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  • More than a bun

    During my junior year at Virginia Tech, an Air Force lieutenant colonel gave me his personal expectation of females in his military. He said to me, "Our female Airmen are examples of every military member. With their hair perfectly pinned back, without a single strand of it misplaced, they showcase

  • AFDW Unit Defines Resilience

    Re·sil·ience: noun. 1. the power or ability to return to the original form, position, etc., after being bent, compressed, or stretched; elasticity; 2. ability to recover readily from adversity, or the like; buoyancy. Air Force District of Washington Logistics, Installations and Mission Support

  • Of Dukes, Dodges and Resiliency

    Sometimes I feel like a character from the 80's TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard." A devilishly-handsome, Dodge-driving victim of circumstance and bad luck who, through no fault of my own, keeps getting thrown into unbelievable predicaments where there seems to be no escape. The Boss Hoggs, Roscoes and

  • Culture of Resilience: Wingmen, Teammates Through Change

    As we come to the Capital Wingman Culture "Culture of Resilience" observation, we realize how much we depend on each other. The 2005 Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines resilience as "an ability to recover from or adjust easily to change or misfortune. " As Air Force District of Washington Wingmen,

  • Innocent OTC medicine decisions can be unintentionally fatal

    Over the holidays my daughter came home from college for a visit... and brought along her germs. First her dad caught it and was out sick the whole holiday. Then, on New Years Day, I started getting sick. We did what we always do. Take day cold medicine during the day, and night cold medicine at

  • A culture of thanks during the holidays

    As we continue with the Capital Wingman Culture theme - a "Culture of Thanks" - there is no better time to reflect on this concept than the Christmas holiday season. Most of us were taught to say "thank you" when someone does something for us. Maj. Gen. Darren W. McDew, Air Force District of

  • AFDW commander sends Thanksgiving message to Airmen, families

    To the men and women of the Air Force District of Washington - as you relax and enjoy the time off with your family and friends on Thanksgiving, please know that I am extremely thankful for your service and dedication. All Americans are able do the same because of the sacrifices you and your

  • Culture of giving promotes impact, generosity

    As we close this quarter's Capital Wingman Culture theme "Culture of Giving," it's a perfect time to reflect on the lives impacted through your generosity. One of the great things about living in the National Capital Region is that it's a target-rich environment for helping those in need. Whether

  • Outgoing AFDW command chief shares parting words

    So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye! These are words and lyrics in a song in one of my favorite movies, the Sound of Music. It is also what is on my mind as my thirty-year career in the United States Air Force draws to a close. A lot has changed in thirty years - me, the Air Force, and the

  • Where the fallen lay

    I had an unforgettable day that I wanted to share with you. I know we've all sat around and discussed in detail why we do what we do, and if we will be willing to continue to do what we do, day in and day out through deployments, retirement decisions, job opportunities, missed birthdays, missed