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Joint Base Andrews Leadership serves at the DFAC for Thanksgiving
November 27, 2014
Col. Brad Hoagland, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, Chief Master Sgt. Vance Kondon, 11th WG command chief, and Col. Daniel Waters, 11th WG vice-commander pose for a photo while helping serve lunch to dining facility patrons on Thanksgiving at JBA, Md., Nov. 27, 2014. Base leadership traditionally serves food at the DFAC on popular holidays for fellow airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)
Brace Yourself, Winter is Coming
November 25, 2014
Malcolm Grow announces Thanksgiving closure
November 21, 2014
Christmas in November
November 21, 2014
Attendees of the 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree arrival take a photo with Santa Clause on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 20, 2014. The tree made its final stop at JBA in its 2,000 mile road trip before it will be displayed and lit at the U.S. Capitol Building’s west lawn on Dec. 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Tops in Blue Performs a Show Stopper
November 21, 2014
A soundboard technician for the performance troop ,Tops In Blue, monitors the audio equipment during the groups performance at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14, 2014. The group performed for a fully packed audience at the base theater. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)
Airmen Professional Enhancement Seminar
November 20, 2014
Chief Master Sgt. Vance Kondon, 11th Wing command chief, speaks to a group of Airmen at the first Airmen Professional Enhancement Seminar at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 19, 2014. Kondon was one of many Team Andrews leaders and supervisors who mentored Airmen on how to have a successful Air Force career. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
AFW2 helps Airmen take steps toward recovery
November 19, 2014
Kai, a service dog, lays on the lap of Staff Sgt. August O'Niell during an Air Force wounded, ill or injured warrior sitting volleyball practice at the Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center, Nov. 18. O'Niell, a pararescueman, was wounded in July 2011 during a deployment to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Brian Ferguson)
Warrior of the Week
November 17, 2014
Staff Sgt. Blakley Powell, 11th Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, is the Warrior of the Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for the week of Nov. 17, 2014.
Wounded Warrior sports program brings life back to wounded vets
November 14, 2014
U.S. Air Force Wounded Warriors gather at Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center Nov. 13-16, to participate in the Air Force Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Program. Approximately 35 wounded warriors participated in activities including volleyball, basketball, golf, rowing, archery, and music therapy. The program creates a different perspective on how the Airmen view their injuries and helps restore confidence in their abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrod Maidens/Released)
Veteran's History Day Celebration
November 10, 2014
Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught (Ret.) speaks at The Courses at Jount Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 10, 2014. Vaught attended Veteran's History Day in celebration of women service members history serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua r. M. Dewberry)
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