• A lesson in love for Valentine’s Day

    As Valentine's Day approaches, couples may be busy planning a special dinner or romantic getaway. Singles may be thinking about who to ask out or perhaps reevaluating their love life. The first century philosopher Ovid said "to love, one must be lovable." One may ask, "aren't we all lovable?" The

  • Be Outstanding -- What to Expect in a Unit Effectiveness Inspection

    Headquarters Air Force District of Washington and the 844th Communications Group will be the subjects of an official Unit Effectiveness Inspection (UEI) visit commencing on June 3, 2013 and ending on June 8, 2013. The UEI is the brand new inspection concept that was piloted in U.S. Air Forces in

  • Academy grads leave legacy of diversity, inclusiveness

    From day one at the U.S. Air Force Academy, every new cadet quickly learns about Capt. Lance Peter Sijan, the only Academy graduate to win the Medal of Honor and the namesake of one of two cadet dormitories. Cadets are encouraged to read his biography, "Into the Mouth of the Cat," which details

  • "Red"

    You could say that my Air Force career has revolved around a red pen since I joined in July of 2004. I grew up in the world of aircraft maintenance as an Electrical and Environmental Systems specialist, always with a "red" stuck in my sleeve in order to "break" an aircraft with a crimson "X." Now,

  • Is it Time for a Tune-Up

    When I work with couples who are preparing to get married, one of the things I tell them is a marriage is like a car. I explain that in order to keep cars running properly, you need to perform routine maintenance. Proper vehicle maintenance includes checking the fluid levels, replacing the oil and

  • Pay yourself first

    My grandparents used to say to me, "Pay yourself first." Being only 10 years old at the time, I'd shrug my shoulders, give them my best thanks-for-the-advice look and say "OK." But deep down inside, I didn't really know what they meant. After all, I was just a kid with no money. Thirty short years

  • Wrecking Waste

    Vast destruction is on the horizon within the U.S. Air Force; Joint Base Andrews is no exception. In a service-wide effort to reduce the carbon footprint by 20 percent, or 15 million square feet, all ineffective facilities are facing demolition between fiscal year 2006 and 2020. The 11th Civil

  • Happy Holidays to AFDW Airmen

    AFDW Family,As we enter into the holidays, please accept my best wishes for a safe, happy holiday season as well as my appreciation for your selfless service.Since joining the AFDW team five months ago, I've seen you execute complex missions with pride, precision and teamwork. You've done the same

  • Success...it's a state of mind

    What is success? I believe success is a state of mind. It is having the determination to keep trying while applying lessons from past failings or experiences. Success is the willingness to pursue your dreams and goals while facing challenges to reach your goals. Take Winston Churchhill for an

  • Let's Talk About Consent, Baby

    During Bystander Intervention Training, as well as other SARC briefings, the most asked questions and ones that seem to cause the greatest confusion and uncertainty are questions about consent. What is consent? How do I know if I have consent? The heartening part is young men and women alike want to