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JBA, PG County take big steps toward Way Ahead
June 18, 2014 — Col. William Knight, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, along with military and community... MORE

Col. William Knight, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, along with Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III sign the founding documentation for a “Way Ahead” initiative here, June 5, 2014. The Air Force initiative was created to leverage military installation and local community capabilities and resources with a goal of reducing operating costs in support of the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Cloys)

811th SFS Airman pedals forward with relentless motivation
June 18, 2014 — It was summer 2007 in Wausau, Wisconsin. David Flaten had completed his first mountain bike race... MORE

Senior Airman David Flaten, 811th Security Forces Squadron protective services member and professional cross-country mountain biker, trains at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 18, 2014. Flaten is ranked 43rd of 250 according to USA Cycling, the official cycling organization responsible for identifying, training and selecting cyclists to represent the United States in international competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

School-age Programs transition into summer
June 17, 2014 — The Air Force School-Age Program, a before and after school program, has come to a close with the... MORE

Zachary Hjelstrom plays with blocks at the Joint Base Andrews Youth Center as part of an Air Force School-Age Program, June 4, 2014. SAP’s mission is to provide a safe, supervised and healthy environment for children that supports success in school, literacy, community involvement, recreational and leisure activities. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Warrior of the Week
June 13, 2014 — Senior Airman Jonathan L. Jones, an 11th Security Forces Support Squadron pass and registration... MORE

Senior Airman Jonathan L. Jones, an 11th Security Forces Support Squadron pass and registration clerk, is the Warrior of the Week for the week of June 11, 2014 at Joint Base Andrews. Jones is being recognized for his actions during a medical emergency at the Visitor Control Center. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jarrod Maidens)

Quality Force Review Board results released
June 11, 2014 — Air Force commanders will notify Airmen who met the service's Quality Force Review Board last month... MORE

AF to implement new feedback process July 1
June 11, 2014 — In a recent message to Airmen, Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the... MORE

Do Your Part and Vote
June 11, 2014 — There is still time to exercise your right to vote. Please register and request your absentee ballot... MORE

The Andrews Installation Voting Office is located in the base library, which is at the corner of Brookley Ave. and D Street. Hours are:
Monday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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Voter registration easy, necessary requirement to participate in elections
June 11, 2014 — In order to vote in your state's primary or the general election, one must be registered to vote in... MORE

JBA 'fuels' conversion
June 10, 2014 — Members of the 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently implemented a jet fuel conversion here... MORE

An 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel truck is used to refuel a KC-135 Stratotanker on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 6, 2014. Andrews recently went through a fuel conversion from JP-8 to JET A, a commercial grade fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Critical Days of Summer 2014 - ORM style
May 30, 2014 — With the Critical Days of Summer at-hand, it is time to shine light on a fundamental value instilled... MORE

This year’s CDoS Air Force-wide theme, "Risk: Double checks, not second thoughts," encourages Airmen to continue to be responsible wingmen and take care of themselves and those who rely upon them. (Courtesy graphic)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jovan Berry, poses for a portrait.

How a Lifetime of Training Saved a Life

“You better not die; the kids would be so mad.” It’s a surreal scene. The smell of a small, old bathroom, the endless noise of security forces over the radio. A man, blue in the face, face down on the floor in a dire medical situation. And a...

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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...