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‘Capital Guardians’ keep alert
April 7, 2015
Known as the ‘Capital Guardians’, the 113th Wing on Joint Base Andrews, Md., is responsible for the air defense of the nation’s capital. The alert unit was created in response to the September 11, terrorist attack on the United States in 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
JBA holds 1st Sergeant Symposium
April 7, 2015
Joint Base Andrews holds at the Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium at the Smart Building, April 7, 2015. The symposium covers a variety of subjects related to first sergeant responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)
'Purple Up' for Month of the Military Child
April 3, 2015
Staff Sgt. Nicole Green, Air Force District of Washington protocol specialist and her daughter pose for a photo after participating in the “Purple Parade” at Child Development Center II at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 2, 2015. The parade symbolized the start of Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)
11 LRS ensures vehicle ops
April 3, 2015
Airman 1st Class Michael Sabala, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, tests car fuses using a voltmeter at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 2, 2015. A voltmeter is used to measure the amount of voltage passing between two points. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
Warrior of the Week: A1C Asilevi
April 2, 2015
Airman 1st Class James Asilevi, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management journeyman, is the Warrior of the Week for March 30, 2015, Joint Base Andrews, Md. In the past few weeks, Asilevi processed 180 personally procured moves; coordinated with finance to ensure $54,000 in compensation was paid to members; briefed 200 customers on household-good entitlements; and submitted more than 700 shipment documents, booking members’ moves within 48 hours of request. Asilevi stands out by setting a positive, professional example for others to emulate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Preston Webb)
JBA 5K starts April SAAM events
April 1, 2015
Senior Airman Alana Dadlez, 11th Comptrollers Squadron permanent change of station team lead, runs during the Run with Color 5k on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 1, 2015. The JBA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program hosted the 5K to kick-off Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Andrews Airmen prepare for AMC Rodeo
March 31, 2015
Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 takes place July 24 to 29, 2011, at McChord Field on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. (U.S. Air Force Graphic)
Andrews named Air Force Installation Excellence Award winner
March 30, 2015
JBA retires HQ U.S. Flag
March 24, 2015
Team Andrews members prepare to retire one of the installation flags located in front of the Jones Building on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 23, 2015. According to the U.S. Flag code, “the flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
Surgical center solves peeper problems
March 20, 2015
Capt. Frank Cumbie, 1st Helicopter Squadron pilot, sits still while a Technolas Orbscan is taken of the his eye March 18, 2015, in Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center on Joint Base Andrews, MD. The Orbscan measures multiple regions within the patient’s eye to provide critical information to surgical staff prior to a Photorefractive Keratectomy procedure. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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