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Andrews holds 25th Annual PCFC holiday party
December 12, 2012
Airman 1st Class Brian Barry, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal journeyman, shows Brendon, 7, son of Retired Col. Mary Purdue, how to use the controller on the F6 EOD robot during the 25th Annual Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Christmas Party, Dec. 8, 2012 in Hangar 3 on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The annual PCFC event allows military families whose lives have been affected by cancer to come together and enjoy a free holiday celebration with food, performances, displays and special visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)
Team Andrews Plays Capital Role in Capitol Christmas
December 11, 2012
Visitors veiw the Capitol Christmas Tree on the West Front Lawn of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 2012. The U.S. Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass ensemble played traditional holiday music for the lighting ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)
Expanded Emergency Financial Assistance Available For Wounded Warriors
December 11, 2012
11 CES provide support for Sandy Relief
December 11, 2012
Senior Airman Miguel Barrenada, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, performs a systems check prior to pump operation Nov. 10, 2012 in Breezy Point, N.Y. Members of the 11th CES team deployed to N.Y., to provide assistance to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Eddie White)
Lighting up for the holidays
December 5, 2012
Col. Bill Knight, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, and deployed spouse family members pull the candy cane switch to light the Christmas Tree and the menorah at Chapel One, Nov. 29, 2012. The lighting of the tree and menorah is a yearly event that consists of singing, menorah and tree lighting, prayer and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)
NAIHM ends in a pow wow
December 5, 2012
General Paul Selva takes command of Air Mobility Command
December 4, 2012
Gen. Paul J. Selva accepts the Air Mobility Command guidon from Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Chief of staff of the Air Force, during the change of command ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Nov. 30, 2012. Selva was previously assigned as the assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington D.C. The outgoing commander, Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., served 35 years in the Air Force, commanding more than 130,000 Airmen as well as reaching 4,500 flight hours in various aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)
AFSA hosts Jingle Bell Jaunt 5K
December 3, 2012
Airmen run through housing, Nov. 30, 2012 During the Jingle Bell Jaunt 5k. The event was held by the federally chartered non-profit organization Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 102. AFSA represents the professional and personal interests of active duty, guard, reserve, retired and veteran Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)(Released)
MFSC launches new, 5-day transitioning program
December 3, 2012
Team Andrews help So Others May Eat
November 29, 2012
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - Senior Master Sgt. LaChanda Crowell, Air Force Element Medical DoD here, first sergeant and superintendent, helps prepare food, Nov. 20, 2012, for those in need at charity organization So Others May Eat, SOME. Service members, retirees and dependents from Team Andrews interested in volunteering to help serve a meal to those in need can contact Chapel One at 301-981-2111. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Seniior Airman Amber Russell)
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