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School liaison officer: helper to many
March 29, 2018 — As a military spouse, Sunny Babauta Lee understands to well the stressors of relocating with children. As the Joint Base Andrews School Liaison Officer, Lee knows how to help families with school-aged children alleviate that pressure. ...

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month events promote end to sexual violence
March 27, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews will kick off Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month with a proclamation signing followed by a 5K “color with consent” run at the West Side Fitness Center here, April 3, at 8 a.m...

'No Heat, No Cool' spring 2018
March 27, 2018 — The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron will initiate an installation-wide "No Heat/No Cool" period from April 18 to May 15, 2018 to enable the switching of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems from heating to cooling modes...

Maryland’s lieutenant governor visits JBA
March 26, 2018 — Col. E. John Teichert and other base leaders gave Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford a tour of JBA to strengthen military-community relations...

Ceremonial guardsman showcases AF excellence in hometown
March 23, 2018 — As Airman 1st Class Liam Cain, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, started marching, cheers erupted from the crowd of parade goers dressed in green. Large groups of attendees lined the city streets as parade performers strode in kilts to Irish themed music while the sounds of bagpipes bounced off the city buildings. ...

NYC St. Paddy’s Day Parade features USAF Honor Guard
March 23, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard marched in the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17, 2018. The parade was first held in 1762 and each year, more than 150,000 people participate in the parade and nearly 3 million people line the city streets to watch. The Honor Guard was featured in the parade as part of their U.S. northeastern outreach tour...

USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools
March 20, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard performed at Aviation Career & Technical Education High School in Long Island City, N.Y. and at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, N.Y., March 16, 2018. The event was part of the honor guard's U.S. northeastern outreach tour March 16-19...

Air Force Band, renowned pianist jazz it up
March 14, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note performed alongside pianist Kenny Barron during a Jazz Heritage Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., March 8, 2017. The series began in 1990 and has been broadcast to millions each year through National Public Radio, independent jazz radio stations, satellite radio services and the internet...

Junior officers learn lessons of leadership
March 12, 2018 — More than 50 company-grade officers participated in the second annual Company Grade Officer Leadership Summit, hosted by the 11th Wing here, March 1...

Hearts of strength
March 7, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- She heard the dull and tiresome beep from a heart monitor in a dark...

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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...