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Smoke alarms save lives
October 3, 2014
Chief Timothy Pitman, 11th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department chief, and Col. Daniel Waters, 11th Wing vice commander, sign the Fire Prevention Week proclamation with Sparky, the fire house dog, on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 3, 2014. This year, in hopes to better educate the public about the true value of working smoke detectors, the slogan for Fire Prevention Week is ‘Working smoke alarms save lives, test yours every month!’ (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/Released)
Warrior of the Week
October 2, 2014
Senior Airman Leilani Powell-Sanders, 11th Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics planner, is the Warrior of the Week for the week of Oct.2, 2014, at Joint Base Andrews. Powell-Sanders was recognized by the 11th Wing for her participation in the first ever transportation tracking account number/transportation tracking number table top exercise. Her diligent work to eliminate redundant imputation of data, overseen by the United States Air Force Head Quarters at the Pentagon, led to the discovery of flaws in existing programs. Powell-Sanders helped fix errors that would have taken multiple man-hours during squadron and Wing-level exercises to remedy.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/released)
AFDW Airmen celebrate AF birthday at Nationals Park
October 1, 2014
Members of the Air Force Band's Singing Sergeants perform the National Anthem at the Nationals' "Air Force Salute" at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Sept. 25, 2014. The Nationals celebrated the Air Force birthday with Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James throwing the first pitch and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III delivering the first ball, and approximately 50 Airmen lined the field to open the game with the New York Mets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
T3 serves up JBA event
September 30, 2014
Thanking the Troops through Tennis attendees practice their forehand at the West Fitness Center, Sept. 30, 2014. The clinic taught tennis fundamentals to Joint Base Andrews families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens/ released)
A legacy of love
September 26, 2014
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Warrior of the Week
September 25, 2014
Master Sgt. Jim DeVaughn, USAF Band recording engineer and assistant producer, is the Warrior of the Week for the week of Sept 24, 2014 at Joint Base Andrews. DeVaughn is responsible for recording, editing and mixing live and studio performances of USAF Band musical flights. Devaughn was recently recognized for his audio mix of “America’s Veterans: A Musical Tribute” with a Regional Emmy.
Be ready with National Preparedness Month
September 22, 2014
Pictured is an emergency kit, which should contain such things as first aid supplies, enough food and water to last 72 hours, personal medications, radios and flashlights with batteries, printed maps or an atlas, and any other important documents. National Preparedness Month is part of the America's Preparathon hosted by FEMA which is a campaign to raise awareness within communities to know hazards in their region. Ready.gov provides resources to gather information and how to respond if your area is affected by a natural or man-made emergency situation. (Photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Matt Davis)
Andrews UCC contributes to safety, well-being 24/7
September 22, 2014
Maj. Joseph Thomas, 779th Medical Group Emergent Care Center flight commander, and Senior Airman Kristine Perez, 779th MDG ECC medical technician, care for a patient in the ECC, Sept. 11, 2014, on Joint Base Andrews. The presence of the ECC contributes to the immediate health and well-being of each member on Andrews by tending to patients with urgent conditions after hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Released)
Team Andrews participates in POW/MIA run
September 19, 2014
Members of Joint Base Andrews participate in the 24-hour POW/MIA Vigil Run here Sept. 18-19. More than 400 military and civilians participated in the run. During the entirety of the event members carried the POW/MIA Flag around the Virginia track. The run was held to coincide with National POW/MIA Remembrance Day which is held the third Friday of September each year in honor of those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)
11th WG Commander recognizes volunteer victim advocate
September 17, 2014
Maj. Dianne A.N. Dreesman, an 11th Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response volunteer victim advocate, is this week’s Warrior of the Week, September 17, 2014. Dreesman constantly strives to expand her knowledge with qualification progression and training opportunities. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida native displays professionalism and commitment to mission success by frequently volunteering to take after-hours on-call responsibilities. Her primary interests are reading and spending time with her family. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)
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