July 25, 2024 Historical profile: AFMS Airmen enable AFDW’s global impact The Air Force District of Washington was originally established as Bolling Field Command in December 1946 by the Headquarters Army Air Forces to serve as the single manager for assets in and around the nation’s capital.
April 23, 2024 AFDW hosts inaugural class of SELs during Squadron Leadership Course JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – For the first time, senior enlisted leaders participated alongside their incoming squadron commanders during the Air Force District of Washington’s Squadron Leadership Course, April 15-19, 2024, at the Jacob E. Smart Conference Center.
March 13, 2024 Former Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force discuss great power competition, future force during AFDW-hosted event Four of the previous Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force participated in a Senior Enlisted Statesmen visit hosted by the Air Force District of Washington on March 7.Former Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force Eric Benken, Fredrick Finch, Gerald Murray and Rodney McKinley were welcomed by AFDW
Feb. 28, 2023 JBA, JBAB rideshare program goes live Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., paired together to kick off a new program allowing the rideshare company Uber to transport passengers with installation access to and from the bases starting March 1, 2023.
June 3, 2021 AFDW Chaplain Corps hosts immersion, awards presentation at JBA The Air Force District of Washington Command Chaplain Corps’ office paired with the 316th Wing Chaplain Corps to host their annual educational immersion course and awards ceremony to recognize the Air Force District of Washington Chaplains and Religious Affairs Airmen on May 18, 2021, at Joint Base
April 20, 2020 Through the pane: Airman describes quarantine from family, newborn son No cough, no fever, no body aches. Nothing really out of sorts other than a slightly diminished sense of taste and smell that made the dinner his wife had prepared seem a little bland. Unbeknownst to him, Master Sgt. Matthew Alejandro was sick with coronavirus.
Nov. 6, 2019 AFDW Around the World: Meet Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Noyes The Air Force District of Washington encompasses more than 30,000 Airmen in 1,758 units stationed at 500 locations in 108 countries. AFDW Airmen execute varied missions around the world alongside service members and civilians from different Air Force major commands, joint units and international
July 11, 2019 Rupp assumes command of AFDW as Air Force vice chief presides Military members and civilians gathered to watch leadership shift as Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson presided over the Air Force District of Washington change of command ceremony here July 9.
June 29, 2018 Sinks assumes command of 844th Communications Group Joint Base Andrews, Md. -- Col. Michael A. Sinks accepted command of the 844th Communications Group from Col. Rocky A. Favorito during a change-of-command ceremony June 28 on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland."I have to admit this is a surreal situation in that I was first stationed here back in the mid
June 1, 2018 Immersive AFDW Squadron Commanders Course wraps The Air Force District of Washington hosted the 2018 Squadron Commanders Course at the Gen. Jacob E. Smart Conference Center here May 14-18. The immersive, hands-on course presented to 16 field grade officers and several of their spouses command and leadership principles through guest speakers, site