What does AFDW stand for in the Air Force?

What does AFDW stand for in the Air Force?

Air Force District of Washington. The Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) is a Direct Reporting Unit of the United States Air Force. AFDW oversees Air Force operations in the Washington, D.C. region (also known as the “National Capital Region” or “NCR”).

How many countries does AFDW support?

AFDW also supports airmen in more than 2,000 Air Force Elements in more than 500 locations in 108 countries. AFDW serves as the Air Force service component for coordination purposes to JFHQ-NCR and the supporting command to Joint Task Force-National Capital Region/Medical (JTF-CapMed).

How do I contact AFDW public affairs?

50 Years and Counting 1500 West Perimeter Rd. Suite 5790 Joint Base Andrews, Md. 20762-7002 Comm: (240) 612 – 6464 DSN: 612 – 6464 AFDW Public Affairs does not act as an operator service or base locator. They do not have the capability to redirect incoming calls to other offices.

What does afafdw do for AEF?

AFDW is responsible to organize, train, equip and provide forces for AEF deployment, provide ceremonial support, and conduct homeland operations as part of a Joint effort, within the NCR. Homeland operations include homeland defense, defense support to civil authorities, emergency preparedness, and support to National Special Security Events.

When was the Air Force District of Washington inactivated?

The Air Force District of Washington was constituted and activated, on 1 October 1985. it was inactivated on 15 Jul 1994, due to declining defense budgets.

Who is the incoming commander of Air Force District of Washington?

Maj. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp, incoming Air Force District of Washington commander, speaks to guests during the AFDW Change of Command Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 9, 2019.