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11th Wing JA receives USO honor, distinction
April 29, 2011 — Captain Wendy Buckingham, 11th Wing assistant staff judge advocate and chief of labor law and claims here, was recently honored at a USO Woman of Year Luncheon.Previously stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Captain Buckingham served as chief of adverse actions, labor law, medical law, and operations law.In June 2009, prior to her move to... MORE

Christmas spirit alive in April as JBA members help family in need
April 13, 2011 — In a true embodiment of Service Before Self, approximately 20 Joint Base Andrews members joined forces with Christmas in April * Prince George's County, a local volunteer organization, to help a family in need April 2, hereThe volunteer team, consisting of skilled builders from the 11th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron structures shop and others... MORE

Tools of the building trade lie in wait as volunteers from Joint Base Andrews construct a wheelchair ramp at the Callahan residence in Upper Marlboro, Md., April 2. In conjunction with Christmas in April * Prince George's County, volunteers helped make the Callahan residence wheelchair accessible. Daniel Callahan, 19, was paralyzed in an automobile accident Jan. 23 on the Capital Beltway. The accident also claimed the life of his 21 year old brother, David. The boys' mother works for the Judge Advocate General at the Washington Navy Yard on Joint Base Andrews. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Torey Griffith)(Released)

Black Flag participants train to be ready, always
April 6, 2011 — Fire fighters arrive at the commissary. Barely able to see their hands in front of their faces, the firemen prepare themselves for the task ahead. With smoke pouring out of the once marketplace, a smoldering pile of rubble is the only barrier between these saviors and the potential victims inside. Are there people alive in there? After plotting... MORE

Staff Sgt. Danielle Clements, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron NCOIC of readiness and emergency management logistics, scans a table using an identiFINDER to try and indentify if there are any radioactive chemicals inside a simulated cave in Afghanistan during a Black Flag exercise in Gallagher, W. Va. March 29. Members from the 79th Medical Wing, 11 CES, and Air Force District of Washington participate in this five day exercise each year to sharpen their chemical, radiological, nuclear or high-yield explosive readiness skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Melissa V. Brownstein)

1HS Airmen train Afghan Air Force Pilots
April 4, 2011 — True to the 11th Wing principals of vigilance, precision and global impact, deployed members of the 1st Helicopter Squadron are improving the world one pilot at a time as they train members of the Afghan Air Force.A milestone in the development of the Afghan Air Force, the first Afghan pilots began their eight-week instruction course early in... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryan Costerisan, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, relays the location of an Mi-17 helicopter during a formation flight at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan, Feb. 7, 2011. Formation flying is part of the tactical flying phase of the Afghan pilot training program at Shindand Air Base. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Eric Harris) (RELEASED)

99 Airmen Soar to Perfection
March 30, 2011 — The Airmen, M-16 rifles in hand, crouch and wait silently. They scan the horizon, peering through the crisp air across the landing zone, and anxiously await the arrival of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and the aircrew' s signal to load. The servicemembers check and re-check their equipment and mentally rehearse their actions. The load of... MORE

11th Security Forces Group Airmen provide cover while a UH-60 Black Hawk takes off during helicopter deployment readiness training March 25, 2011, at Davison Army Airfield, Va. Airmen are increasingly traveling by helicopter to avoid improvised explosive devices and direct gun fire associated with road convoys in a deployed environment. This training program gives them the confidence to execute their core job and not be distracted by the noise, confusion and unfamiliarity of tactical joint air operations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Perry Aston) (Released)

Servicemembers reminded of courage, valor during building dedication
March 24, 2011 — The new William A. Jones III Building officially opened its doors here March 22 during a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony attended by several senior Air Force, civic and community leaders and approximately 400 base personnel. Air Force leaders who took part in the ceremony included Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley; Robert Corsi,... MORE

(From the left to the right) Mr. Terry Edwards, Air Force Center of Engineering and Environment, Colonel Ken Rizer, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, Mr. Robert E. Corsi, Jr., Deputy Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, Representative Steny Hoyer, 5th Congressional District of Maryland, Elizabeth Jones and Anne Gilfillan, daughters of the building's namesake, the Honorable Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force, Maj. Gen. Darren McDew, Air Force District of Washington commander, and Mr. Timothy Wall, President of CDM Federal Programs Corporation, cut a ribbon signifying the dedication of the new Colonel William Atkinson Jones III building at Joint Base Andrews March 22, 2011. "The Jones Building" is a made from 20 percent recycled material and features a storm water recycling system and green roof, which will help power the energy efficient building while saving the Air Force 44.7 percent annually over the building it is replacing. An air commando and A-1H Skyraider pilot, Colonel Jones was a hero of the Vietnam War and a Medal of Honor recipient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melissa V. Brownstein)

11th Wing teams up with 167th Airlift Wing for disbursement exercise
March 23, 2011 — In a shining example of total force integration, a barrage of units came together March 16 to accomplish an important exercise that demonstrated the flexibility, versatility and superiority of the Air Force.Members of the 11th Wing, to include the 1st Helicopter Squadron, the 811th Operations Support Squadron, the 811 Logistics Readiness Squadron... MORE

A 1st Helicopter Squadron Airman balances as an aircrew flight equipment Airman removes protective gear during a decontamination exercise March 16. An example of total force integration between active duty units from Joint Base Andrews and the West Virginia Air National Guard's 167th Airlift Wing, the disbursement exercise allowed all participating units a chance to practice an evacuation of Air Force assets in the event of a chemical attack on the U.S. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Torey Griffith)

Woman with a heart of support
March 9, 2011 — While balancing duties as the wife of an Air Force servicemember and mother of three boys, Denise Gardner sets her thoughts on fellow families attached to the 1st Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Andrews."I think about it all the time! How can I help the families?" she said.Possessing nearly 20 years experience as a military spouse and 17 years as a... MORE

If you love your work, it'll never feel like work
February 2, 2011 — April 1 is a big day. More commonly known as April Fools Day. Most Americans mark April 1st on their calendars as a day of jokes, jest and nothing more. On Mrs. Sandra M. Hopkins's calendar however, April 1st, 2011 holds a lot more weight. April 1 is the day Mrs. Hopkins begins a new chapter in her life and finally retires from her 11th Civil... MORE

An NFL Divisional round playoffs weekend filled with rematches
January 13, 2011 — Baltimore @ PittsburghThis may be the one game of the weekend that most people will expect to be an absolute slobberknocker, as is common place when these two teams meet. There might not be another matchup that epitomizes NFL defensive toughness more than the Ravens-Steelers. These AFC North teams split during the regular season, each team winning... MORE