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Submerged training
November 1, 2016 — Flight crew members from the National Capital Region take part in Water Survival Training and... MORE

Lt. Col. Dave Fink, 1st Helicopter Squadron pilot, sits upside down during Helicopter Emergency Egress Device Training at Prince George’s Community College’s Robert I. Bickford Natatorium in Largo, Md., Oct. 28, 2016. The training, specific to helicopter aircrews, teaches the proper way to evacuate a helicopter if it goes down over a body of water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

Retirees attend Appreciation Day
October 31, 2016 — Anthony Floyd, Air Force retiree, has his teeth examined during Retiree Appreciation Day on Joint... MORE

Anthony Floyd, Air Force retiree, has his teeth examined during Retiree Appreciation Day on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 29, 2016. The event included a health fair and flu shots, and also gave information on Tricare, recreation activities, and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Warrior CARE event slated for JBA Nov. 13-18
October 31, 2016 — The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, in coordination with the 11th Wing, Joint Base Andrews,... MORE

The Air Force Wounded Warrior program is hosting a Warrior CARE event at Joint Base Andrews, District of Washington, in November. AFW2 provides personalized service, support and advocacy for the needs of seriously wounded, ill and injured Airmen. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

All military dogs go to heaven
October 28, 2016 — The atmosphere was visibly solemn as defenders from the 11th Security Forces Group stood at... MORE

Military working dogs wait in formation during a memorial service for two dogs who recently passed away at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 28, 2016. The service honored the MWD’s accomplishments and included a 21 gun salute and the playing of Taps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Protect the Power!
October 28, 2016 — October marks the National 2016 Energy Action Month observance. The goals of Energy Action Month are... MORE

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Jazz Icon Highlights AF Band Performance
October 26, 2016 — Cyrus Chestnut, jazz pianist, meets with Col. E. John Teichert, Joint Base Andrews and 11th Wing... MORE

Cyrus Chestnut, jazz pianist, meets with Col. E. John Teichert, Joint Base Andrews and 11th Wing commander, and concert attendees, during a 2016 Jazz Heritage Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall in Alexandria, Va., Oct. 21, 2016. Each year, a Jazz Heritage Series performance features a legendary icon of jazz. Chestnut has worked with many big bands, including the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

JBA holds body camera test for SFS evidence
October 26, 2016 — Members of the 11th Security Forces Squadron began using body worn cameras here Oct. 26, 2016 to... MORE

Airman 1st Class Sarah Shepherd, left, and Staff Sgt. Sawyer Fox, right, 11th Security Forces Squadron response force leaders, display the wear of body cameras at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 4, 2016. JBA defenders began donning the body worn cameras Oct. 26 as part of a six-month-long Air Force-level test to determine which product to use. The cameras will be evaluated on their video quality, usefulness, and how they can be better utilized. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Battle of the Badges
October 25, 2016 — Joint Base Andrews emergency response units participated in the inaugural Battle of the Badges, a competition held to bring the emergency units together and build camaraderie through friendly competition... MORE

Staff Sgt. Joshua Gilbertson, 11th Security Forces Squadron emergency services team NCO in charge, sings the “Star Spangled Banner” at the opening of the inaugural Battle of the Badges at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 21, 2016. Battle of the Badges was a competition between JBA’s emergency response units, held to bring the groups together to build camaraderie through friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

'No Heat, No Cool' fall 2017
October 20, 2016 — The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron will initiate an installation-wide "No Heat/No Cool" period from Oct. 15 to Nov. 15, 2017 to assist in switching heating, ventilation and air conditioning units from cooling to heating modes... MORE

QOLCOMM update
October 20, 2016 — Joint Base Andrews launched the Quality of Life Communication feedback tool Dec. 16, 2015, which allows users to make suggestions to base leadership that will improve the quality of life on JBA and track the progress of approved suggestions. Over a year it has spawned numerous suggestions like road repairs across base, upgrades to the West Fitness Center equipment, and Child Development Center playground improvements... MORE

QOLCOMM is a communication gateway to provide the Joint Base Andrews community a way to submit suggestions to improve the quality of life on base. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)

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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...