Air Force District of Washington

Air Force District of Washington MISSION: Contingency Response, Ceremonial Honors and Operational Support across the Nation's Capital and Worldwide. As one of the U.S.

Air Force District of Washington is the single Air Force voice for planning and implementing Air Force and joint solutions within the National Capital Region. AFDW organizes, trains, equips and provides forces for Air and Space Expeditionary Force deployment, homeland operations and ceremonial support within the NCR and worldwide. Air Force's direct reporting units, AFDW is also charged to serve A

ir Force elements worldwide and provides support for approximately 40,000 Air Force military and civilian members in more than 500 locations in 108 countries. AFDW is comprised of a headquarters staff, four wings and one group: The 316th Wing, 79th Medical Wing, and 320th Air Expeditionary Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md., and the 11th Wing at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. Also under AFDW is the 844th Communications Group, The United States Air Force Band and The United States Air Force Honor Guard. Comments are welcome and we ask that you follow our posting guidelines. While this is an open forum, it's also a family friendly one, so please keep your comments and wall posts courteous, respectful and free from vulgarity. Comments and posts that do not follow these guidelines will be removed:

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Assistance is available to reduce the impact of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians and their families...
10/26/2025

Assistance is available to reduce the impact of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians and their families.

Please check out resources at the link below.

The official website for the Air Force District of Washington

Due to the government shutdown, this site is not being updated.
10/01/2025

Due to the government shutdown, this site is not being updated.

08/20/2025
08/14/2025

The countdown is ON! ⏰

Get ready for heart-pounding aerial demonstrations, an immersive STEAM Experience, and a front-row seat to Where Legacy Fuels the Future.

This year's military aerial demonstrations include:
⭐ U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
⭐ U.S. Army Golden Knights
⭐ U.S. Naval Academy Parachute Team
⭐ U.S. Navy Rhino Demo Team
⭐ C-17 East Coast Demo Team
⭐ F-35A Lightning II Demo Team
⭐ and more...

From the legacy warbirds that shaped history to the cutting-edge technology of today — the Joint Base Andrews Air Show is your chance to see it all in one place.

🔗 Read more: https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4274185/countdown-is-on-30-days-until-joint-base-andrews-air-show/

08/08/2025
07/15/2025

BASEL, Switzerland — The U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard Drill Team are set to showcase the precision and artistry of the American military on a global stage at the 2025 Basel Military Tattoo,

The 844th Communications Group welcomes a new commander!Col. Jontae S. McGrew assumed command from Col. Patrick D. Rienz...
06/30/2025

The 844th Communications Group welcomes a new commander!

Col. Jontae S. McGrew assumed command from Col. Patrick D. Rienzi during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 26, 2025.

As commander, Col. McGrew will lead the Airmen who deliver critical communications and information technology systems and services for the National Capital Region.

Please join us in congratulating Col. McGrew and thanking Col. Rienzi for his outstanding leadership and dedication!

06/25/2025
06/02/2025

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Andrews Air Force Base, MD
20762

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