AFDW leadership tours 79 MDW facilities, learns capabilities

Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Sharon K. G. Dunbar listens to Airman 1st Class Porter Ostler, 579th Medical Group dental laboratory apprentice, shows the many repairs the 579th MDG dental team members are able to conduct during a tour of the medical group facilities, Nov. 2, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C. Dunbar and Chief Master Sgt. Scott A. Fuller, AFDW command chief, toured the 79th Medical Wing facilities at Joint Base Andrews, Md., and JBAB and viewed the numerous capabilities they have to offer throughout the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)

579th Medical Group

Maj. Gen. Gerard Caron, 79th Medical Wing commander, speaks to those in attendance during the 579th Medical Group Change of Command ceremony July 23 on the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Lawn at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)

Airmen Against Drunk Driving Hotline Available

Airmen 1st Class Andrea Blankenship, who leads Airmen Against Drunk Driving on Joint Base Andrews, has set up a Hotline for Air Force Service members to call and get a ride home if their drinking plans fall through. The rides are free and confidential. The AADD hotline is 240-857-RIDE(7433). As long as AADD has adequate volunteer coverage, it runs every Friday and Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. They also adjust the schedule for holidays and down days as needed. Groups looking to volunteer are always welcome. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Melanie Moore)

Zero Tolerance for Sexual Assault.

Thank you for your support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April! Maj. Gen. Gerard Caron, 79th Medical Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Kevin McCoy, 79th Medical Wing command chief, reminded everyone coming through Joint Base Andrews gates that we have Zero Tolerance for Sexual Assault. (Air Force Photo)

The 579th Medical Group (579 MDG) is located at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

The 579th Medical Group (579 MDG) is located at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. They are staffed with providers and affiliate providers from the Navy, Army and Air Force. The 579 MDG also augments 3 Pentagon clinics and Fort Meade.

579th MDG is small but they do it all

Airman Ashley Rice, 579th Medical Group outpatient records, looks through medical files July 20 at the Bolling clinic. A few of the services offered at the 579th include Life Skills Support Center, Bioenvironmental Engineering, Dental Services, Diagnostic Imaging, Family Advocacy, Primary Care Clinic , Flight Medicine Clinic, Immunizations, Laboratory, Optometry Clinic, Pharmacy, Pentagon Flight Medicine Clinic, Public Health and Substance Abuse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jaclyn McDonald)