Air Force District of Washington reactivates

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WASHINGTON (AFPN) --  The Air Force District of Washington reactivates Jan. 1 to more effectively support the war on terrorism and align the command structure in the National Capital Region with the other military services, officials said.

“This (gives) the Air Force a ‘single voice’ for working cross-service issues throughout the National Capital Region and improve our support level to the newly established joint force headquarters,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumper.

The Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region was established Sept. 22 by U.S. Northern Command officials to protect and defend the region. The AFDW is the Air Force’s component and will be located at Bolling Air Force Base, D.C. A general officer will command the district, which will include the 11th Wing at Bolling as well as other Air Force units assigned and attached supporting the joint force headquarters.

Bolling was its home from 1985 until 1994 when the Air Force reorganized and the district was redesignated the 11th Wing in 1995.