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New prosthesis could help keep troops in the fight
July 19, 2007 — A new prosthesis under development will give servicemember amputees more flexibility and help them... MORE

Air Force Lt. Col. Andrew Lourake, an amputee who remained on active duty as a pilot, demonstrates July 17 how he manually switches modes on his computerized prosthesis as Sven Zarling observes. The colonel's current prosthetic leg has two modes, one for walking and one for flying. An improved prosthesis is being developed that will have up to 10 modes and allow for remote-controlled switching. Mr. Zarling is from Otto Bock HealthCare, the company developing the new prosthesis. (DOD photo/Fred W. Baker III)

General visits injured
July 13, 2007 — MORE

Brig. Gen. Frank Gorenc, Air Force District of Washington commander, thanks an injured service member for his service during his visit to the Aeromedical Staging Facility July 10. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tanika Belfield)

Airman tees up against the best in the world
July 13, 2007 — We all do it. From the moment we learn the basics of sports. We imagine the bases loaded in the... MORE

Team Andrews promotees
July 13, 2007 — The following Team Andrews members have been selected for promotion to Colonel: Robert S. Holba,... MORE

Andrews hosts Afghan general
July 13, 2007 — The commander of the Afghan National Army Air Corps recently visited Andrews Air Force Base to learn... MORE

VR-53 - saving lives in Dominican Republic
July 13, 2007 — During a recent weekend in April, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Five-Three embarked on an... MORE

Town hall meeting on education
July 13, 2007 — Andrews community members are invited to attend an "education focused" town hall meeting at 6:30... MORE

New cellular phone laws go into effect for teen drivers
July 13, 2007 — Most military personnel are familiar with the Department of Defense directive that forbids motorists... MORE

Afghanistan National Army AIr Corps visit
July 10, 2007 — MORE

Col. Margaret H. Woodward, 89th Airlift Wing commander, presents Maj. Gen. Mohammad Dawran, Afghanitan National Army Air Corps commander, with her personal coin during his visit to the 89 AW, July 5.

Boy Scout soars to Eagle Scout
July 6, 2007 — MORE

Master Sgt. Stephen B. Ladd congratulates his son, Shaun, for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Shaun earned a total of 27 merit badges over a four-year period, and built a relocatable guard house for the 316th Security Forces Squadron as part of a community service project for his final task to earn Eagle Scout. Master Sgt. Ladd is assigned to the 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Operations Flight as equipment support supervisor. (Photo by Bobby Jones)

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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...