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

AF to implement DOD TDY policy changes

The Defense Department recently implemented two TDY policy changes impacting travel reimbursements for Airmen.The first change took effect Oct. 1, and made changes to the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Reimbursable and Incidental Expense Policy. The second will be a change in long-term TDY per diem

AFDW, Washington Wizards team up for service initiative

Ceremonial Support: the face, spirit, sound of Air Force

An Airman performs the national anthem during a live national television broadcast while members of the Air Force Honor Guard stand proudly with the American flag. These men and women stand at attention as the President of the United States addresses a nation. Behind the cameras, Airmen and

Small Business Program brings opportunities to entrepreneurs

The staff of the Air Force District of Washington Small Business Office has a vision; they are striving to "Make small business the solution of choice.""Small businesses are critical to our defense industrial base, are essential to our nation's economic recovery, and play a significant role in