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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

Turkey Fryers Can Start House Fires
November 12, 2013 — Outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers cook up juicy turkeys in a fraction of the time it takes to roast... MORE

JBA hosts Veterans History Project Reception
November 8, 2013 — American war veterans attend the Veterans History Project Reception at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov... MORE

Daniel Brewington, left, a World War II veteran speaks with Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards, center, and Col. Daniel Waters at the Veterans History Project Reception at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 8, 2013. The United States Congress created the Veterans History Project in 2000 to collect, preserve and make accessible the personal accounts of American, war veterans. Waters is the vice commander of 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews and Edwards represents Maryland’s 4th Congressional District. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)

JBA celebrates Veteran's Day
November 8, 2013 — The 89th Airlift Wing held a special reveille ceremony in honor of Veteran's Day, Nov. 8. More than... MORE

Airmen from the 89th Airlift Wing salute as a team of ceremonial guardsmen raise the flag outside of the 89th AW headquarters building on Joint Base Andrews, Md., during a special reveille ceremony in honor of Veteran's Day, Nov. 8. More than 175 Airmen gathered in formation for the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lauren Main)

Commissary to begin ID card scanning Nov. 11
November 7, 2013 — Patrons at the commissary here will have their ID cards scanned at checkout beginning Nov. 11,... MORE

Workers at the Joint Base Andrews Commissary gather shopping carts from the parking lot June 17, 2013. The Andrews Commissary is slated to close on Mondays from July 8 through Sept. 30 due to a sequester-driven furlough of DoD civilian employees. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)

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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...