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Getting Heavy at JSOH
May 22, 2011 — The aeronautical spotlight often falls on the Air Force's light and agile fighter aircraft, but behind the scenes, the heavies are making things happen.From old to new, several examples of huge haulers were on hand at the 2011 Joint Service Open House here May 21 and 22."The C-5 Super Galaxy is the largest aircraft in the Air Force's inventory,"... MORE

Visitors at the 2011 Joint Service Open House seek shade under the massive shadow cast by a C-17 Globemaster III here May 21. The JSOH affords the public an opportunity to meet the men and women of the Armed Forces and to see military equipment from the Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. The JSOH is planned and conducted through the efforts of active duty, guard and reserve servicemembers, as well as civilian employees, retirees and family members.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Torey Griffith)

Fathers and sons bond to the sound of jet propulsion at 2011 JSOH
May 21, 2011 — Korey Burrows, 8, of Waldorf, Md., snaps his neck up and down in fast succession as a truck with a jet engine strapped to it's bed speeds by, racing an aircraft and leaving a trail of smoke in it's wake. His father, Marcus, tries to direct his attention to the cool water bottles he bought for all three of his sons, who are now standing up out of... MORE

Team Andrews members lose inches to gain miles
May 12, 2011 — Physical fitness should be an important part of anyone's weekly routine, but for members of team Andrews, it is a way of life. One particular program hosted by the West Fitness Center here, is designed to help motivate Andrews members to obtain and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The Biggest Loser competition, modeled after the popular television... MORE

Andrews Thrift Shop hosts fashion show
May 12, 2011 — The Club at Andrews looked more like the set of a retail clothier's commercial Tuesday, as the Andrews Thrift Shop employees and volunteers modeled some examples of the clothes available at the newly remodeled store during an Andrews Officer Spouses Club monthly luncheon.Arlis Perry, AOSC President and event emcee, stressed the quality of the... MORE

Louann Robinson, a member of the Andrews Officer's Spouses Club, models the "simple black dress" from the Andrews Thrift Shop. The AOSC runs the shop, and distributes the proceeds back to the base and local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Torey Griffith)

JBA members mourn with OSI member passing
May 9, 2011 — Members of Joint Base Andrews joined the Air Force Office of Special Investigations community mourn the passing of a fellow Airman during tragic events in Afghanistan in late April. Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Jacobsen, commander, Air Force Office of Special Investigations announced April 29, the death of a female OSI Airman who was deployed in support of... MORE

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)