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Sailors Donate Blood to Support Armed Services Blood Program
July 19, 2011 — Sailors and their family members from Naval Air Facility Washington and Navy Intelligence Reserve... MORE

A Sailor assigned to Navy Intelligence Reserve Region Washington donates blood in support of the Armed Services Blood Program on July 9. The program provides quality blood products for servicemembers and their families in both peace and war. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Clifford L. H. Davis)

11th Wing Safety Office - Camping
July 19, 2011 — There is nothing quite like camping in the summertime. Over the past century, more and more people... MORE

Riders 'revved up' for motorcycle safety day
July 18, 2011 — Service members, along with Department of Defense employees, retirees and civilians gathered for the... MORE

Terry A. Yonkers, assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and logistics, and Col. Ken Rizer, commander of the 11th Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md., address motorcyclists at the JBA Motorcycle Safety Day July 15, 2011. As a part of the Air Force's Year of Motorcycle Safety, the event was held for riders on JBA to increase their awareness of the need to ride safely. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Torey Griffith)

Ride safe, arrive alive
July 14, 2011 — The massive appeal of motorcycles as a mode of transportation, a means of recreation and even a way... MORE

As a rider on and off duty, Air Force Instruction 91-207 directs military personnel to wear the personal protective equipment. The Air Force named 2011 Year of the Motorcycle Safety and this Air Force Global Strike Command base helping Airmen build a strong riding relationship and re-emphasize public safety to Team Whiteman members.

11th Wing Saftey Office - Not So Fun in the Sun
July 8, 2011 — The weather is getting warmer, schools are letting out and people are spending more time outdoors... MORE

Retiree Activities Office Corner - week of June 17 - 24
July 8, 2011 — Fisher House in 20th YearOn its 20th anniversary, the Fisher House Foundation isn't basking in past... MORE

JBA Exchange rewards those who 'Made the Grade'
July 8, 2011 — According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, military children, especially those with deployed... MORE

Local price surveys help Joint Base Andrews families save money
July 8, 2011 — With a value proposition of "You save and we give back," and a mission to provide military shoppers... MORE

Tips for the PCS season
July 7, 2011 — This summer promises to be a very busy moving season for Airmen permanently changing station. You... MORE

Airman moving his family, PCS (b/w), Illustration by Bob Goode, AFNEWS/NSPD

8 'cool' ways to save energy this summer
July 7, 2011 — The average American family spends almost 20 percent of its utility bill on cooling. Increased... MORE

With April 22 marked as Earth Day 2011, Airmen are encouraged to look for ways they can conserve energy in everyday life. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton)

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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...