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  • AFDW civilian selected for 2 distinct honors

    Lori Lloyd, a 14-year career federal government employee currently serving as branch chief, Installation Support, AFDW's Contracting Directorate, Joint Base Andrews, Md., recently received double distinctions.She became one of only 12 Air Force personnel serving in the grades GS-14 and GS-15 to be

  • AF announces ‘pro-gear’ policy change

    Air Force officials recently announced changes to the Department of Defense's policy on transporting member's professional books, papers and equipment, or PBP&E, shipped in household goods during permanent change of station moves. Known as "pro-gear," the new PBP&E policy will impact orders issued

  • AFDW CMSgts, selects complete orientation seminar

    Chief master sergeant selects and a few Airmen who recently pinned on their E-9 stripe from across the National Capital Region attended the Chief Orientation Seminar to prepare for the responsibilities that come with their new rank here Feb. 3-7.The seminar featured briefings by key Air Force

  • AFDW Capital Airman: Christine Bickel

    Christine Bickel, Air Force District of Washington director of ceremonies and protocol, is an AFDW Capital Airman. After achieving 21 years of federal government service, Bickel will be retiring later this month.Why did you choose to become part of the Air Force family? Following graduation from

  • SSgt promotion test rescheduled for April 1-May 16

    To ensure senior airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant do not meet the enlisted retention board, the Air Force will move the testing window up from May 1-June 15 to April 1-May 16, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today."We have assured Airmen selected for promotion that they will

  • Retiring Air Force District of Washington civilian put service first

    After a 21-year federal government career, Christy Bickel looks forward to starting the next chapter of her life following retirement on February 22.One constant accompanying her through similar transition periods has been a call to serve."I have found throughout my civil service and in life that

  • From the heart touch the heart: M&FSC unites deployed families

    Sacrifice is a way of life for service members and their families. When deployments arise the Air Force Core Value, Service Before Self, is called to action. The Military and Family Support Center here stands by selfless service members of the National Capital Region by finding creative ways to

  • Big changes to Andrews Tax Center

    Big changes at the tax center here this year will send many former patrons searching for other options when it comes to tax preparation services.Due to current budget cuts, the 2014 JBA Tax Center will no longer be able to offer full-fledged tax preparation services as in years past.The Joint Base