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  • HQ AFDW inclement weather reporting instructions

    Headquarters, Air Force District of Washington Airmen should be aware of where to turn to for information about closures and delays due to inclement weather.What reporting instructions do those assigned to HQ AFDW follow?The Headquarters AFDW's operating status will be the same as that published by

  • Tool to safeguard PII scheduled for AF-wide December rollout

     The Digital Signature Enforcement Tool is scheduled for Air Force-wide integration Dec. 5, providing Microsoft Outlook email users with an interactive, automated virtual assistant to help ensure the security of personally identifiable information."I can't overstate the operational importance of

  • AFDW Contracting enables NCR missions

    When Airmen across the National Capital Region need to quickly procure equipment, bulk supplies or advisory and technical services, they turn to the Air Force District of Washington Contracting Directorate.These military, civilian and contractor specialists negotiate and manage contracts to ensure

  • 579th MDG severe weather closures

    When there is snow or inclement weather, the Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling Medical and Dental Clinic follow the federal government, Office of Personnel Management closure and delayed reporting directives.If the federal government is closed, all clinic appointments will be cancelled.  Similarly, if

  • 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