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Sister services work together to spruce up D.C. school
February 10, 2012 — Music and laughter resonated through the entrance way of C.W. Harris Elementary School as 75 dutiful service members volunteered to give the school a makeover, Feb. 4. Tech. Sgt. Chris Pearson, Air Force District of Washington dental assistant, headed up the event that brought service members from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Joint Base Andrews,... MORE

WASHINGTON -- Staff Sgt. Crystal Coleman, NCO in charge of knowledge operations for the Secretary of the Air Force, paints an entrance door at C.W. Harris Elementary School Feb. 4. Military personnel from the National Capitol Region and their families helped spruce up the school by painting the hallways and all of the doors, power-washing the exterior, removing graffiti and setting up classrooms. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Russell)

89th Aerial Port Squadron: Air Mobility Command’s cornerstone of excellence
February 3, 2012 — If you envision a Fortune 500 Company, you might think of an institution that has a long-standing reputation for commitment, respect from its shareholders and one that has made few mistakes to reach its pinnacle of success. Although the 89th Aerial Port Squadron is not on that list, it has garnered respect for its commitment and dedication to its... MORE

Col. Ken Rizer, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, escorts President Barack Obama to Air Force One during an outbound mission here Jan. 25. The 89th Airlift Wing Special Air Mission Passenger (SAMPAX) element is the only one of its kind in the Air Force. SAMPAX is responsible for coordinating ground operations for aircraft transporting the President and Vice President and U.S. and foreign heads of state. (Photo/Bobby Jones)aircraft during a presidential-level mission here Jan. 25. (Photo/Bobby Jones)

Carbon Monoxide: A small molecular compound with enormous impact
February 3, 2012 — Unlike most things lethal to humans, it is unseen, unheard and nearly undetectable - until it's too late. It's not a stealth B-2 Spirit bomber or F-35 Lightning II fighter; it's a simple compound found everywhere on earth made of one carbon atom and one oxygen atom.Carbon monoxide, or CO, is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that is a byproduct... MORE

JBA Marines complete Lance Corporal's Course, excel as future leaders
January 27, 2012 — As a military installation primarily made up of Air Force assets, the majority of missions coming out of Joint Base Andrews focus on its blue and white aircraft - to include Air Force One. However, unknown to the majority of personnel who live and work here, Andrews is also home to two U.S. Marine Corps squadrons.One squadron, Marine Transport... MORE

Marine Gunnery Sergeant Shannon Hyde, Marine Transport Squadron Andrews NCO in charge, speaks to Lance Corporals Samael J. FanesteEspina and Jean Henry, Marine Transport Squadron Andrews operations technicians, about the different tools they can use as physical training leaders during their Lance Corporal’s Course here, Jan. 10. The course provides training in drill, Marine Corps history, codes of conduct, mentorship and many other classes geared toward improving the Marines before they take on the responsibility of becoming NCOs. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Perry Aston)

Joint Base Andrews members reflect on MLK legacy
January 19, 2012 — In the midst of celebrating the 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. memorial day, Joint Base Andrews members paused to reflect on what MLK's journey for civil rights meant to them at the newest monument on the Washington Mall -- "The Stone of Hope" memorial that commemorates Dr. King's contributions to racial equality. "Every day we are living... MORE

Robert Jenkins, a 95-year-old Navy veteran and part-time bagger at the Andrews Commissary, sees Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a role model for all generations. (photo/Bobby Jones)

Andrews spreads Holiday cheer with 'Parents and Children Fighting Cancer' party
December 9, 2011 — Hangar 3 was transformed into a winter wonderland Dec. 3, with festive holiday décor for the annual Parents and Children Fighting Cancer holiday party. The yearly event started 24 years ago, inspired by a Team Andrews family with a child battling cancer. "The Family Support Center director, Jeanette Ruffing, thought it would be nice to throw a... MORE

Kialani, 8, daughter of Karl Briales from Lorton, Va., places an ornament on a Christmas tree during the Parents and Children Fighting Cancer holiday event in Hangar 3 on Dec. 3. This is the third year the family has attended the holiday event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)

Paradise Lost: The Legacy of the 11th Bomb Group
December 8, 2011 — Imagine you're an Airman stationed in Hawaii, sleeping in on a Sunday morning with a balmy December breeze that caresses your body with a whisper of wind. Suddenly, the loud retort of an explosion in the distance upsets the fragile tranquility. Then come many more explosions. Then you hear the air sirens and realize that you're about to be thrust... MORE

Airmen, Sailors and Marines scramble to get U.S. aircraft in the air or out of harm’s way as they come under attack on Dec. 7, 1941. U.S. service members fulfilled their military missions while protecting their comrades-at-arms in the face of a surprise assault by an overwhelming enemy airpower, continuing a legacy of service that inspires new generations of military. (Courtesy Photo/National Archives and Records Administration)

AFDW Commander discusses civilian workforce restructuring
November 7, 2011 — Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darren McDew held the first of four town hall meetings today to discuss Air Force-wide workforce restructuring following the Nov. 2, 2011, Air Force announcement that approximately 4,500 civilian manpower positions must be eliminated in calendar year 2012. [See related story.]The announcement... MORE

Youngest Air Force Chaplain calls Andrews home
November 4, 2011 — Chaplain (Capt.) Daniel Kamzan, 11th Wing Jewish chaplain, calls Joint Base Andrews home. Despite his short-lived Air Force career, the 27-year old chaplain is making a name for himself in the "Chief's Own." Revered as a leader by single Airmen during chapel-run retreats and regarded with respect and reverence by those to whom he offers counsel,... MORE

The youngest chaplain in the Air Force, Chaplain (Capt.) Daniel Kamzan, 11th Wing Jewish chaplain, is currently stationed at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lindsey A. Beadle)

844th Communications Group hosts Warrior Day
November 4, 2011 — Airmen from around Joint Base Andrews came together to participate in and support the annual 844th Communications Group Warrior Day competition and exercise Oct. 21 near Freedom Park. The competition was made up of a number of exercises that challenged the Airmen to use skills such as Self Aid Buddy Care, unidentified explosive ordnance... MORE

Airman 1st Class Carl Free, 744th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmissions systems technician; Senior Airman Jermaine Anderson, 744th CS official floor lead; and Master Sgt. Keith Moss, 744th CS quality assurance evaluator, ready their M-16’s under the supervision of Master Sgt. Eric Marsh, 11th Security Forces Group NCO in charge of training, as they head toward their defensive fighting positions during the annual 844th Communications Group Warrior Day Competition on Oct. 21. During this portion of the warrior day, 11th Wing Security Forces acted as opposing forces and led strategic attacks on the DFPs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bahja J. Jones)