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The lone piper
March 24, 2017 — The keening, melancholic sounds of a bagpipe are carried through the wind of the Potomac River at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, District of Columbia... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Adam Tianello, U.S. Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass Band bagpiper, plays the bagpipe at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 9, 2017. Tianello joined the Band in 2013 as the only Air Force specialty code bagpiper. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

CMSAF trains at JBA CATM
March 17, 2017 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright shoots an MP5 submachine gun at the firing range... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright shoots an MP5 submachine gun at the firing range at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 14, 2017. Wright’s visit afforded him the opportunity to learn from and interact with Airmen of the 11th Security Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)

Air Force brings cheer to 46th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Parade
March 17, 2017 — Airman 1st Class Daniel Smith, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard member, holds an M-1 Garand rifle prior to... MORE

Airman 1st Class Daniel Smith, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard member, holds an M-1 Garand rifle prior to the start of the 46th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Washington, D.C., March 12, 2017. The parade featured several military bands and ceremonial units along with more than 100 participating groups from the local area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)

JBA child and youth program services change
March 16, 2017 — The Child Development Centers and Youth Programs must consider minimizing services currently being... MORE

Honor Guard represents AF in Chicago parades
March 14, 2017 — Cheers of admiration and gratitude followed the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard as they marched down the... MORE

Airman 1st Class Daniela Bejarano, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, puts on gloves in preparation for the annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 11, 2017. In addition to wearing gloves, the honor guard members wore overcoats, earmuffs, a scarf and black sling to combat winter temperatures of less than 30 degrees during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Yoga instructor stretches JBA members' resiliency
March 10, 2017 — A soothing voice leads a group of yogis through various stretches within a cool, eucalyptus-scented... MORE

Le Nguyen, West Fitness Center yoga instructor, holds her hands together during her yoga class at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 9, 2017. Nguyen has been volunteering at JBA as a yoga instructor since October 2015 and has been practicing yoga for eight years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

MWD retires after 10 years
March 10, 2017 — Base members attend Teo’s, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog, retirement ceremony... MORE

Base members attend Teo’s, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog, retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 9, 2017. The 11 year-old German Shepard served 10 years as an Air Force explosive detection dog. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Honor Guard marches in Old Town Saint Paddy’s Day Parade
March 6, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard stands in formation prior to marching in the 2017 Saint Patrick’s Day... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard stands in formation prior to marching in the 2017 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Alexandria, Va., March 4, 2017. The group marched alongside the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Marine honor guards for the half-mile-long parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Free movie at base theater grand opening
March 3, 2017 — A free movie screening for Department of Defense cardholders is scheduled during the base theater’s... MORE

Sunlight shines on the newly renovated base theater at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 3, 2017. A free movie screening of “Kong: Skull Island” for Department of Defense cardholders is scheduled during the base theater grand opening, March 4, 2017, at 7 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Military Saves Week comes to close
March 3, 2017 — Sharon Moore, right, 11th Force Support Squadron community readiness consultant, advises Staff Sgt... MORE

Sharon Moore, right, 11th Force Support Squadron community readiness consultant, advises Staff Sgt. Adande Andrade, left, Medical Law Branch paralegal, on how to make a Savings Pledge during Military Saves Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 2, 2017. During the week, members and their families were encouraged to make a pledge, a personal commitment to individuals to save money for different purposes, which were entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of three $100 gift cards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

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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...