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Ribbon cutting ceremony marks official opening of USO lounge
June 18, 2010 — The new United Service Organization lounge at Joint Base Andrews is a place where service members... MORE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Elaine B. Rogers, USO of metropolitan Washington president, left, 1st Lt. Jason Castleberry, 89th Aerial Port Squadron passenger operations officer, John Marselle, chairman of the board for the USO, and Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 89th Airlift Wing commander, cut the ribbon for opening ceremonies at the passenger terminal June 9. The USO has been located inside the passenger terminal since 1995. Its volunteers have assisted 1154 military and families members so far in 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melissa Brownstein)

Q & A with the new 89 AW commander
February 25, 2010 — The following is a question and answer interview with Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 89th Airlift Wing... MORE

89 AW welcomes new commander
February 20, 2010 — The men and women of Joint Base Andrews welcomed the 89th Airlift Wing's new commander here Feb. 12... MORE

89 AW welcomes new command chief
February 16, 2010 — The 89th Airlift Wing's new command chief arrived to Joint Base Andrews Jan. 29, 2010.Chief Master... MORE

Community Airman's Center to open at Joint Base Andrews
January 29, 2010 — The new Community Airmen's Center is scheduled to open at 1442 Concord Ave. (next to The Sports... MORE

Airmen may have received erroneous Post 9/11 GI Bill $3000 advance payments
January 29, 2010 — In late 2009, the Department of Veterans Affairs authorized emergency advanced payments of $3000 to... MORE

Haitian earthquake survivors land at Joint Base Andrews
January 17, 2010 — Joint Team Andrews members continue to provide executive security and medical care to high-profile... MORE

Colonel John Long, 316th Mission Support Group commander, left, helps repatriated U.S. citizens with their luggage as they disembark from an 89th Airlift Wing C-32 Jan. 17, 2010. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton traveled to Joint Base Andrews with 22 survivors of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti Jan. 12. In Haiti, the secretary met with Haitian President Rene Preval and pledged U.S. aid in the country’s relief effort. The survivors were met upon arrival here by a medical team consisting of 79th Medical Wing personnel, Prince Georges County emergency technicians and Red Cross workers who ensured the passengers were in good health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. J.C. Woodring)

89th announces new command chief
December 8, 2009 — A new command chief will join Team Andrews in January when Chief Master Sgt. Richard A. Brackett... MORE

89 AW among AF Outstanding Unit Award recipients
December 4, 2009 — The 89th Airlift Wing has been awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, the wing's commander... MORE

‘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

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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...