An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

  • New Commander for the 79th Medical Wing

    Colonel Sharon Bannister assumed command of the 79th Medical Wing (79 MDW) on Tuesday, July 28, at 9 a.m. at the Ceremonial Lawn on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, District of Columbia.The event was hosted by Maj. Gen. Darryl W. Burke, Air Force District of Washington Commander."I can't

  • Air Force District of Washington Capital Airman: Captain Katherine Brock

    Captain Katherine Brock, an Air Force District of Washington Capital Airman, has a unique opportunity that not many get to experience every day. As a protocol officer in AFDW's Ceremonies and Protocol directorate, Brock has a direct role in how the rest of the country sees our military.Originally

  • Summer Fitness Safety

    Summer is one of the best times of the year for Airmen and their families to be active, but precautions can be essential to having a safe season."During hot-weather exercise, watch for signs and symptoms of heat-related illness," said Jamison Kesselring, Air Force District of Washington ground

  • Air Force Band mobilizes its largest contingent in its history

    Multiple waves of bandsmen flooded New York City over the Fourth of July holiday in the largest mobilization of the band's history.154 Airmen, including 122 bandsmen, 4 honor guard members, 8 drivers, supporting crews, and senior leaders attended and performed at seven events to represent the Air

  • Air Force Band and Honor Guard celebrate Fourth of July in NYC

    The United States Air Force Band and Honor Guard performed multiple times in New York City to represent the Air Force on the nation's birthday from July 1-5.The tour included performances for NBC's "Today" show, Fox 5's "Good Day New York," and the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks show."Our goal is

  • AFDW Capital Airman: Shiela Haviland

    Shiela Haviland, Air Force District of Washington finance directorate web developer, is an Air Force District of Washington Capital Airman. Haviland, an Air Force brat and native of Wiesbaden, Germany, has been associated with the military her entire life.Why did you choose to join the Air Force

  • AFDW Capital Airman: Staff Sgt. Justin McCarty

    Staff Sgt. Justin McCarty, 744th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems maintenance technician, is an Air Force District of Washington Capital Airman. McCarty, a native of Meridian, Mississippi, was recently selected to become a recruiter through the Developmental Special Duty program.Why