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Courageous Airman receives Purple Heart
September 22, 2011
Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shakes hands with Tech Sgt. Michael Danylec, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, after presenting Danylec with the Purple Heart on Sept. 16.  Danylec was severly injured while disarming an improvised explosive device while deployed to the Kandahar Province in Afghanistan.  (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lindsey Beadle)

History of the Grey Geese
September 21, 2011
11th Wing shield (color), U.S. Air Force graphic

Fighting for those who fight - Air Force Sergeants Association
September 15, 2011
Master Sgt. Paul Grugin, left, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeant and Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 102 president, chats with Master Sgt. Maurice Osborne, 1st Airlift Squadron flight attendant and AFSA legislative trustee, Sept. 12 about issues necessary for discussion at an upcoming AFSA meeting. Through legislative review, all issues brought to AFSA Chapter 102 members are evaluated by the special-interest group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lindsey A. Beadle)

Team Andrews defenders take part in Ruck March to Remember
September 8, 2011
Brig. Gen. Jimmy McMillian, headquarters director of Security Forces, and 2nd Lt. Sean Long, 11th Security Forces Squadron flight commander, lead the way during the Ruck March to Remember.  Team Andrews defenders marched the guidon more than 150 miles from West Virginia to Pennsylvania. (courtesy photo)

Whether the weather is hot or cold, the 89th Weather Flight is in the fight
August 16, 2011
Tech Sgt. Jonathan Liska, 89th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight chief, uses an instrument that determines the ceiling, or height of the clouds, at Joint Base Andrews July 29.  The weather flight provides information for mission planning and execution, base activities and asset protection.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Torey Griffith)

Retired 82nd Airborne Commander is example for all JBA Airmen
August 4, 2011
Photos of Dr. Reginald Grier showcase the beginning and near end of his extensive 30-year Army career. Having seen numerous countries and been deployed numerous times, Joint Base Andrews members are among greatness with Grier being a frequent visitor of the on-base facilities here. (Courtesy photos)

Cool Beans - Team Andrews members delight in visit from Jelly Belly leadership
August 4, 2011
Master Sgt. Michelle Tancrede, NCO in charge of mission operations, 779th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, shows Robert M. Simpson Jr., Jelly Belly Candy Company President and Chief Operating Officer, and Herman G. Rowland Sr., Jelly Belly Candy Company Chairman of the Board, the Heritage Wall during their tour of the 779th Aeromedical Staging Facility here July 13. Simpson and Rowland participated in the Andrews Leadership Series, an initiative spearheaded by Col. Kenneth Rizer, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander. The series showcases high-profile military and civic members who are leaders in their respective field. The program also aims to educate servicemembers about the characteristics of being a leader and provides JBA members with the tools they need to become better leaders themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Turner)

Tips for Monumental success shine through during Andrews Leadership Series
August 4, 2011
Mr. Ted Leonsis, founder and chairman of Monumental Sports and Entertainment signs his Andrews Leadership Poster after the seventh installment of the Andrews Leaders Series in the Air Force Conference Center here Aug. 3. The monthly guest speaker forum provides a unique venue for nationally recognized leaders to motivate and inspire Joint Base Andrews military and civilian personnel. (Photo by Bobby Jones)

A bitterSweet love story - Andrews widow, widower find happiness after tragedy
July 21, 2011
Newly-married Master Sgt. Christopher Sweet and Danielle Balmer pose for pictures on their wedding day, July 4th at the Air Force Memorial in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Hans and Nicole Photography)

National Capital Region Servicemembers go airborne
July 20, 2011
11th Wing Security Forces Airmen load a litter onto a static CH-60 Blackhawk as they train for airborne operations at Davidson Army Airfeild, Va. July 19.  Members of the 89th Communications Squadron from Joint Base Andrews, Md., 579th Medical Group from Joint Base Annacostia-Bolling, and the 55th Signal Company from Fort Meade, Md. also attended the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Torey Griffith)

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