'Spirit of the Season' takes over the region

The United States Air Force Band's holiday concerts are just around the corner. This year will feature many new and exciting offerings centering around the theme of "Spirit of the Season." Nearly all of our performing ensembles will be featured in various locations around the metropolitan area.

Holiday medical closures announced

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center, home of the 779th Medical Group on Joint Base Andrews, and the 579th Medical Group on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling will be closed on the following dates:Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving HolidayNov. 29 - Family DayThere will be no appointments on these days and

Passenger terminal to reduce hours beginning Dec. 1

The passenger terminal here, which has been a 24-hour operation, will close from 10 p.m. - 4 a.m. beginning Dec. 1. The terminal will open three hours before departures and 30 minutes before arrivals scheduled between the closed hours, according to 89th Passenger Services flight commander Capt. Lara

AFDW ships holiday cheer

Members from across the Air Force District of Washington gathered together here Nov. 19 to complete a project months in the making, one designed to bring smiles to the faces of those from the unit who will not spend the upcoming holidays at home with their families. The AFDW members packed the

89th CS civilain earns 50 year civil service pin

The 18th Air Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew, traveled to Joint Base Andrews, Md., to present the 89th Communications Squadron mission systems flight chief with a 50 Years of Civil Service pin Nov. 18."It was an honor [and] it was humbling," said John R. Botwinick. "I was very

AFDW Capital Airman: Lt. Col. William Bergman

Lt. Col. William Bergman, Air Force District of Washington Jacob E. Smart Building deputy director, Joint Base Andrews, Md., is an AFDW Capital Airman.Why did you choose to become part of the Air Force family? I wanted a career that offered opportunities for change: a change of location, a change of

JBA hosts Veterans History Project Reception reception

2014 Joint Service Open House cancelled

In accordance with the Department of Defense's fiscal year 2014 community outreach plan, the Joint Service Open House scheduled for May 2014, also known as the Andrews Airshow, has been cancelled. "We will miss the interaction that JSOH allowed us to have with our friends in the community, but this

Understand "Urgent Care" Before You Go

At Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., there is a fully staffed, 24 hour a day Emergent Care Center, available for urgent and emergency medical care needs. The 79th Medical Wing staff encourages servicemembers and dependents who become ill after hours with an

AFDW executive introduces First Lady

Lt. Col. Ravi Chaudhary, Air Force District of Washington executive officer, introduces First Lady Michelle Obama during a Diwali ceremony at the White House, Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 2013. Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is a five-day Hindu festival.To watch Chaudhary's introduction,