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Rocking around Hangar 3: A Happy Holiday
December 17, 2014 — Joint Base Andrews hosted its 27th annual Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Holiday Party for... MORE

The Disney Princesses play tea party with attendees of the Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Holiday Party on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 13, 2014. More than 250 volunteers collaborated for the 27th annual event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Air Force Band kicks off Spirit of the Season
December 16, 2014 — The United States Air Force Band contributed their holiday cheer by performing "The Spirit of the... MORE

The United States Air Force Honor Guard posts the colors at “The Spirit of the Season” holiday concert performed by the United States Air Force Band at the Daughters of the American Revolution concert hall in Washington, D.C., Dec, 12, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Tree, Menorah light up JBA
December 5, 2014 — MORE

The Joint Base Andrews’ Christmas tree lights up the sky after the Christmas Tree and Hanukkah Menorah Lighting on JBA, Dec. 3, 2014. The lighting is an annual event kicking off the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/ J.D. Maidens)

USAF Band brings flash of holiday cheer
December 2, 2014 — MORE

A boy watches the United States Air Band perform during a flash mob at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., Dec. 2, 2014. The band put on the event to promote their upcoming holiday concerts in the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Christmas in November
November 21, 2014 — Team Andrews brightened with holiday cheer as the 88-foot tall Capitol Christmas Tree arrived here... MORE

Attendees of the 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree arrival take a photo with Santa Clause on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 20, 2014. The tree made its final stop at JBA in its 2,000 mile road trip before it will be displayed and lit at the U.S. Capitol Building’s west lawn on Dec. 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Wounded Warrior sports program brings life back to wounded vets
November 14, 2014 — Approximately 35 wounded warriors gathered at Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center, Nov. 13-16, to... MORE

U.S. Air Force Wounded Warriors gather at Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center Nov. 13-16, to participate in the Air Force Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Program. Approximately 35 wounded warriors participated in activities including volleyball, basketball, golf, rowing, archery, and music therapy. The program creates a different perspective on how the Airmen view their injuries and helps restore confidence in their abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrod Maidens/Released)

Candy, zombies invade Andrews
November 3, 2014 — MORE

Caleb, son of Master Sgt. Matt Cagle, 744th Communications Squadron, hides in a pile of leaves during the Zombie Apocalypse Run at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 30, 2014. Zombie volunteers hid in various locations around the Military Personnel Squadron track to scare participants walking or running. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Strongman Challenge returns to JBA
October 30, 2014 — MORE

Competitors and spectators watch and cheer on Staff Sgt. Lynn Handle during the 2nd Annual Premier Strongman Challenge at the West Fitness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 28, 2014. Handle, a 1st Airlift Squadron flight attendant, pulled 135 pounds a distance of 75 feet during the sled pull event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Deer activity increases on JBA
October 29, 2014 — During fall, deer related activity increases as they seek food and enter their breeding season, or... MORE

A deer crosses Perimeter Rd. on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 27, 2014. During the fall, deer related activity begins to increase and drivers are reminded to be extra vigilant while driving. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Warrior of the Week - Oct. 29
October 29, 2014 — Airman 1st Class Amber Marcum, a United States Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, is the... MORE

Airman 1st Class Amber Marcum, a United States Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, is the Warrior of the Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for the week of Oct. 29, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

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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...