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July 30, 2019
Goldfein’s 10-day trip across northern Europe focuses on partners and ‘great power’ realities

But there also was an unmistakable subtext connecting the stops in Estonia, Finland, Great Britain, Germany and Greenland. The thread was this: each country has valuable experience and insights for operating effectively in an age of great power competition. That reality can help the United States
Feb. 28, 2019
First Air Force Total Force Recruiting School graduation a milestone toward integration

As the Air Force moves forward on making recruiting a Total Force concept, it reached a landmark Feb. 22, with the first Total Force graduating class at the recruiting schoolhouse.
Jan. 3, 2019
First GPS III satellite successfully launched

The Air Force and its mission partners successfully launched the first Global Positioning Systems III satellite Dec. 23 from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The Lockheed Martin-built satellitewas carried to orbit aboard a Space Exploration Technologies
Dec. 4, 2018
Chief Wright to Airmen: Know your retirement options

The opt-in deadline for the Blended Retirement System is December 31, 2018.Make your decision knowing only you can determine which system is best for you, and understand that if you opt into BRS, it is irrevocable. You only have one chance to make this choice, so it’s imperative you and those
Nov. 22, 2018
LCBP provides enterprise opportunities to lead, learn

The Logistics Career Broadening Program offers company grade logistics officers the opportunity gain leadership skills and experience in depot, supply, sustainment and development missions through a two-year rotation at an air or defense logistics center. Officers are embedded within the
Nov. 16, 2018
Air Force vice chief of staff: National security is a team sport

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson highlighted the importance of taking a whole-of-nation approach to expanding the national security competitive space during an Air Force Association Breakfast Seminar in Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 14, 2018.
June 28, 2018
Watch that C-4

The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted a simulted unexploded ordnance exercise here June 26, 2018. The tranining was to help them prepare for a potential chemical leak when handling explosive ordnance. EOD Airmen are trained to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose of explosives and support and
May 4, 2018
JBA celebrates 75th anniversary

JBA celebrated its 75th anniversary of serving the National Capital Region by hosting an event for service members here, May 2.The event, which featured guest speakers and performances by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team and the U.S. Air Force’s Premier Rock Band Max Impact, commemorated
Nov. 13, 2017
Big changes in Information Technology at Air Force District of Washington.

Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) and Headquarters Air Force (HAF) customers will see a number of changes in Information Technology services in the near future. The 844th Communications Group, along with the 744th Communications Squadron (744 CS) and 844th Communications Squadron (844 CS),
April 24, 2017
JBA members lend a hand for Earth Week

Base members participated in several events in celebration of Earth Week and Arbor Day at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 17 through April 22, 2017.The week-long observance included a tree-planting ceremony, base clean-up, seed-planting, and more. “Earth Week is extremely important and I think we