AFDW Airmen pack 18th shipment of holiday cheer

Despite D.C. law change, marijuana use still prohibited for DOD personnel

The citizens of the District of Columbia voted to legalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana by passing Initiative 71 on Nov. 2. Despite this change in law, service members and federal civilian employees are subject to Federal prohibitions on marijuana use, possession or

AFDW Capital Airman: Maj. Cynthia Darnell

Maj. Cynthia Darnell, Air Force District of Washington Contracting Installation Division deputy chief, is an AFDW Capital Airman. Darnell enlisted in the Air Force in 1997, she received her commission in 2004. In 2010, Darnell joined the Air Force Reserves. Darnell has been part of AFDW since March

Wounded Warrior sports program brings life back to wounded vets

Approximately 35 wounded warriors gathered at Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center, Nov. 13-16, to participate in the Air Force Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Program.The program introduces and sustains participation in adaptive sports and recreational activities for wounded, ill and injured

Health Benefits Program open season dates set

Open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program will run Nov. 10 through Dec. 8, officials announced recently.During open season employees and retirees will have the chance to review their current plans and make any changes they desire

U.S. Honor Guard helps in fight to solve hunger

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, in partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank, began collecting food Oct. 20, in an effort to bring attention to the hunger that affects many in the National Capital Region.The food bank serves nearly 500,000 people in the region struggling with hunger and

AF authorizes medical benefits for some separatees

Air Force senior leaders announced adjustments to benefits for Airmen separated under the fiscal year 2014 Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP) program Oct. 31.Based on inconsistent issuance and confusion with transitional medical benefits for Airmen separating under the VSP program, the Air Force

EOD Purple Heart recipient shares story

It only takes a moment to change a life forever.For Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ferrell that moment occurred in 2009, when the explosive ordnance disposal technician, was conducting a direct action operation in Sangin, Afghanistan.The operation was part of a blackout mission to kill or capture a top-tier

DOD officials establish Ebola medical support team

When Capt. Stacey Morgan's squadron commander sent her a text message saying that she needed to immediately call him, her first thought was, "Uh-oh. What did I do?"But after a minute or two of talking to her commander, her apprehension was quickly replaced by anxious excitement, as he asked her to

Blood drive at JBA theater

The next Armed Services Blood Program blood drive to benefit ill or injured Service Members, Veterans and dependants will be Nov. 4, from 9 a.m.  to 1 p.m. at the Joint Base Andrews Theater.Walk-ins will be taken but appointments are appreciated and can be made online at