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  • USAF Honor Guard epitome of standard during CSAF transition

    Don't move. Don't move a single muscle. Hours of drill and ceremony, dress rehearsal and uniform preparation have all come down to this. Don't move. All eyes are on you. Standing sharp, crisp and motionless, in full U.S. Air Force Honor Guard service dress, you know how important a day like today

  • CSAF, spouse recognized for distinguished service

    During the final days of a 39-year career, the Air Force's top Airman stood beside his wife as they were both recognized for their distinguished service in a modest ceremony before close colleagues and family members here Aug. 9.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz received the

  • Air Force Leaders Issue Independence Day Message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following Independence Day message to the men and women of the U.S. Air Force:This Fourth of July marks the 236th year since the Second Continental

  • Summer safety campaign hopes to keep YOU from being 'THAT GUY'

    May 25th marked the first day of the Critical Days of Summer safety campaign. The summer is a welcome time of year marked by warmer weather and increased participation in outdoor activities. Unfortunately, it's historically the time of year when the Air Force experiences disproportionately more

  • Don't just show up

    As I exit the ranks of our active duty military, I want to encourage each of you to run your race with precision, dedication and unbridled passion. The bottom line is that life is not a dry run and you only get one chance to have a lasting impact. Our nation demands that each one of you who serve in

  • New AFDW commander named

    Maj. Gen. Sharon K.G. Dunbar has been selected for assignment as commander, Air Force District of Washington, Joint Base Andrews, Md. Dunbar is currently serving as the Director of Force Management Policy, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, Headquarters U.S. Air Force,

  • AFDW/CC nominated for new rank, position

    Maj. Gen. Darren McDew has been nominated for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general and for assignment as commander, Eighteenth Air Force, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. McDew began his assignment as Air Force District of Washington commander, Joint Base Andrews, Md., in

  • Seeking Singles: AFDW caps off AFAF

    The 2012 Air Force District of Washington Air Force Assistance Fund drive wraps up April 20 with a capstone event - Give a Dollar Day. Each key worker will visit their units on the final day of the AFAF campaign to collect a dollar in cash from all who are willing to contribute. Everyone can donate,