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America's Airman: A1C Kody E. Welsh
September 26, 2018 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?Honesdale,... MORE

America's Airman: A1C Jalene A. Brooks
September 21, 2018 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community) Hometown?St. Croix... MORE

JBA Airmen, AFRH retirees celebrate Air Force birthday
September 17, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews Airmen joined retirees to celebrate the Air Force’s 71st birthday at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C., Sept. 14... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Thomas C. Daniels, 11th Wing and JBA command chief, retired Tech. Sgt. George Setzer, Armed Forces Retirement Home resident, and Airman 1st Class Skylar Armstrong, 1st Airlift Squadron flight attendant, cut a cake at the AFRH, D.C., Sept. 14, 2018. Joint Base Andrews Airmen joined retirees from the AFRH to celebrate the Air Force’s 71st birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abby L. Richardson)

Florence update: New track means base stays in HurCon 4
September 12, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Based on the latest forecasts for Hurricane Florence, the installation... MORE

JBA holds 9/11 memorial service
September 12, 2018 — Members of the Joint Base Andrews community paid tribute to those affected by the 9/11 terrorist... MORE

Joint Base Andrews first responders stand in formation during the 9/11 Memorial Service on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2018. The formations consisted of four elements to represent the four attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

JBA commander: Florence expected to impact JBA within 72 hours
September 11, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Col. Andrew Purath, 11th Wing Commander, has officially declared... MORE

Researchers study factors influencing Airmen’s tobacco use during technical training
September 11, 2018 — The Air Force strictly regulates tobacco use during basic and technical training, but some Airmen still use it. Air Force researchers are working with the University of Virginia to uncover why Airmen use tobacco... MORE

An Airman holds an electronic cigarette at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Aug. 13, 2014. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the more than 2,000 cases of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury that have occurred across the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erica Crossen)

Commander declares HurCon 5 for JBA
September 10, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – In preparation of expected high winds and significant rainfall in the next... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Columbus Day closure
September 10, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be limited to... MORE

SAPR empowers, supports Airmen
September 10, 2018 — Sexual assault can be a deeply traumatizing event in anyone’s life. Across the Air Force, Airmen and their families have access to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response or Family Advocacy Program resources to get support and guidance on how to move forward... MORE

All Airmen should be aware of what resources are available for victims and know what role they can play in prevention and response. Sexual assault is extremely traumatizing and can affect an Airman’s well-being and ability to complete the mission. At every base, Airmen have access to a SAPR office staffed by professionals to address the needs of victims. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Josh Mahler)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jovan Berry, poses for a portrait.

How a Lifetime of Training Saved a Life

“You better not die; the kids would be so mad.” It’s a surreal scene. The smell of a small, old bathroom, the endless noise of security forces over the radio. A man, blue in the face, face down on the floor in a dire medical situation. And a...

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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...