks and long holiday weekend in celebration of our Nation's Independence and 240th birthday, the Air Force District of Washington will now celebrate its 11th Anniversary on Thursday. The Air Force District of Washington was reactivated as a fully-capable,

  • Green Dot Implementers coined.

    Green Dot is a civilian program adapted by the Air Force to help reduce the amount of interpersonal violence through a culture change strategy. More specifically though, a Green DOT is a single moment someone takes to perform a simple act to prevent an act of interpersonal violence. 

  • Macy's Aims High

    Sunset, Air Force memorial, and the U.S. Air Force Band! The gathering crowd prepared for a memorable evening, the band prepared for a special announcement.After the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard presented the colors, Air Force leaders and Wesley Whatley, director of the band program for the Macy's Day

  • Higher Calling

    Glorifying God, serving Airmen, and pursuing excellence is the vision statement of the Air Force Chaplain Corps. The Chaplain Candidate Intensive Internship program will guide 2nd Lt. Steven Davis along the journey to that vision.Davis, a Washington native, began his Air Force story pursuing an

  • 75 Years of Musical Excellence

    On the occasion of The United States Air Force Band's diamond anniversary, we are delighted to offer this sonic sampling from our historic recordings. From the dawn of World War II, Airmen musicians have raised morale at home, entertained troops abroad and honored those who have made the ultimate

  • WATCH--Interview with Composer John Williams

    As The United States Air Force Band approaches its seventy-fifth birthday, we wanted to share an interview with one of The U.S. Air Force Band program's most impressive alumni.John Williams, one of the most popular and recognizable American composers of our time, recently sat down with Col. Larry H.