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Dec. 10, 2024
Investing in families: Andrews breaks ground on $25M child development center

A new era of child care and family support began as leaders and community members gathered Dec. 10 to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for a new child development center, signaling a major infrastructure investment for Joint Base Andrews.
Oct. 31, 2024
Through the lens of resilience: How a historian confronts vision challenges

When Meaghan M. Kacmarcik was 10 years old, she was stricken with a rare genetic eye disease that impaired her vision, but she has not let it stand in the way of success and her passion for history.
Oct. 28, 2024
CBRN teams enhance readiness through collaborative training exercise

U.S. Air Force Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear teams from across the National Capital Region participated in a training exercise aimed at enhancing their operational readiness, Aug. 23, 2024. Organized by the Installation Office of Emergency Management, the exercise tested
Oct. 15, 2024
1st Helicopter Squadron marks historic flight

Members assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron conduct the first recorded all-Hispanic and Latino flight for the 1st HS at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 17, 2024. This gathering celebrated the squadron's diverse backgrounds during National Hispanic Heritage Month, recognized across the Department
Aug. 12, 2024
Mission Ready, Family Steady: The Rollis

Tech. Sgt. Joshua Rolli and Kaitlyn Rolli understand that when you find the right community, they become an extension of your own family. For the Rollis, their civil engineering family has meant everything to them during their ten years of marriage.
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.
July 16, 2024
Eight-year-old cancer fighter honored as 35th Pilot for a Day

Clyde Hicks, an eight-year-old from Severna Park, Md., was honored as the Check-6 Foundation’s 35th Pilot for a Day, July 10.Clyde was diagnosed in December with a grade two intramedullary spinal astrocytoma and grade two neuroblastoma, and is currently receiving treatment at Children’s National
July 2, 2024
Joint Base Andrews welcomes new 316th Wing and installation commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh assumed command of the 316th Wing and installation during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Tuesday.
March 15, 2024
The unbreakable bond: Remembering Military Working Dog Crock

The 316th Security Support Squadron, joined by base leadership and community members Monday, honored the life and service of Military Working Dog Crock, who passed on March 4 from medical complications after five years of honorable service to the U.S. Air Force.
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