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Hero honored at new William A. Jones III Building
August 3, 2011
Maj. Gen. Darren McDew, Air Force District of Washington commander, talks with Col. William A. Jones III's family prior to a display dedication in the new William A. Jones III Building on July 28. The display honors the life and service of Medal of Honor recipient Col. William A. Jones III, a former air commando with the 602nd Special Operations Squadron and A-1 Sky Raider pilot during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kris Levasseur)
Freedom Hall cook retires after 35 years of JBA service
August 1, 2011
Ampawn Templeman, Sons Quality Food first cook at Freedom Hall dining facility, prepares food stations before lunch July 29. Templeman retired Friday after 35 years of dutiful service here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bahja J Jones)
Warrior of the Week 7/29
July 29, 2011
Colonel Ken Rizer, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, recognizes Air Force Staff Sgt. Ralph E. Sampson as the Warrior of the Week for single handedly stepping up to take on the duties and responsibilities of fitness monitor for the 811th Security Forces Squadron here. Sampson developed individual and group fitness plans dedicated to get fellow Defenders "Fit to Fight." He implemented, executed and followed through with every phase needed to maintain a quality force.
JBA Airman strikes it rich at Nationals game
July 29, 2011
Staff Sgt. Timothy Ruch, 11th Wing Command Post Status of Resources and Training System manager, and Senior Airman Emily Ruch, 11th WG/CP senior controller, accept a check for $1 million after winning on a $20 scratch ticket during a baseball game July 5 at Nationals Park. (Courtesy Photo)
Ballin at Bolling
July 28, 2011
317 RCS to participate in White House diversity event
July 28, 2011
Warrior of the Week 7/8
July 26, 2011
Warrior of the Week 7/15
July 26, 2011
Warrior of the Week
Warrior of the Week 7/22
July 25, 2011
Warrior of the week
A bitterSweet love story - Andrews widow, widower find happiness after tragedy
July 21, 2011
Newly-married Master Sgt. Christopher Sweet and Danielle Balmer pose for pictures on their wedding day, July 4th at the Air Force Memorial in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Hans and Nicole Photography)
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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...
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