Air Force District of Washington.Commander: Maj. Gen. Frank Gorenc Headquarters: Andrews AFB AFB abbr. acid-fast bacillus AFB Acid-fast bacillus, also 1. Aflatoxin B 2. Aorto-femoral bypass , Md. Web address: www.afdw.af.mil Mission The Air Force District of Washington Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) is composed of three wings and one group. The 11th Wing at Bolling Air Force Base, the 79th Medical Wing and 316th Wing at Andrews Air Force Base. Also under AFDW is the 844th Communications Group. is the single voice for planning and implementing Air Force and joint solutions within the National Capital Region. It accomplishes this by providing superior service always, defense support to civil authorities when asked, and effective contingency response when needed The unit organizes, trains, equips and provides forces for air and space expeditionary force An armed force organized to accomplish a specific objective in a foreign country. expeditionary force n → cuerpo expedicionario expeditionary force n → corps m deployment, homeland defense operations in support to civilian authorities, and ceremonial support within the capital region and worldwide, The district executes specified Air Force responsibilities for administration and support of Air Force headquarters and assigned units and more than 40,000 Airmen worldwide. AFDW organizations include the 11th Wing at Boiling AFB, D.C.: and the 79th Medical Wing, 316th Wing and 844th Communications Group at Andrews AFB, Md. Its specialized units include the U.S. Air Force Band and the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard. People Active duty 3,613 Officers 573 Enlisted 3,040 ANG 13 AFRC 131 Civilians 4,500 Total 8,257 |
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