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Civil engineers: sustaining the world’s best-known base
December 4, 2009 — Of all Air Force missions, civil engineers seem to have one of the most diverse. Their job spans... MORE

316 SFS joint warrior helps keep Bagram secure
December 4, 2009 — U.S. military and coalition servicemembers, including one of Andrews own, enforce security on Bagram... MORE

Let paint fly: new speedball field opens on Andrews
November 17, 2009 — Andrews Outdoor Recreation held the speedball grand opening at its new location near the North Gate... MORE

1 HS female instructor ‘invades’ Iraqi air space
November 17, 2009 — A female Joint Base Andrews pilot works in a male dominated environment training Iraqi helicopter... MORE

Team Andrews members learn CrossFit to help others stay Fit-to-Fight
November 17, 2009 — There is an adage that says, "Knowledge is Power." Through the Joint Base Andrews' command's efforts... MORE

Justin and Heather, CrossFit certification staff from CrossFit headquarters, instruct Joint Team Andrews members on the “Push Press” exercise during a CrossFit Level 1 certification class in the Tactical Fitness Center Saturday. The two-day seminar for selected unit physical training leaders included a variety of lectures such as defining CrossFit, proper nutrition, and how to coach high intensity, constantly varied and functional whole body workouts. Thirty-eight Joint Team Andrews students were certified as CrossFit coaches to better enhance Andrews fitness program from within the unit structure. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Melissa Rodrigues)

‘Excellent’ ORI for Andrews: 89AW, 316 WG team success!
November 17, 2009 — The 89th Airlift Wing Operations Readiness Inspection results are in! The SAM FOX team, in... MORE

General Jodice completes ‘fini’ flight over nation’s capital
November 17, 2009 — The twin skids of the 1st Helicopter Squadron's aircraft number 21 kissed the ground gently on an... MORE

Major Gen. Ralph Jodice, Air Force District of Washington commander, wrestles with his wife Judy over a fire extinguisher she and Col. Phillip Gibbons, AFDW vice commander, were using to try to douse him with after his final flight Tuesday at Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility Washington. General Jodice was welcomed back to Andrews by base leaders, after flying over the Pentagon and Capitol, with a tradition that dates back to the Vietnam War era, when pilots who completed 100 safe combat missions were doused down with fire hoses upon landing. On Wednesday, General Jodice is slated to pass the AFDW guidon to Maj. Gen. Darrell Jones during a change of command ceremony in Hangar 3 at Andrews. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Ben Newell)

Warrior of the Week
November 13, 2009 — Rank and Name: Staff Sgt. Keyonna FennellWing and Unit: 316th Wing Public AffairsJob title: Still... MORE

Warrior of the Week - Staff Sgt. Keyonna Fennell

AF names new 89th Airlift Wing commander
November 6, 2009 — Air Force officials announced Oct. 29 that Col. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost will be the new commander of... MORE

Liberty Park opens new community center
November 6, 2009 — A standing room only crowd witnessed history here at the Liberty Part at Andrews ribbon-cutting... MORE

Kathleen Ferguson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Logistics; Master Sgt. Michael Mooney, Air National Guard Readiness Center CAT NCO, and his family; Maj. Gen. Ralph Jodice, Air Force District of Washington commander; and Col. Steven Shepro, 316th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, cut the ribbon Oct. 30 to commemorate the opening of the new Liberty Park/Clark Realty Welcome Center located on San Antonio Boulevard Joint Base Andrews. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Melissa Stonecipher)

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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...