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744 CS's Airmen Motivation Program 'amps' up fellow service members
June 7, 2012
From left to right: Senior Airman Carl Free, Airman 1st Class Travis Yannell, Airman 1st Class Norbert Dudzic, Airman 1st Class Eli Cordy and Senior Airman Michael Wells, members of the 744th Communications Squadron's Airman Motivation Program (AMP), pose for a photo May 9 inside Building 1539. AMP encourages Andrews' base populous to seek self improvement through activities that foster teamwork, physical fitness and unit camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)
Recent ceremony a 'major' deviation from the norm
June 6, 2012
Brig. Gen. Les Kodlick, director of Air Force Public Affairs, and Maj. Christian Hodge pin rank insignia onto a life-size photo cut-out of Hodge’s wife, Maj. Lori Hodge, during a unique promotion ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., June 4, 2012. The Hodges were both promoted from captain to the rank of major during the ceremony. Lori, who is deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, participated via video teleconference. The photo cut-out took her place during the pin-on portion of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Andy Morataya)
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June 1, 2012
Andrews command chief to retire
June 1, 2012
Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews command chief, is slated to retire in a ceremony here June 8. Brinkley has served more than 28 years in the Air Force. (Courtesy photo)
Air Force husband earns Military Spouse of the Year award
June 1, 2012
The Drill Team represents USAF at Norwegian Military Tattoo
May 29, 2012
Joint Base Andrews proud to host 11th Bombardment Group reunion
May 23, 2012
A group of students stop to converse with Bill Brentland during a field trip to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., May 17. Brentland is a retired WWII veteran who experienced the bombing of Pearl Harbor first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)
Unique JSOH aircraft display their colors proudly
May 20, 2012
The close air support (CAS) B-24A Liberator on display at 2012 JSOH had guests stopping in their paths to snap photos of Diamond Lil – the brown hair, blue eye pin up girl that represents the aircrafts call sign. Walking around the 2012 Joint Service Open House on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 18 – 20, guests get an eclectic view of military aviation. There is one thing that they many of them have in common – unique paint jobs that dress each of them individually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabitha N. Haynes)
JSOH celebrates Marine history with newest aircraft
May 20, 2012
The V-22 Osprey is the newest addition to the Marine Corps’ aviation fleet. Guests were given a preview of its capabilities during its show performances when it flew down the flight line as a helicopter and back using its airplane capabilities. The 2012 Joint Service Open House is celebrating 100 years of Marine aviation May 18 – 20 on Joint Base Andrews, Md. In recognition, 72 of the 100 years were represented by Marine static displays flown in from around the country to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabitha N. Haynes)
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