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69 APS works with NASA to load satellite
December 4, 2013 — Reservists from the 459th Air Refueling Wing here, and 512th Airlift Wing, Dover Air Force Base,... MORE

A C-5M Super Galaxy is flooded with lights prior to the load of a Global Precipitation Measurement Satellite Nov. 20, 2013, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The satellite, its container and support equipment was loaded on the aircraft at the base en route to its final destination in Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Larlee)

Air Force Concert Band ignites festival of lights
December 3, 2013 — Members of The U.S. Air Force Concert Band performed with The Three Cantors during the National... MORE

Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Hon. Michael Froman and Rabbi Abraham Shemtov light a giant menorah to mark the first night of Hanukkah, during the National Menorah Lighting at The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. on November 27, 2013. One additional candle will be lit each night through Dec. 5 to conclude the eight-day Jewish Holiday. Levi Shemtov is the executive vice president of American Friend of Lubavitch (Chabad), Froman works for the United States Trade Representative and Abraham Shemtov is the chairman, Executive Committee International Chabad Lubavitch Movement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

Capitol Christmas Tree comes to Andrews
December 3, 2013 — Team Andrews members spread yuletide cheer as the 88-foot tall Capitol Christmas... MORE

Joint Base Andrews Honor Guard presents the colors during a celebration to welcome the Capitol Christmas tree to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 24, 2013. The 88-foot tall tree traveled more than 5,000 miles across the country from Washington and made its final stop here before its decorated and put up for display at the U.S. Capitol Building’s west lawn. The Capitol Christmas Tree has been a tradition at the U.S. Capitol since 1964. The tree will be lit from night fall until 11 p.m. each evening through January 1, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

Holiday medical closures announced
November 27, 2013 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center, home of the 779th Medical Group on Joint Base... MORE

Air Force specialties affected by retraining reduction
November 27, 2013 — As many as 1,000 Airmen may be affected by a recently identified decrease in fiscal 2014 retraining... MORE

45 AFSCs removed from SRB list as AF gets leaner, smaller
November 27, 2013 — Forty-five AFSCs will no longer be eligible for the selective reenlistment bonus effective Dec. 5... MORE

Passenger Terminal to reduce hours beginning Dec. 15
November 22, 2013 — The passenger terminal here, which has been a 24-hour operation, will close from 10 p.m. - 4 a.m... MORE

50 Years of Civil Service
November 19, 2013 — John R. Botwinick, 89th Communications Squadron mission systems flight chief was awarded the 50... MORE

Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew awards the 50 Years of Civil Service pin to John, R. Botwinick at the 89th Communications Squadron on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 18, 2013. Botwinick retired from the Air Force after 23 years, and in 1985 went on to work as a federal employee. McDew is the 18th Air Force commander and Botwinick is a 89th Communications Squadron, mission systems flight chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

Congratulations to the Air Force District of Washington's Newest Chief Master Sergeant Selects
November 15, 2013 — Air Force District of Washington:Granan, PatriciaOgden, ScottHeadquarters Air Force:Formica,... MORE

2014 Joint Service Open House Cancelled
November 14, 2013 — In accordance with the Department of Defense's fiscal year 2014 community outreach plan, the Joint... MORE

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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...