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AF Nurse receives bronze medal
May 12, 2017 — Sixteen years ago, after making his decision to join the Air Force, Maj. James O’Neill never... MORE

A 779th Medical Group member is presented with a Bronze Star Medal during a commander's call at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 3, 2017. The individuals in the group were each presented a medal for their life saving work during a recent deployment. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)

JBA Airmen give back to community
May 5, 2017 — More than 20 Airmen from the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron stationed at Joint Base Andrews volunteered in a Christmas in April Prince George’s County event in College Park, Maryland, April 29... MORE

Senior Airman Johnneil Rojas, left, and Senior Airman Lalynn Antell, right, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering assistants, lay linoleum tiles at a house in College Park, Md., April 29, 2017 More than 20 Joint Base Andrews 11th CES Airmen partook in the 2017 Christmas in April Prince George’s County, an annual volunteer program that repairs the homes of low-income or physically challenged senior citizens in one day. The renovations included electrical, plumbing and structural repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

USAF family light it up blue
April 27, 2017 — Michael Christi is a three-year-old who loves animals, enjoys playing outside and adores school. He... MORE

The Christi family poses for a photo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 27, 2017. Michael Christi, far right, son of Jeff Christi and Maj. Rebecca Christi, 799th Medical Group pediatrician, has autism spectrum disorder. The Air Force provides Michael with health and educational services, including Exceptional Family Member Program and Extended Care Health Options, which in turn provide therapies such as applied behavior analogy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. April is also Autism Awareness Month, which is meant to increase understanding and acceptance of autism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Jazz Heritage Series ends on a high note
April 25, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Band, Airmen of Note performed their final Jazz Heritage Series concert for the... MORE

Marshall Gilkes, left, guest jazz trombonist, laughs during a meet and greet with Maj. Gen. Darryl W. Burke, right, Air Force District of Washington and 320th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, in Alexandria, Va., April 20, 2017. Gilkes was one of three artist to perform in the Airmen of Note’s Jazz Heritage Series. The U.S. Air Force Band first established the annual series in 1990, which features bandsmen with renowned jazz icons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

JBA members lend a hand for Earth Week
April 21, 2017 — Base members participated in several events in celebration of Earth Week and Arbor Day at Joint Base... MORE

Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, receives awards at a ceremony on base April 18, 2017, from Horace Henry, Maryland Department of Natural Resources representative, in honor of Earth Week and Arbor Day, for the base’s contributions to environmental services. The week also included base cleanups, seed planting, a youth art display and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Temporary DFAC relocation
April 21, 2017 — The Freedom Hall dining facility is scheduled for temporary relocation due to renovations beginning April 24... MORE

JBA raises sexual assault awareness, prevention
April 17, 2017 — Base leaders and community members gathered for the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month... MORE

Base leadership pose for a photograph at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 6, 2017. Leadership gathered to sign a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 2017 proclamation that kicked off the month’s various events. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ernesto Hernandez Fonte)

Prince George’s County, JBA support aircraft incident
April 14, 2017 — Prince George’s County personnel and Joint Base Andrews members, came together as the first response... MORE

JBA members discuss future operations in Clinton, Md., April 13, 2017. Many JBA members are out here provideing support becasue of a F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 113th Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md. crashed April 5, 2017 approximately six miles southwest from JBA.

F-16C Aircraft Incident Recovery Operations
April 11, 2017 — Recovery operations are ongoing for the D.C. Air National Guard F-16C Fighting Falcon that crashed 5... MORE

On The Job With The Capital Guardians
April 4, 2017 — Airman 1st Class Jonathan Lake, 113th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment apprentice,... MORE

Airman 1st Class Jonathan Lake, 113th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment apprentice, tightens a bolt on an air conditioning unit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 27, 2017. The D.C. Air National Guard has various missions including defending the National Capital Region, supporting the District and local communities during special security events and natural disasters, and maintaining a worldwide deployable fighter and support force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

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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...