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Vice President-elect Pence arrives at JBA
January 9, 2017 — Vice President-elect Mike Pence arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 9, 2017. Pence was in... MORE

Vice President-elect Mike Pence greets Staff Sgt. Steven Howard, 89th Aerial Port Squadron special air missions supervisor, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 9, 2017. Pence was in the area in preparation to take office on Jan. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Morris)

Hygienists keep JBA smiling
January 9, 2017 — Master Sgt. Millicent Cavazos, 779th Medical Group dental squadron dental hygienist, disinfects and... MORE

Master Sgt. Millicent Cavazos, 779th Medical Group dental squadron dental hygienist, disinfects and sanitizes a room for a patient to receive a dental cleaning at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 6, 2017. The dental clinic now sees patients in the new edition to Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center as well as their former clinic to maximize efficiency for patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

USAF Honor Guard performs at Sugar Bowl Parade
January 3, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard performed during the 83rd Annual Allstate Sugar Bowl New Years Eve Parade on Dec. 31, 2016... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard formation marches past the St. Louis Cathedral during the Allstate Sugar Bowl New Years Eve Parade in New Orleans, LA, Dec. 31, 2016. The parade consisted of floats, bands, marching units and other performers to entertain fans prior to the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Auburn Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners on Jan. 2, 2017.

AF members educate youth at career day
December 22, 2016 — Airmen from Joint Base Andrews and the National Capital Region volunteered to speak with students at... MORE

Master Sgt. David Gray, 113th Air National Guard security forces member, walks into a classroom at Charles Carroll Middle School during their Career and Technical Education Fair in New Carrollton, Md., Dec. 21, 2016. This is the fifth time Gray has volunteered to speak with students about the benefits of the U.S. Air Force as a career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

Caretakers of Andrews’ furry warriors
December 22, 2016 — A small town girl from Fremont, Ohio, had the dream of working in veterinary medicine. Little did... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Valerie Garvin, Public Health Command District animal care specialist, budgets the Veterinary Treatment Facility income at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2016. As an animal care specialist, she manages and files everything in the facility including budgets, medications and patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

JBA's 89th AW supports First Family's final flight of 2016
December 21, 2016 — The 89th Airlift Wing supported President Barack Obama’s final flight for the year on Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 16, 2016. The First Lady accompanied President Obama along with their two daughters to his native-state of Hawaii for the holiday season. ... MORE

Senior Airman Steven Shorter, 89th Aerial Port Squadron special air mission agent, looks out at Air Force One as he awaits the arrival of President Barack Obama on Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 16, 2016. The president departed on Air Force One for Hawaii to spend the holidays with the First Family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)

Farewell to Chief Topa
December 21, 2016 — Chief Master Sgt. Beth Topa, retired 11th Wing command chief master sergeant, said her farewells at... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Nathaniel Perry, left, 79th Medical Wing command chief master sergeant, hugs Chief Master Sgt. Beth Topa, right, retired 11th Wing command chief master sergeant, at her retirement ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2016. Topa officially retired on Dec. 9 after serving 24 years in the U.S. Air Force.

Music therapy impacts recovering service members
December 20, 2016 — Isolation and avoidance were the behaviors Marine Staff Sgt. Anthony Mannino used to cope with adjusting to life when he came back from deployment in Iraq... MORE

Audience members of the National Intrepid Center for Excellence Creative Arts Café give applause at the end of a performance at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Dec. 13, 2016. NCAC is performance platform for NICoE patients and staff to share creativity though creative arts once a month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

Mission controllers keep 1st HS flying
December 19, 2016 — A team of nine JBA Airmen play a key role in the high-priority airlift missions and contingency response of the Air Force’s largest helicopter squadron... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Angeline Mahoney, 1st Helicopter Squadron support flight chief and mission controller, responds to the aircrew of a UH-1N Iroquois in flight at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 7, 2015. A team of nine Airmen comprises the 1st HS mission control following flights and relaying critical information to aircrews to complete their mission. The team was awarded the 2015 Small Unit Command Post of the Year based on excellence in mission accomplishment, performance and recognition of command post controllers, and training recognition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

Up to their 'waste' in work
December 19, 2016 — Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and members of the 11th Civil... MORE

Senior Airman Justin Barrett, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel system maintenance journeyman, removes his gloves after replacing a pair of lift station pumps at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 13, 2016. Plastic gloves, waders, protective suits, eye protection, lift harnesses and hardhats are worn to ensure safety on the job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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Faces behind the Joint Base Andrews Air Show

From logistics and ground operations to aerial coordination, Airmen, civilians and community partners have been working behind the scenes to bring the 2025 Joint Base Andrews Andrews Air Show to life.The work of these teams spans every corner of the...

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Lessons in leadership for new supervisors

I had the honor of serving as class mentor for Airman Leadership School Class 25-Foxtrot, and I was guest speaker at their graduation on Aug. 28, 2025. Watching these dedicated Airmen complete their first level of professional military education was...