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Affordable Care Act will impact federal civilian employees
September 30, 2013 — Starting in January, all individuals must maintain minimum health care coverage for themselves and... MORE

DOD spells out closure contingency plan guidance
September 30, 2013 — DOD officials issued guidance to the force in the event appropriations lapse Oct. 1 and a government... MORE

Returning deployers be like: 'Dude ... Where's my car?'
September 25, 2013 — Airman, Soldiers and Sailors who have deployed are well aware of the lengthy checklist to complete,... MORE

DoD-Redskins battle childhood obesity
September 25, 2013 — Joint Base Andrews hosted NFL Play 60 and the Washington Redskins on Sept. 24, with the "Salute to... MORE

Washington Redskins linebacker Darryl Tapp assists in a football drill during the Salute to Play 60 Military Challenge at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 24, 2013. The initiative is part of the National Football League’s larger Play 60 campaign, which is designed to encourage kids to be active for 60 minutes a day to help reverse the trend of childhood obesity. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

Kosovo Campaign Medal shifts to Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
September 25, 2013 — The Defense Department has announced the transition of the Kosovo Campaign Medal to the Armed Forces... MORE

Andrews offers flu vaccine
September 24, 2013 — The 779th Medical Group Immunization Services Clinic is slated to have a flu vaccine drive for all... MORE

JBA Airmen carry on POW/MIA remembrance
September 24, 2013 — Commemorating the 33rd anniversary of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, members of the Air Force... MORE

Members of the POW/MIA Vigil Run carry the flag on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 19, 2013. The flag was to remain constantly in motion during the 24 hour vigil run. National POW/MIA Remembrance Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year in honor of those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

Team Andrews honors POW/MIA Remembrance Day
September 20, 2013 — Team Andrews members came together today to honor service members who were taken as prisoners of... MORE

The Green Knights Motorcycle Club drives the POW/MIA flag to present at the Airmen Memorial Museum in Suitland, Md., Sept. 20, 2013. In honor of National POW/MIA Remembrance Day the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 102 held a recognition ceremony near Joint Base Andrews. The Green Knights are a military organized club who work with the Wing Safety Office and Security Forces to help riders retain their rights while following the regulations set forth by the Federal, State, and local bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

AF Honor Guard mission, culture captured in new Max Impact video
September 20, 2013 — Max Impact, the premier rock band of The United States Air Force Band, debuted their latest music... MORE

Members of Max Impact on location at a video shoot of their new song, "Stand." (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Robert Kamholz)

89th Air Lift Wing witnesses birth of Air Force in 1947
September 18, 2013 — The 900th Air Base Squadron, which would be later be renamed the 89th Air Lift Wing, operated the... MORE

The Air Force turns 66 years old today. (U.S. Air Force graphic/SSgts Nichelle Anderson and 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...