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Airman readiness: Taking care of the body starts with the mouth
October 27, 2017 — Before reaching for that mid-afternoon soda or in to that bowl of office candy, you might want to think about how well you are keeping your mouth clean. The mouth is an important part of the body and can affect overall health. October is Dental Hygiene Month and, according to Air Force dental experts, most do not realize the impact of optimal oral health care on readiness... MORE

Continuing an Air Force career - hope after a breast cancer diagnosis
October 27, 2017 — The pink ribbon that symbolizes National Breast Cancer Awareness might be seen as a somber image, but it also represents hope and the many survivors. As awareness, support, and research funding have increased, more and more women are surviving breast cancer and returning to their careers... MORE

Take Command: Changes to TRICARE disenrollment coming in 2018
October 27, 2017 — As part of the changes coming to TRICARE on Jan. 1, 2018, there will be new rules affecting disenrollment... MORE

Beginning in January 2018, there will be changes to the TRICARE benefit. (Courtesy photo)

His own Air Force song
October 26, 2017 — From a young age, Staff Sgt. Kymon Carriker had a love for singing. In the car or at home, it didn’t... MORE

A/TA awards Airmen’s impact to mobility mission
October 26, 2017 — SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Each year Airmen and units that have made outstanding contributions to... MORE

Changes Are Coming to TRICARE. Are You Ready to Take Command of Your Health?
October 26, 2017 — Changes are coming to your TRICARE benefit beginning Jan. 1, 2018. These changes will give you more... MORE

The flu vaccine: keeping you and your family safe
October 25, 2017 — The fall brings cooler weather and the changing color of leaves, but it should also remind everyone... MORE

Airmen team-up during 2017 Dorm Olympics
October 19, 2017 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – More than 100 Airmen from JBA participated in the first ever Dorm... MORE

Domestic Violence: it’s not just physical
October 19, 2017 — Approximately one in four women and one in seven men will experience domestic violence in their... MORE

America’s Airmen welcomes AFDW commander
October 19, 2017 — 1st Lt. Patrick Noyes, left, 11th Force Support Squadron sustainment flight chief, pulls Maj. Gen... 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...