Hagel announces reduction in civilian furlough days

Hundreds of thousands of Defense Department civilian employees who have had to take a weekly unpaid day off from work since July 8 are getting some relief, as the total number of furlough days has been reduced from 11 to six, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today.Here is the complete text of

Pentagon cuts furlough days from 11 to 6

Hundreds of thousands of Defense Department civilian employees who have had to take a weekly unpaid day off from work since July 8 are getting some relief, as the total number of furlough days has been reduced from 11 to six, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced Aug.6. Officials are briefing

AF honors AFDW Airman as an OAY

Air Force leadership selected an Air Force District of Washington Airman as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. The 12 OAY program awards the best Airmen in the Air Force for their leadership, performance and personal achievements.Tech. Sgt. Adam Gomez, 3rd Combat Camera Squadron

24/7 fitness center access coming to a base near you

Getting fit to fight in the Air Force just became more convenient. As part of an Air Force Services Transformation Initiative test concept, Joint Base Andrews, Md., was one of six installations to implement unmanned hours at their fitness center, making it accessible 24/7.Since February, there have

White House launches contest for best money-saving idea

White House officials launched the 2013 President's SAVE (Securing Americans Value and Efficiency) Award contest July 31. The annual contest encourages federal employees to submit ideas for innovative ways to reduce spending, save taxpayer dollars, and create a more efficient and effective

AFDW/CC donates to FFF

July marks 64-year birthday celebration of AF Nurse Corps

Nurses from the 779th Medical Group on Joint Base Andrews, Md., and the 579th Medical Group located on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., celebrated their 64th Birthday in the Air Force Nurses Corps on July 1, 2013 .Both medical groups are a part of the 79th Medical Wing headquartered at

AF encourages Airmen to be key part of SAPR solution

In an effort to address the growing concern of sexual assault in the Air Force, the service has kicked off an initiative to give Airmen the capability for their voice to be clearly heard called "Every Airman Counts." "I believe Airmen are a key part of the solution to this," said. Maj. Gen. Margaret

Joint Base Andrews will return to normal operations Thursday, July 18, 2013

Joint Base Andrews will resume normal operations this evening starting at 5 p.m., and be fully operational tomorrow, July 18, due to the lifting of the water emergency situation by the Washingon Suburban Sanitary Commission. WCCS officials notified the base that they were able to further isolate the

Andrews sets up water distribution stations

Andrews will open water distribution stations to base members at the identified water buffalo locations starting at noon July 17. The water buffalo stations will be the primary location for water distribution throughout the installation. Liberty Park residents are encouraged to use the water station