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The Drill Team represents USAF at Norwegian Military Tattoo
May 29, 2012
Unique JSOH aircraft display their colors proudly
May 20, 2012
The close air support (CAS) B-24A Liberator on display at 2012 JSOH had guests stopping in their paths to snap photos of Diamond Lil – the brown hair, blue eye pin up girl that represents the aircrafts call sign. Walking around the 2012 Joint Service Open House on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 18 – 20, guests get an eclectic view of military aviation. There is one thing that they many of them have in common – unique paint jobs that dress each of them individually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabitha N. Haynes)
JSOH celebrates Marine history with newest aircraft
May 20, 2012
The V-22 Osprey is the newest addition to the Marine Corps’ aviation fleet. Guests were given a preview of its capabilities during its show performances when it flew down the flight line as a helicopter and back using its airplane capabilities. The 2012 Joint Service Open House is celebrating 100 years of Marine aviation May 18 – 20 on Joint Base Andrews, Md. In recognition, 72 of the 100 years were represented by Marine static displays flown in from around the country to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabitha N. Haynes)
USMC Commandant opens JSOH
May 20, 2012
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos speaks during the opening ceremony of the 2012 Joint Service Open House, May 19 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. This year's Joint Service Open House celebrates the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation. JSOH affords the public the opportunity to meet the men and women of the Armed Forces while viewing more than 100 static displays and 19 aerial demonstration teams.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Perry Aston)
Record-setting crowds force Andrews to close in-bound air show traffic
May 19, 2012
Blue Angels take to the heavens JSOH 2012
May 19, 2012
The United States Navy Blue Angels demonstration team performs during the Joint Service Open House, May 18, 2012, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. This year's Joint Service Open House celebrates the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation. JSOH affords the public an opportunity to meet the men and women of the Armed Forces while viewing over 100 static displays and 19 aerial demonstration teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Perry Aston)
Medics got it covered at 2012 Joint Service Open House
May 19, 2012
Master Sgt. Erica Jasper, NCOIC of Emergent Care and chief of the Golf Cart Team, gives directions to Senior Airman Jessica Seaborn, medical technician, Airman 1st Class Maiky Rodriguez, medical technician and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Obi Nwagwu during the Joint Service Open House. The team is prepared to provide emergency care when they are needed. This year's Joint Service Open House celebrates the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation. JSOH affords the public an opportunity to meet the men and women of the Armed Forces while viewing over 100 static displays and 19 aerial demonstration teams. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Melanie Moore)
Medics at JSOH
May 19, 2012
Master Sgt. Erica Jasper, NCOIC of Emergent Care and chief of the Golf Cart Team, gives directions to Senior Airman Jessica Seaborn, medical technician, Airman 1st Class Maiky Rodriguez, medical technician and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Obi Nwagwu during the Joint Service Open House. The team is prepared to provide emergency care when they are needed. This year's Joint Service Open House celebrates the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation. JSOH affords the public an opportunity to meet the men and women of the Armed Forces while viewing over 100 static displays and 19 aerial demonstration teams. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Melanie Moore)
Radio-controlled aircraft offer indoor break for 2012 Joint Service Open House patrons
May 18, 2012
Justin Crews, 12, son of Lin Crews, Radio Active Airshows (RAA) employee and radio-operated aircraft enthusiast, flies an RAA electric foam model aircraft inside Joint Base Andrews’ Hangar 3 during the 2012 Joint Service Open House and Air Show on May 18. This year's JSOH celebrates the Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation. JSOH affords the public an opportunity to meet the men and women of the Armed Forces while seeing over 100 static displays and 19 aerial demonstration teams May 18-20 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)
Super Guppy at Joint Service Open House
May 18, 2012
NASA’s Super Guppy is a unique sight to see at the Joint Service Open House May 18 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Super Guppy is one of over 100 static displays that demonstrate the diverse support provided by the military and its civilian and coalition partners to the national defense. This is the first year NASA has brought the Super Guppy since the JSOH's inception in 1957. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bobby Jones)
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