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Honoring Our Fallen, Supporting Their Legacy
February 3, 2014 — Whether it is in the warmth of spring or the cold of winter, the mission of an Air Force chaplain, their assistants and the Arlington Ladies never fades. This is the purpose of the Arlington National Cemetery, Va.; to honor our nation's fallen heroes and provide spiritual care for their loved ones. Arlington National Cemetery is a 624-acre stretch... MORE

Arlington National Cemetery, Va. contains the gravesites of more than 400,000 service members, their families, military chaplains, nurses, confederate and union soldiers, former slaves, presidents and senators. The cemetery has the second largest number of burials of any national cemetery in the United States, with approximately 6,900 burials a year; just behind Calverton National Cemetery in Long Island, N.Y. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

IDS presents: Passport to a better relationship in 2014
January 31, 2014 — "To the world you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world."Being married or in a committed relationship often means you are someone else's world. If you're lucky, another person can be your best friend, true-love and/or life-long partner all-in-one. While being the world to someone may seem quite riveting, life's challenges... MORE

Military couples watch, “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage,” presented by Joint Base Andrews Integrated Delivery System during a couples retreat at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 30th, 2013. Colonel Daniel Waters and his wife Liz hosted this event called, “Your Passport to a Better Relationship in 2014." IDS is designed to integrate and implement community outreach and prevention programs to Team Andrews. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

"Snow" big deal
January 28, 2014 — Some people get a day off when it snows, but for a select group of Team Andrews members, the job is just beginning.11th Civil Engineer Squadron, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron and Base Operations all assist on the flight line when it comes to clearing the snow from the runway.Preparation begins well in advance for the snow season, which ranges... MORE

11th Civil Engineer Squadron equipment operators clear snow from the flight line at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 23, 2014. As colder temperatures surround the installation, team members remain on-call and ready to assemble within moments. Nights before forecasted flurries, personnel arrive to work hours before precipitation hits, standing ready to move as soon as the first flake falls. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

Victim Advocate Stands up for Sexual Assault Awareness
December 18, 2013 — Tech. Sgt. Takisha Thompson, National Reconnaissance Office unit education and training manager, is this week's Warrior of the Week. The California native is responsible for formal, ancillary and upgrade training for the military and civilian personnel in her unit. She is also a victim advocate for the National Capital Region Sexual Assault... MORE

Airman goes above and beyond
December 5, 2013 — Airman 1st Class Christopher Brown, 811th Operation Support Squadron host aviation resource manager, is the Team Andrews Warrior of the Week.Born in Merced, Calif., raised in Atwater, Calif., Brown has been proudly serving in the Air Force since April 2010."I joined the Air Force to serve my country, live a new and exciting lifestyle and to get an... MORE

Airman 1st Class Christopher Brown, 811th Operation Support Squadron/Host Aviation Resource manager, is this week’s Warrior of the Week. Brown was recognized as Warrior of the Week because of his outstanding professionalism and customer focus. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Team Andrews fulfills 8-year-old's dream
December 4, 2013 — Team Andrews hosted its annual Pilot for a Day Program here Nov. 22. Ne'Veah Littleton, 8-years-old, was diagnosed with stage four Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, a tumor on the brain stem. He was diagnosed in April 2013. The average survival of children diagnosed with DIPG is approximately nine months. The one-year survival rate is about 30... MORE

Ne’Veah Littleton takes his Pilot for a Day Oath of Office from his wingman, Capt. Brad Lampel, a 201st Airlift Squadron mission pilot, during a day in which Ne’Veah was appointed a pilot for the Pilot for a Day program Joint Base Andrews, Md., November 22, 2013. Ne’Veah is a terminally ill child diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, which is a tumor on the brain stem. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Katie Spencer)

USAF Ceremonial Guardsman shows true colors
November 27, 2013 — Airman 1st Class Jason Black, USAF Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, is this week's Warrior of the Week.The Stockton, Calif., native joined the Air Force on June 19, 2012. While currently serving his first assignment with the Honor Guard, he hopes to pursue a successful career in Special Vehicle Maintenance.In the ceremonial flight, he serves in a... MORE

Airman 1st Class Jason Black, United States Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, is this week’s Warrior of the Week for the week of Nov. 27, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Black was recognized because he displays the leadership, moral ethics, positive attitude, professionalism and the American Airman ethos that excels him above his peers in the USAF Honor Guard and the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Chapel 1 kicks off JBA holiday season
November 27, 2013 — People of different faiths gathered to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the Christmas tree and Menorah lighting ceremony here Nov. 26.The Christmas lighting celebrates the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, said Chaplain (Capt.) Aaron D. Reynolds, 11th Wing Protestant chaplain."In very ancient times, evergreen trees like this were... MORE

Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony R. Wade, 11th Wing Senior Protestant chaplain, and Col. William M. Knight, 11th Wing commander (far left), lower the candy cane to light the Christmas tree and Menorah during the annual ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 26, 2013. The annual event brings people together, regardless of religious preference, to celebrate the holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Small jets, small crew, big mission
November 26, 2013 — Editor's note: Maj. Erik Todoroff and 1st Lt. Daniel Workman, featured in this story, are deployed from Joint Base Andrews, Md.When many people think of deployed aircraft, fighter jets and large cargo jets may come to mind. But amidst the more combat oriented aircraft at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here, is a small executive jet used to... MORE

Maj. Erik Todoroff conducts a preflight inspection on a C-21 Firebass at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Nov. 5, 2013. The C-21’s primary mission here is distinguished visitor transport throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. Todoroff is the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group C-21 commander deployed from Joint Base Andrews, Md., and a Jackson, Mich., native. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)

Warrior of the Week
November 21, 2013 — Vincent Eure, 11th Force Support Squadron youth programs director, is this week's Warrior of the Week.The Portsmouth, Va native has been the Joint Base Andrews youth programs director since 2006. He manages more than 40 employees and more than $1 million in funds for the program budget focusing on youth activities, sports and school-age... MORE

Vincent Eure, 11th Force Support Squadron youth programs director, is this week’s Warrior of the Week. The Portsmouth, Va native has been the Joint Base Andrews youth programs director since 2006. He manages more than 40 employees and more than $1 million in funds for the program budget focusing on youth activities, sports and school-age programs. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)