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AF Element welcomes new commander
July 31, 2014 — MORE

Col. Kendell Peters provides remarks during the Air Force Element change of command ceremony on the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Ceremonial Lawn in Washington July 29, 2014. Prior to assuming command of the Air Force Element at JBAB, Peters served as the NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan director of training, education, personnel and force management directorates at Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)

Andrews Airman takes an educated chance
July 31, 2014 — At age 4, A.J. Ritterbeck started riding up and down the dirt road by his house in Belle Valley,... MORE

Senior Airman AJ Ritterbeck, 811th Security Forces Squadron Vice-Presidential aircraft security protective services specialist, rides his newest motorcycle on a secluded country road near Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 30, 2014. Ritterbeck volunteers as a motorcycle safety instructor and assistant safety representative for his unit.(U.S. Ai r Force photo/Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

JBA's appreciation night at Prince George's Stadium
July 29, 2014 — MORE

Senior Airman Andre Petway sings the “National Anthem” prior to a minor league game at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, Md., July 25, 2014. Petway is an Air Force Honor Guard firing party member. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Balsamo named 'Warrior of the Week'
July 24, 2014 — Staff Sgt. Aaron T. Balsamo, an 11th Security Support Squadron visitor control center clerk, is this... MORE

Staff Sgt. Aaron T. Balsamo, an 11th Security Support Squadron visitor control center clerk, is the latest Warrior of the Week. Balsamo created an innovative solution to solve a problem with the VCC's flightline restricted access badge production system, keeping Andrews mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R.M. Dewberry)

MWDs help Andrews children 'Paws to Read'
July 24, 2014 — Members of the 11th Security Forces Support Squadron here demonstrated the Military Working Dog... MORE

Staff Sgt. Christopher Rutkowski tells a crowd of Team Andrews members about the 11th Wing Security Support Squadron's Military Working Dog mission at the library at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 23, 2014. The library hosted the MWD demonstration as part of its "Paws to Read" summer reading program, which runs through Aug. 9. Rutkowski is an 11th SSPTS MWD trainer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)

Andrews aids space exploration
July 24, 2014 — An enormous piece of an important space exploration project came through the flight line here July... MORE

Airmen from the 89th Aerial Port Squadron and the 22nd Airlift Squadron unload equipment from a specially modified C-5C Galaxy which transported parts of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope from Los Angeles International Airport in California to Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 17, 2014. The “Pathfinder” is a test piece for the space telescope, which is currently being assembled at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)

Your Story
July 21, 2014 — Do you have a unique story about the path that led you to the Air Force? Are you proud of your job... MORE

Air Force model project brings unity in the community
July 18, 2014 — The United States Air Force Personnel Center and the 11th Force Support Squadron are bringing the... MORE

The Community Activity Center, building 1442 here, is undergoing a makeover scheduled to be complete by years end. The new community commons will reduce operation cost by consolidating the Learning Resource Center [library], Information Tickets and Travel, or ITT, resources and the former Sports Page food operation. (U.S. Air Force photo / Amber J. Russell)

Existing tools help users reduce PII breaches
July 17, 2014 — Members of 24th Air Force are refurbishing an old email tool to help Air Force users reduce breaches... MORE

Conductor Emeritus leads Air Force Band
July 16, 2014 — A special guest, retired Col. Arnald Gabriel, conducted The United States Air Force Band at their... MORE

Guests of the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., stand to show their support for the Armed Forces on July 11, 2014. The United States Air Force Band performed at the memorial for their Summer Concert Series, which is held at various locations in the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

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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...