ANDREWS AFB, Md., Nov. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force District of Washington issued the following news release:

Senior Air Force element leaders supporting more than 42,000 personnel in joint and worldwide assignments strengthened their connections to the Air Force District of Washington support enterprise during an orientation here Sept. 10-11.

The 2026 Fall Air Force Element Senior Leader Orientation Course focused on helping leaders operating outside traditional Air Force installations understand how to navigate AFDW resources, connect their personnel to support and respond to complex issues when installation support structures might not be available.

For Maj Gen Neil R. Richardson, commander of AFDW and the 320th Air Expeditionary Wing, t...