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JBA supports National Children's Dental Health Month
February 9, 2017 — MORE

Members of the 779th Dental Squadron show examples of healthy foods to children at the Child Development Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 3, 2017. As part of National Children's Dental Health Month, 779th DS Airmen spoke with children about brushing, flossing and eating healthy snacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)

Giving blood to brothers in arms
February 7, 2017 — The Armed Services Blood Bank Center came to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, and received donations... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Frank Worsham, Air National Guard Readiness Center avionics functional area manager, squeezes a ball while giving blood during the Armed Services Blood Bank Center’s blood donation at the West Fitness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 6, 2017. Blood received by the ASBBC is shipped to military treatment facilities across the globe and used overseas at forward deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

Aiding Recovery through Movement
February 3, 2017 — “It’s going to hurt, but it’s going to be a good hurt,” said Staff Sgt. Kivynn Pabst. “You’re doing... MORE

Staff Sgt. Kivynn Pabst, left, 779th Medical Group physical medicine technician, performs a stretch with Master Sgt. Christina Chislom, right, Malcolm Grow Medical Center patient, during a physical therapy appointment at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 2, 2017. Pabst gives Chislom treatment based on her unique needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Raven Runs the Distance
February 3, 2017 — A combination of sneakers and curiosity carried him through streets lined with gothic-style architecture during his downtime in the early morning hours after an overseas flight... MORE

Senior Airman Joshua D. Smith, 811th Security Forces Squadron executive aircraft security team member, runs on a track at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 27, 2017. Smith is known as the “guy who runs” by his peers due to his love for running and completion of the Marine Corps marathon, five half marathons and numerous 5Ks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

NAF Washington History
February 2, 2017 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- On September 25, 1917, the Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Josephus Daniels,... MORE

Home schooling semester begins on base
February 1, 2017 — Andrews Home Educators is slated to begin its second semester at JBA’s Youth Center, Feb. 2, 2017. AHE is a base cooperative support group set up for families of active duty members, retirees and DoD employees who desire to have their children educated at home... MORE

Mannequin heads sit atop a counter in the art room at the Youth Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 31, 2017. The room is used by students enrolled in the Andrews Home Educators art class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)

Real ID Act implications to base access
January 27, 2017 — Individuals possessing certain state-issued identification cards or driver’s licenses cannot gain... MORE

Individuals possessing certain state-issued identification cards or driver’s licenses will no longer be able to use just those IDs to gain unescorted access to Air Force Installations due to the service’s compliance with the Real ID Act as of August 2016. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

JBA members hold community drive
January 27, 2017 — Joint Base Andrews members participated in a volunteer community drive in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Washington, District of Columbia, Jan. 25... MORE

Senior Airm Bernadette Galindo, left, 11th Security Forces Squadron elite gate guard, and Senior Airman Emily Pearce, right, 11th Security Support Squadron unit scheduler, prepare sandwiches at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for a community drive in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 25, 2017. Volunteers prepared approximately 300 bagged lunches to hand out to community members in need at the Community for Creative Non-Violence in Washington, D.C.

JBA partner brings fuel to the fight
January 26, 2017 — Every few seconds, wind gusts whip past him as he clasps an orange signal wand in each hand, placing them behind his back. Senior Airman Jaramie York, 459th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, stands motionless on the flightline at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as temperatures approach freezing on a December day. York is one of more than 1,300 citizen Airmen and civilian employees assigned to the 459th Air Refueling Wing, an Air Force Reserve mission partner of the 11th Wing... MORE

President Trump boards Air Force One at JBA
January 26, 2017 — President Donald Trump salutes service members as he exits Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md.,... MORE

President Donald Trump salutes service members as he exits Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 26, 2017. Trump departed for Philadelphia to address the Congressional Grand Old Party Retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

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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...