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JBA honor veterans for appreciation day
November 2, 2018 — More than 150 veterans gathered to get face-to-face assistance on a wide range of retirement issues... MORE

A final bow
November 1, 2018 — The lights dimmed in the Allen Independent School District’s Performing Arts Center in Allen, Texas, and a hush fell over the audience, their eyes drawn to figures on the brightly lit stage... MORE

Col. Larry H. Lang, U.S. Air Force Band commander and conductor, salutes the crowd during a performance at the V. Sue Cleveland High Concert Hall in Rio Rancho, N.M., Oct. 17, 2018. After 29 years of service, Lang is scheduled to retire in January. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abby L. Richardson)

Indian Air Warfare College students tour JBA
November 1, 2018 — A group of students from the Air Warfare College of Secunderabad, India toured Joint Base Andrews... MORE

Concert Band, Singing Sergeants go west
October 30, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants performed in 12 locations throughout New Mexico and Texas from Oct. 16-27... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Band finishes the last song of the night at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, Oct. 25, 2018. The band performed in locations across New Mexico and Texas to inspire and engage the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abby L. Richardson)

JBA to host 5th annual Fall Festival celebration
October 29, 2018 — 2018 Fall Festival information... MORE

The war on breast cancer
October 29, 2018 — Breast cancer survivors Bettye Tompkins and Nila Straka were invited to share their stories of... MORE

Battle on the home front
October 26, 2018 — At any moment there are thousands of Airmen, Marines, Sailors and Soldiers working in deployed areas, responding to situations affecting the nation... MORE

America's Airman: SrA Daniel Alberto Cortés-Gratacós
October 26, 2018 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community) Hometown?Guánica,... MORE

Airman goes full gunny
October 24, 2018 — On a muggy summer day in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, a Marine Corps instructor stood on a ledge... MORE

Concert Band, Singing Sergeants mid-tour review
October 22, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants performed in six cities throughout New Mexico and Texas, from October 16 to 21, marking the end of the first half of their 12-day tour. The band will continue their tour to an additional six cities throughout Texas, with a final concert scheduled for Oct. 27 in Allen, Texas... MORE

Tech. Sgt. David González Jr., U.S. Air Force Band trombonist, performs at the University of Texas in El Paso, Texas, Oct. 19, 2018. Band performances aim to positively impact the community and inspire patriotism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abby L. Richardson)

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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...