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May 9, 2014
AFDW/CC opens 21st Annual Holocaust Remembrance Program

The Air Force District of Washington commander served as the keynote speaker at the 21st Annual Holocaust Remembrance Program, themed "Eyewitness to Evil," hosted by the Federal Inter-Agency Committee May 7.Maj. Gen. Sharon K. G. Dunbar delivered her keynote speech at Lincoln Theatre in remembrance
May 9, 2014
779th MDG 2014 readiness training days

Members of the 779th Medical Group close the second Thursday of each month for mandatory training. During this time the Emergent Care Center at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center remains open to provide emergency and urgent care services. Urgent Care is defined as care for an illness or
May 8, 2014
Fiscal year 2015 reduction in force board to convene Oct. 1

The Air Force will convene a fiscal year 2015 force management reduction in force board Oct. 1, 2014, to evaluate some captains and majors for continued retention, Air Force Personnel Center officials said May 6.The RIF, combined with voluntary separation pay program and temporary early retirement
May 8, 2014
May 5 - Pulse on AF force management

This week's force management update focuses on the latest voluntary and involuntary matrices, officer reduction in force boards, and voluntary separation pay information, in a continued effort to bring Airmen the latest, most accurate information concerning the complex and dynamic force management
May 8, 2014
AFDW Capital Airman: Senior Airman Matt Little

Senior Airman Matt Little, Air Force District of Washington contract specialist, is an AFDW Capital Airman. Little was recently selected for the Enlisted-To-Medical Preparatory Degree Program. He will complete the preparatory coursework for admission to medical school while maintaining his active
May 5, 2014
Don't be left with the bill: Civilian Urgent Care visits require prior authorization

Visits to civilian urgent care centers and/or medical providers require prior authorization from the military beneficiary's Primary Care Manager or you risk incurring the cost of the visit. "Urgent care is for medical concerns that require treatment within 24 hours but are not life threatening.
April 30, 2014
LAW DAY on JBA, Every vote matters

On the first day of May every year, Law Day is celebrated to focus on the principles of justice and the practice of law. This year's theme celebrates the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Law Day allows all Airmen and citizens to understand
April 29, 2014
Federal Inter-Agency Committee holds 21st Annual Holocaust Remembrance Program

The Federal Inter-Agency Committee will hold its 21st Annual Holocaust Remembrance Program, "Eyewitness to Evil," at the Lincoln Theater May 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. "The Holocaust survivors, rescuers, liberators, resisters or witnesses or relatives of these individuals remind us of what can
April 28, 2014
SGLI Premium Adjustment Effective July 1, 2014

The Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program will adjust its monthly premium rate from 6.5 cents per $1,000 back to the 2006 rate of seven cents per $1,000 of insurance, a modest increase to ensure the SGLI program remains in a strong financial position.The Department of Veterans Affairs
April 26, 2014
AFDW/CC encourages students to 'Dream in Extreme'

The Air Force District of Washington commander reached out to youths to help foster their interest in pursuing science, technology, engineering and math studies by participating in the 2014 USA Science & Engineering Festival. Maj. Gen. Sharon K. G. Dunbar talked to a group Huntington High School