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Air Force Concert Band Guest Artist Series features percussionist Michael Burritt
February 26, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force Concert Band, alongside featured artist percussionist Michael Burritt, performed during the Guest Artist Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 22, 2018. Multiple U.S. Air Force Band percussionists have studied under Burritt. The series is a community outreach program that honors veterans, active service members and their families. ... MORE

Guest Artist Michael Burritt performs with USAF Concert Band

JBA officials to introduce compatibility study results in public forum
February 26, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews officials will host a public meeting to introduce the 2017 Air Installations Compatible Use Zones study March 7, 2018... MORE

11th Dental Squadron visits JP Hoyer CDC
February 23, 2018 — Memebers of the 11th Dental Squadron visited the JP Hoyer Child Development Center to teach the importance of proper oral hygiene during National Children's Dental Health Month... MORE

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Special Olympians compete in 2018 D.C. Bowling Championship
February 22, 2018 — Special Olympics D.C. is the sole provider of sports, health and inclusion programs that benefit over 1,600 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the district. Approximately 75 Special Olympics athletes took part in competitions, with more than 60 military volunteers from the National Capital Region helping with equipment, keeping score and providing encouragement to the participants. ... MORE

Military Saves Week Proclamation Signing
February 16, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews highlighted the 2018 Military Saves Week with a proclamation signing in the Military Family Readiness Center on base, Feb. 13, 2018. Saves week is coordinated each year by the MFRC to ensure military members and their families are armed with the ability to manage their finances year round... MORE

Air Force tackles Traumatic Brain Injury with early detection and holistic approach to treatment
February 15, 2018 — With over 3,000 cases of traumatic brain injury on average per year, TBI continues to be a significant issue for Airmen and readiness. TBI is an invisible wound, meaning the lack of physical markers often makes it difficult to detect or for others to understand the severity... MORE

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be difficult to detect with its typical lack of physical markers. Knowing the signs and symptoms of TBI is critical and ensures Airmen can return to duty. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Dental Assistant Spotlight: A1C Kianna Dhanraj, 11th Medical Group dental assistant
February 15, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The 11th Medical Group celebrates Dental Assistant Week every year during... MORE

“Black Panther” director visits JBA
February 14, 2018 — The director and executive producer of Marvel’s “Black Panther” visited the base to debut their highly anticipated film during a free screening for Department of Defense personnel and their families Feb. 12, 2018... MORE

Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Krista Cordora-Bradley, 11th Medical Group dental assistant
February 14, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.-- Our next Dental Assistant Spotlight is Staff Sgt. Krista Cordora-Bradley,... MORE

Renowned jazz artist sings with AF Band
February 14, 2018 — Professional jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée sang with the U.S. Air Force Band's Airmen of Note during a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 8, 2018. Aimée kicked off the series, which features three guest jazz artists. The U.S. Air Force Band first established the annual series in 1990, which showcases bandsmen with renowned jazz icons... MORE

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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...