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AIR FORCE PREPARES TO SEPARATE 25,000 IN SERVICE'S LARGEST DRAWDOWN
December 19, 2013 — Hundreds of Airmen gathered at the base theatre here Dec. 18 and 19, to get smart on programs the... MORE

Annual Cookie Caper returns to JBA
December 19, 2013 — The Andrews Officers Spouses Club hosted the annual Cookie Caper at Chapel 1 Dec. 19. The event is... MORE

Master Sgt. Eric Villafaña, 11th Comptroller Squadron’s first sergeant, and Senior Master Sgt. Johnny Hamm, Air Force District of Washington’s first sergeant, bag cookies for service members during the annual Cookie Caper Dec. 19. This year the event had approximately 550 dozen cookies that were baked, bagged and delivered.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Parents and Children Fighting Cancer weather the storm
December 19, 2013 — On a cold and gloomy winter afternoon, thick, gray clouds loom overhead. Parents, with their... MORE

Senior Airman Brian Barry assists Audri, 2, and Ali, 7, daughters of CTM1 Leslie Trotta, stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Boling, Md. operate the F6 EOD robot at the 26th Annual Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Christmas Party on Dec. 14, 2013 in Hangar 3 on Joint Base Andrews, Md. This event allowed PCFC families to spend the day in a winter wonderland offering food, entertainment, gifts, static displays, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Barry is an 11th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Aimee Fujikawa)

Strolling Strings entertain Joint Base Andrews
December 18, 2013 — MORE

Members of Team Andrews experience a holiday performance by The U.S. Air Force Band’s Strolling Strings at the William A. Jones III Building, Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 17. The band has been performing since 1954, even having the honor to play at the White House.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

First Sergeants "ham it up"
December 18, 2013 — The Joint Base Andrews First Sergeant's Council handed out more than 100 free hams to Airmen Dec. 18... MORE

The Joint Base Andrews First Sergeant’s Council helps Airmen in need by giving out free hams at the Commissary Dec. 18, 2013. Hormel donated more than 100 hams as part of "Hams for Hunger" to give back to the community. The First Sergeant’s Council hosted the event to assist Airmen during the holidays. This is the first time the “Hams for Hunger” has come to JBA.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Long-time MIA pilot's remains found, laid to rest
December 17, 2013 — Exactly 45 years after an Air Force pilot disappeared over Laos, his family finally had their chance... MORE

Senate confirms James as next secretary of the Air Force
December 13, 2013 — Deborah Lee James will be the next secretary of the Air Force, according to a Senate confirmation... MORE

Deborah Lee James answers a question posed to her during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee Sept. 19, 2013, in Washington, D.C. James will be the next secretary of the Air Force, according to a Senate confirmation vote Dec 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)

AF announces additional force management programs to reduce force size
December 12, 2013 — Air Force leaders announced force management programs Dec. 11 designed to reduce the force by... MORE

POTUS returns from Africa
December 11, 2013 — MORE

Col. Bill Knight, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, and his wife Susan, wait to greet President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Dec. 11, 2013. The President and first lady, along with former President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, were returning to the states after attending memorial services for former South African President, Dr. Nelson Mandela. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)

11th Security Forces Group stands up new support squadron
December 4, 2013 — Capt. Charles Tenney assumed command of the 11th Security Support Squadron at an activation ceremony... MORE

Capt. Charles Tenney (right), 11th Security Support Squadron commander, takes the guideon from Col. Erik Goepner, 11th Security Forces Squadron commander, at the activation ceremony of the 11th SSPTS, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 3, 2013. The support squadron will provide an administrative role for the 11th Security Forces Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

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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...