Newest NCR chiefs, selects focus on leadership

Only one percent of Airmen achieve the rank of chief master sergeant; 29 of the newest chief selects and promotees gathered to learn more about the responsibilities that come with the rank during the Air Force District of Washington's Chief Orientation Seminar here March 2 through 6.  This course's

AFDW Capital Airman: Traenesha Miliner

Traenesha Miliner, Air Force District of Washington Copper Cap intern and contract specialist, is an AFDW Capital Airman. Miliner joined the AFDW staff in September 2014.Why did you choose to become part of the Air Force family? My father was in the Air Force for 22 years, so I grew up around the

AFDW Airmen receive Special Olympics Special Friend Award

More than 50 Airmen from across the National Capital Region volunteered to support athletes competing in the D.C. Special Olympics Bowling Championship Feb. 25 in Hyattsville, Md."This is one of the four days of the Special Olympics Bowling Championship that is done in the D.C. area every year, and

AFDW Airmen win HQ-level annual awards

AF chief of staff: Call to the future

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III shared his thoughts on where the Air Force is, where it's going and how it's going to get there with an audience of Airmen, industry representatives and Air Force supporters during his speech at the Air Force Association's annual Air Warfare Symposium

Cody gives enlisted perspective at AFA

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody outlined his top priorities for the enlisted force during the Air Force Association's annual Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 12.Cody talked to those in attendance and focused on key areas such as enlisted

Airmen are the key to air power

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James talked about the importance of a healthy budget, innovation and developing Airmen as key pieces to remaining the world's greatest air power, during the Air Force Association's annual Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition Feb. 13, in Orlando,

New technology cuts out waiting time on crowns

The 779th Dental Squadron is using new computer design technology to make dental operations more efficient and to assist Airmen in maintaining dental mission readiness.Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Machining has been used by the Air Force to design everything from mission essential

AFDW Capital Airman: Staff Sgt. Barrita Simmons

Staff Sgt. Barrita Simmons, Air Force District of Washington NCO in charge of command decorations, is an AFDW Capital Airman. Simmons who comes from a long line of family members who have served in every branch enlisted in the Air Force in April 2006. She joined the AFDW staff in September 2013.What

Active Shooter: Proper response could save lives

When serving, military members know sometimes they will be in harm's way to support the mission. When forward deployed, Airmen receive training to prepare them to engage the enemy.But what if the threat was within your base? Knowing basic active shooter response can save lives.According to the Air