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  • Unit at the ready

    The culmination of months of planning for the Combined Unit Inspection (Phase 1) came to fruition June 14 and 15 for the Capital Guardians at Joint Base Andrews. Meeting the demanding standards of Air Combat Command, the 113th Wing earned a grade of satisfactory, indicating the unit is mission

  • AFNORTH commander chooses new command chief

    The Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and 1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern) commander has chosen the command chief master sergeant from the 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard to be the next CONR-1 AF (AFNORTH) command chief.Lt. Gen. William Etter

  • 113th Wing recognized with two national awards

    The 113th Aerospace Control Alert (ACA) Detachment, District of Columbia Air National Guard was selected as the 2012 ACA Unit of the Year March 21. The unit is one of 16 units nationwide where fighters sit at the ready to defend America's airspace. "We are the Capital Guardians and when it comes to

  • D.C. National Guard celebrates Joint Prayer Breakfast

    The Army and Air National Guard came together on Mar. 17 at the 113th Wing, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., for an annual prayer breakfast. The District of Columbia's National Guard annual prayer breakfast is an event that allows Air and Army National Guard members to gather in prayer. This year the

  • 113th Wing aids in Hurricane Sandy relief

    After Hurricane Sandy dumped nearly 10 inches of rain and delivered winds in excess of 50 knots, Joint Base Andrews appeared to have been spared the worst.The governors of 12 states and the mayor of the District of Columbia had declared a state of emergency because of the storm, which eventually

  • 201st AS flies first lady across U.S.

    As the 2012 presidential election draws closer, President Barack Obama has been traveling around the country, speaking to the voting public as is common in an election season. While the President is traveling on the campaign trail, First Lady Michelle Obama has been traveling quite often as well.

  • ESOHCAMP inspection is a success

    The Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment Management Program (ESOCHAMP) conducted an assessment of the 113th Wing during the week of August 20 to 24, 2012 and the result was a resounding success.The assessment kicked off with inspectors looking at continuity books of

  • 121st Weather Flight hosts workshop

    The D.C. Air National Guard held a Weather Workshop August 13 to 17 at Joint Base Andrews. Senior Master Sgt. Lynne Morrison, 121st Weather Flight Meteorological Technician, coordinated the event and said there were close to 100 guests from various units across the ANG."Air National Guard Weather

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