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Congratulations to Team Andrews' newest Technical Sergeants
June 27, 2013 — Congratulations to Team Andrews newest Technical Sergeants!89th Airlift WingJOSEPH WRIGHTAMY... MORE

Senior Airman James F. Davis Jr. named Team Andrews Warrior of the Week
June 27, 2013 — Senior Airman James F. Davis Jr., 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron scheduled maintenance liaison,... MORE

Senior Airman James F. Davis Jr., 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron scheduled maintenance liaison, was recognized as the Team Andrews Warrior of the Week for his leadership and outstanding performance. Davis' section recently underwent a vigorous inspection during which there were no flaws or "write-ups" found.

The High Point, N.C., native also headed a recent sports day for the flight, contributing to his unit’s morale and readiness.

“At the 11th LRS, we’re always mission ready,” Davis said. “Readiness and precision are the keys to our ability to provide world-class customer service here at Andrews and to contribute to the 11th Wing’s global mission.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)
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Wounded Warriors adapt, overcome at Andrews sports camp
June 26, 2013 — More than 30 Air Force Wounded Warriors gathered at the West Fitness Center on June 26, to kick off... MORE

Staff Sgt. Alexander Tonic, from the 32nd Intelligence Squadronat Fort Meade, Md., draws back a compound bow at the archery range at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 26, 2013. Tonic is a participant in an Air Force Wounded Warriors Adaptive Sports Camp, a program designed to help Air Force warriors get back in the game of life through physical activity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)

Proud Protocol Service
June 25, 2013 — Senior Airman Steven Wirth, 11th Logistic Readiness Squadron Protocol Service vehicle operator, has... MORE

11th Logistic Readiness Squadron Protocol Services vehicle operators Senior Airman Steven Wirth and Airman 1st Class Gerald Romo exchange insight on guidelines for transporting distinguished visitors outside of Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley’s farewell ceremony held at Joint Base Andrews' Hangar Three on June 21, 2013. The National Capital Region averages 1,500 distinguished visitor requests annually. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Amber Russell)

An unCOMMon opportunity
June 21, 2013 — It was like many other Friday mornings at Andrews. The base bustled; busy with myriad missions that... MORE

Airman Wade Fielder of Paso Robles, Calif., is a cyber transportation systems technician for the 744th Communications Group at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Fielder volunteered to be an usher at Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley's farewell ceremony June 21, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)

Band member wins local Emmy
June 21, 2013 — A member of The United States Air Force Band was part of a team presented with an Emmy® award at the... MORE

From left to right, Master Sgt. Jim DeVaughn, of The U.S. Air Force Band,
Mr. James Bigwood, audio supervisor at Maryland Public Television (MPT) and
Mr. Gordon Master, freelance audio engineer, formerly with MPT at the local
EmmyR Awards ceremony.

Get your RecOn
June 21, 2013 — Every service member faces the likelihood of a deployment during their military career. The stress... MORE

Andrews airmen prepare for SECAF farewell
June 20, 2013 — MORE

Airman 1st Class Amber Wiseman,11th Civil Engineering Squadron pest management apprentice, aligns the state flags in preparation for the Secretary of the Air Force Farewell Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 20, 2013. The ceremony will take place in on June 21, where the SECAF , Michael B. Donley, will relinquish his position and retire. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lauren Main)

Andrews Commissary to close Mondays due to furlough
June 19, 2013 — The Defense Commissary Agency recently announced plans to close commissaries at most military... 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)

Sixth generation descendants of Darcey family visit Belle Chance
June 18, 2013 — Nestled inside the gates of Joint Base Andrews, Md., lies Belle Chance, the current residence of the... MORE

The Darcey family cemetery located on the grounds of Belle Chance dates back to the nineteenth –century. It is one of several private Prince George’s County cemeteries. Belle Chance is also the home of the assistant vice chief of staff and director, Air Staff, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force. Tombstones mark the gravesite of the remains of Edward Darcey and his wife Hannah. (U.S. Air Force photo /Aletha Frost)

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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...