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Joint Strike Fighter makes first appearance during 2011 JSOH
May 23, 2011 — An F-35 Joint Strike Fighter performed a fly-over for the 2011 Joint Service Open during the opening... MORE

An aircraft carrier variant of the F-35C Joint Strike Fighter flies over Joint Base Andrews, Md., during the 2011 Joint Service Open House. This is the first public appearance of a joint strike fighter aircraft at an air show. Lt. Cmdr. Eric "Magic" Buus piloted the aircraft. The F-35C is a fifth generation strike fighter with stealth capability and has larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear for the demanding carrier environment. The aircraft is undergoing test and evaluation at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. (U.S. Navy photo by Andy Wolfe courtesy of Lockheed Martin/Released)

Fallen hero recognized at Joint Service Open House
May 23, 2011 — A fallen hero was recognized by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird Air Demonstration Team at the 2011... MORE

The Ultimate Honor: Service With the Army's Old Guard
May 22, 2011 — Attendees at the Joint Service Open House had a rare opportunity to meet with members of the Army's... MORE

Members of the Old Guard give spectators a taste of what it takes to guard the tomb of the unknown solider and other important jobs at the 2011 Joint Service Open House here May 22. The JSOH affords the public an opportunity to meet the men and women of the Armed Forces and see military equipment from the Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. The JSOH is planned and conducted through the efforts of active duty, guard and reserve servicemembers, as well as civilian employees, retirees and family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melissa V. Brownstein)

Coast Guard plays significant role in 100 years of Naval Aviation
May 22, 2011 — Historically and currently, the United States allied forces carry out missions to protect and defend... MORE

U.S. Army Golden Knights perform at JSOH
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The U.S. Army's Golden Knights performed for the 2011 Joint Service Open House here May 20 to 22. The Golden Knights are the Army's parachuting team. The JSOH affords the public an opportunity to meet the men and women of the Armed Forces and to see the military equipment from the Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. JSOH is a planned and conducted through the efforts of active duty, guard and reserve service members, as well as civilian employees, retirees and family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabitha N. Haynes) (Released)

Under Secretary of the Air Force speaks on AF biomass fuel use at the 2011 JSOH
May 22, 2011 — Under Secretary of the Air Force Erin Conaton spoke to media about the milestone of the U.S. Air... MORE

C-5 crew showcases their mission at 2011 JSOH
May 22, 2011 — A combat tested crew from the 9th Airlift Squadron out of Dover Air Force Base, Del., display their... MORE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Staff Sgt. Mike Faison, 9th Airlift Squadron, Dover Air Force Base, Del. loadmaster, coordinates with a cockpit flight operator who is opening the nose of a C-5 Galaxy during the Joint Service Open House here May 21, 2011. The JSOH affords the public an opportunity to meet the men and women of the Armed Forces and to see military equipment from the Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. JSOH is planned and conducted through the efforts of active duty, guard and reserve service members, as well as civilian employees, retirees and family members. (U.S. photo /Staff Sgt. Sophia Piellusch)

Air Guard refueling trucks provide alternative fuel to Thunderbirds
May 21, 2011 — Refueling trucks from the 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard will provide an... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Anthony “Tony” Bowman, 113th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Lab technician, from the D.C. Air National Guard, fuels up an U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft with an alternative bio-fuel blend made up of 50 percent camelina-based bio-fuel and 50 percent regular Jet Propellant 8 (JP-8) fuel, while Staff Sgt. Luke Miller, Thunderbird aircraft maintainer, watches. More than 3,000 gallons of bio-fuel was mixed with 3,000 gallons of JP-8 for use by the Thunderbirds for the 2011 Joint Service Open House. The air show will run from May 20 to 22, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Craig Clapper)

Wounded Warriors gain new opportunities at 2011 JSOH
May 21, 2011 — Gazing out onto the Joint Base Andrews, Md. flightline, Marine Lance Cpl. Eli Tice and brother Alex... MORE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The Wounded Warrior Flight Team was represented by a booth and aerial demonstrations during the Joint Service Open House here May 21-22, 2011. The WWFT is a charitable organization that helps wounded veterans obtain vocational training and eventually earn full time employment. The WWFT travels to military events like the JSOH in order to spread awareness and gain support for it's Wounded Warroir job training programs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt.Steve Lewis)

F-35 Lightning II air show premier
May 21, 2011 — MORE

A Navy F-18 Hornet escorts the new Navy variant of the F-35 Lightning II as they fly over the crowd during the 2011 Joint Service Open House at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 21. This is the first time this aircraft has performed at a public event of this nature. The JSOH affords the public an opportunity to meet the men and women of the Armed Forces and to see military equipment through the efforts of active duty, guard and reserve servicemembers, as well as civilians employees, retirees and family members. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melissa V. Brownstein)

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