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HQ AFDW holds 1st retreat ceremony at Jones Building

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  • By Air Force District of Washington Public Affairs
Joint Base Andrews, Md. --  Headquarters Air Force District of Washington holds its first retreat ceremony at the Jones Building May 16, 2013 on Joint Base Andrews, Md.

The "Retreat" ceremony is meant to signal the end of the official duty day. The ceremony, steeped in history, is a time for all to stop and show respect.

As one of the U.S. Air Force's three direct reporting units, AFDW executes Air Force operations and supports Joint Force and Inter-Agency operations in the National Capital Region while providing superior support to combatant commanders and Air Force elements worldwide.