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America's Airman: A1C Lacey Elizabeth King
January 24, 2020 — What's your full name, job title and unit?A1C Lacey Elizabeth King, Ceremonial Guardsmen/Operations...

MLK day interviews
January 20, 2020 — A video featuring Joint Base Andrews Airmen about the impacts MLK had on todays military. ...

America's Airman: SrA Deandre Andrews
January 3, 2020 — What's your full name, job title and unit? Deandre Andrews, Security Forces Protective Service,...

America's Airman: SrA Cortney Williams
December 27, 2019 — What's your full name, job title and unit? SrA Cortney Williams, Aerospace Medical Technician,...

With the stroke of a pen, U.S. Space Force becomes a reality
December 20, 2019 — President Trump signed into law Dec. 20 the sprawling, $738 billion defense bill, making history by creating the Space Force as a stand-alone, sixth branch of the U.S. military and guaranteeing for the first time 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal workers...

America's Airman: SSgt Brandon Field
December 20, 2019 — What's your full name, job title and unit? Brandon Field, NCOIC Small Air Terminal 11LRSWhat's your...

World Series trophy comes to JBA
December 19, 2019 — Air Force District of Washington hosted a Washington Nationals World Series trophy display event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 17, 2019. The event featuring Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman was organized to boost the relationship between the team and military members. Zimmerman and the trophy traveled to the 1st Helicopter Squadron and the 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard, for a meet and greet. Airmen and civilians were invited to take pictures of the trophy and receive autographs from Zimmerman...

America's Airman: Amn Laken Rohrer
December 13, 2019 — What's your full name, job title and unit? Amn Laken Lynn Rohrer, Religious Affairs Airman, 11...

1 HS celebrates 50th anniversary at gala event
December 12, 2019 — The 1st Helicopter Squadron here celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala on base Dec. 6, 2019. The 1st HS has approximately 120 aircrew members, 22 helicopters and flies over 5,000 mission hours. July 1, 1969 the U.S. Air Force activated the 1st HS to assume control of a proud past of helicopter operations at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, and JBA. Since its activation, the unit has provided local airlift for senior military, civilian leaders, high-ranking dignitaries, distinguished visitors, Defense Support of Civil Authorities and emergency medical evacuation...

First sergeant overcomes adversity; retires with former diamond
December 12, 2019 — As Senior Master Sgt. Steven Bradley speaks during a resiliency lunch at the Club on Joint Base...

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U.S. Army Capt. Latoiya Templeton poses for a photo.

One Hundred and One Military Working Dogs: A Military Veterinarian's purpose

Who is U.S. Army Capt. Latoiya Templeton? That’s a question even she struggled to answer. “Oh gosh, I am so many things, I am a mom, I’m a veterinarian, I’m a sister, I’m a daughter. All the things,” said Templeton, Joint Base Andrews branch chief...

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Lt. Col. Jonathan Bonilla gives remarks during the 5th HS activation ceremony.

Joint Base Andrews

Excellence is not optional

Thank you all for being here today to witness this historic moment. Today is about much more than an assumption of command. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in Air Force rotary-wing history.And to the Airmen of the Fifth Helicopter...