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  • 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

  • 579th MDG's Presidents Day holiday closure

    The Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Clinic will be closed for observance of the Presidents Day holiday, Monday, Feb. 16.There will be no scheduled appointments, pharmacy, or laboratory services.Prescription refills requested before noon Feb. 13 will be available for pickup after noon Feb. 17.

  • AF Assistance Fund in full swing

    The 2015 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign has kicked off and will run until May 1.Air Force bases worldwide are participating in this fundraising event which raises money for four Air Force charities - Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Enlisted Village, Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation and

  • Get Ready For Winter

    While some enjoy the winter holidays and snow, freezing temperatures and ever changing weather can cause severe problems for everyone. When the seasons change to the frigid cold, knowing basic winter preparedness could save lives.According to Ready.gov, winterizing homes and vehicles is a must when

  • Max Impact kicks-off Super Bowl Sunday

    The U.S. Air Force premier rock band, Max Impact, performed for Super Bowl XLIX fans at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale, Arizona, Feb. 1.Thousands of football fans listened to the 30-minute concert as they passed through the restaurants and stores of Westgate. The dining and