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Discovery space shuttle takes final flight above Joint Base Andrews
April 17, 2012
A NASA Shuttle Carrier aircraft carrying the space shuttle Discovery flies above the National Mall with a NASA chase plane escort April 17. The retired shuttle landed at the Washington Dulles International Airport for delivery to the National Air & Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Russell)
Sexual Assault Awareness Month events for Team Andrews members
April 11, 2012
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The 2011 national SAAM observance focuses on a bystander approach to sexual violence prevention. A bystander, or witness, is anyone who sees a situation but may or may not know what to do, may think others will act or may be afraid to do something. Bystanders who take action when necessary can prevent sexual assault. U.S. Air Force graphic by Jeff Gates
Team Andrews celebrates Earth Day 2012
April 9, 2012
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Retiree Activity Office
April 9, 2012
1HS exhibits precision, dedication to excellence at Orioles opener
April 9, 2012
BALTIMORE, Md. -- A formation of 1st Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Iroquois from Joint Base Andrews, Md., fly in formation over the Camden Yards Stadium during the last note of The National Anthem at the Baltimore Orioles' season opener April 4. These patriotic displays of military strength and precision require a considerable amount of advanced planning and coordination, but are an important part of showing the American people that their Air Force is the best in the world. (Photo/Bobby Jones)
Air Force, Team Andrews 'keep it green'
April 9, 2012
"Recycling is an excellent way to get the most out of our resources, keep our surroundings clean and enjoyable and avoid putting tons of garbage into the ground at landfills," said Senior Airman Torey Griffith
AF top enlisted leader discusses resiliency
April 9, 2012
WASHINGTON -- Cheif Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy addressed a small group of civic leaders and DOD personnel on the importance of building a total force culture of resiliency on Capitol Hill April 5. In effort to prevent suicide, the Air Force is developing several new programs to help identify Airmen who may need help. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Russell)
Home and Garden center opens at Andrews
April 5, 2012
Gregory Rosenmerkel, 11th Mission Support Group commander, Sha Carter, Andrews Home and Garden Outdoor Living Center manager and Chris Holifield, the Andrews Main Exchange general manager cut a ribbon signifying the opening of the home and garden section at the Home Traditions store on Joint Base Andrews, Md. on March 30 The new addition to the store is part of a strategy to consolidate their operations for customer convenience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Matt Coleman-Foster)
Team Andrews family comes together after fire
April 5, 2012
Senior Airman Amy Breeden, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, organizes food and household items March 30. The items were donated to the Andrews Attic in support of families effected by a base housing fire that occurred March 29. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Turner)
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
March 29, 2012
1st Lt. Diana Halferty, left, and Michelle Williams, Joint Base Andrews Sexual Assault Response Coordinators, review documents on March 19 prior to coordinating upcoming Sexual Assault Awareness Month events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lindsey A. Beadle)
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How a Lifetime of Training Saved a Life

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