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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)

1 HS gets new skids on the block
October 29, 2014 — The 11th Wing took possession of the first of three "new" UH-1N helicopters, previously owned by the... MORE

The first of three UH-1N helicopters, previously owned by the U.S. Marine Corps, lands at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 21, 2014. The helicopters will bring increased mission capability for the 11th Wing to support its critical missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Cloys)

Retiree Appreciation Day
October 27, 2014 — MORE

Col. Brad Hoagland, 11th Wing commander, expresses the importance of accessibility to retiree benefits at Joint Base Andrews and Anacostia-Bolling Retiree Appreciation Day at The Club on JBA, Maryland, Oct. 25, 2014. The event featured a health fair, legal and causality assistance, Space-A Travel briefings and identification card renewals. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Award winning author visits JBA youth center
October 24, 2014 — MORE

Youth Center children react after hearing about the famous author and illustrator they are about to meet at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct 24, 2014. Cynthia Leitich Smith, New York Times Best-Selling author and R. Gregory Christie, award- winning children book illustrator, talk with the children about their work while the Reading is Fundamental program delivers free copies of their books to JBA youth. RIF is the largest children’s literacy nonprofit organization in the United States. (U.S Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Airman aids Washington D.C. crash victim
October 24, 2014 — An 89th Communications Squadron Airman saved the life of a middle-aged Washington D.C. woman after... MORE

A crashed car sits on the side of Interstate 495 in Washington D.C. Oct. 16, 2014. The 62-year-old, identified as ‘Hilda,’ swerved off the road, hit a tree and then rolled the car. Shortly after, Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith, 89th Communications Squadron program manager, came to her aid, extinguished a fire and helped emergency services tend to the victim. (Courtesy photo)

Warrior of the Week
October 24, 2014 — Ms. Diana Jones, 11th Force Support Squadron lead training and curriculum specialist, is the Warrior... MORE

Ms. Diana Jones, 11th Force Support Squadron lead training and curriculum specialist, is the Warrior of the Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for the week of Oct. 22, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Aircraft incident at Joint Base Andrews - NAF Washington
October 23, 2014 — At approximately 1:22 P.M. a C-20 Gulfstream aircraft belonging to VR-1, United States Navy, slid to... MORE

Chief of the Repubic of Singapore Air Force visits JBA
October 22, 2014 — MORE

The 811th Operations Group welcomes Maj. Gen. Hoo Cher Mou, Chief of the Republic of Singapore Air Force, to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 20, 2014. The 1st Helicopter Squadron assigned to the 811th OG gave Mou an aerial tour of Washington, D.C. Mou is visiting U.S. Air Force key programs and receiving briefings from Air Force leaders as a mean to strengthen the coalition relationship. (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...