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First sergeant overcomes adversity; retires with former diamond
December 12, 2019
Bounce back
Monument dedication honors JBA namesake
May 9, 2018
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Native warrior culture
November 21, 2017
Capt. Trueblood poses
AF Nurse receives bronze medal
May 12, 2017
A 779th Medical Group member is presented with a Bronze Star Medal during a commander's call at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 3, 2017. The individuals in the group were each presented a medal for their life saving work during a recent deployment. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)
USAF family light it up blue
April 27, 2017
The Christi family poses for a photo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 27, 2017. Michael Christi, far right, son of Jeff Christi and Maj. Rebecca Christi, 799th Medical Group pediatrician, has autism spectrum disorder. The Air Force provides Michael with health and educational services, including Exceptional Family Member Program and Extended Care Health Options, which in turn provide therapies such as applied behavior analogy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. April is also Autism Awareness Month, which is meant to increase understanding and acceptance of autism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
Prince George’s County, JBA support aircraft incident
April 14, 2017
JBA members discuss future operations in Clinton, Md., April 13, 2017. Many JBA members are out here provideing support becasue of a F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 113th Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md. crashed April 5, 2017 approximately six miles southwest from JBA.
Yoga instructor stretches JBA members' resiliency
March 10, 2017
Le Nguyen, West Fitness Center yoga instructor, holds her hands together during her yoga class at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 9, 2017. Nguyen has been volunteering at JBA as a yoga instructor since October 2015 and has been practicing yoga for eight years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
Aiding Recovery through Movement
February 3, 2017
Staff Sgt. Kivynn Pabst, left, 779th Medical Group physical medicine technician, performs a stretch with Master Sgt. Christina Chislom, right, Malcolm Grow Medical Center patient, during a physical therapy appointment at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 2, 2017. Pabst gives Chislom treatment based on her unique needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
Caretakers of Andrews’ furry warriors
December 22, 2016
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Valerie Garvin, Public Health Command District animal care specialist, budgets the Veterinary Treatment Facility income at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2016. As an animal care specialist, she manages and files everything in the facility including budgets, medications and patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
Farewell to Chief Topa
December 21, 2016
Chief Master Sgt. Nathaniel Perry, left, 79th Medical Wing command chief master sergeant, hugs Chief Master Sgt. Beth Topa, right, retired 11th Wing command chief master sergeant, at her retirement ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2016. Topa officially retired on Dec. 9 after serving 24 years in the U.S. Air Force.