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JBA security personnel lean forward to address small unmanned aerial systems
April 4, 2019 — In October 2018, Gatwick Airport in London reached a milestone with more than four million passengers in a month. Just two months later, though, flights were cancelled for three straight days, stranding thousands of passengers prompting British military involvement... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics, Surgery Center to participate in 11 WG exercise
April 3, 2019 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be participating in a 11th Wing readiness exercise here on 11 Apr 19... MORE

JBA commander, command chief speak to state assembly on military spouse reciprocity
April 2, 2019 — Col. Andrew Purath, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Daniels, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews command chief, spoke to the Maryland House Economic Matters Committee on State Bill 852 in Annapolis, Md., March 26... MORE

K9 Chronicles
April 1, 2019 — K9 Chronicles... MORE

Senior Airman Nathan White, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, and his dog, Toro, pose for a photo on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 28, 2019. White and Toro often patrol the base and sweep areas for potential threats to JBA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Sudolcan)

Honorary Commanders Program
March 27, 2019 — Joint Base Andrews held its annual Honorary Commanders Program induction ceremony in Hangar One March 19, 2019 here... MORE

Col. Andrew Purath, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, speaks to attendees at the Honorary Commander’s Ceremony in Hangar One on JB Andrews, Md., March 19, 2019. The JBA Honorary Commanders Program gives the local community an opportunity to build a relationship with the base and its people. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Airman 1st Class Noah Sudolcan)

JBA personnel donate to Air Force Assistance Fund
March 22, 2019 — Members from Joint Base Andrews, Md., gathered together to participate in the Air Force Assistance Fund kick-off event, March 22, 2019... MORE

K9 Chronicles
March 18, 2019 — How long have you been working with the dog?- February of 2018How do you like working with him? - I... MORE

Military working dog featuring Senior Airman Clifton Giles and his dog Jerry

USAF Honor Guard performs at Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 18, 2019 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard participated in the St. Patrick's Day Parade along with other military branches in Savannah, Ga., March 16, 2019... MORE

D.C. Air National Guard Airmen return from deployment
March 13, 2019 — More than 250 D.C. Air National Guard Airmen recently returned from a successful deployment to the... MORE

A Philippine Air Force FA-50 takes off during the Bilateral Air Contingent Exchange - Philippines (BACE-P) at Cesar Basa Air Base, Philippines, Jan. 22, 2019. This is the seventh iteration of BACE-P established by U.S. Pacific Command and executed by Headquarters Pacific Air Forces. Airmen from the U.S. and Philippines Air Forces marked the successful completion of 12 days of bilateral training Feb. 1, and increased mutual cooperation throughout the operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Small)

Aviation Summit: STEM event builds path for future engineers
March 8, 2019 — Approximately 250 students from several local schools attended the 2nd Annual Aerospace/Aviation Summit on base, March 5, 2019, to learn how science and technology play a vital role in aviation... MORE

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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...