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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)

Warrior of the Week
November 15, 2013 — Nicholas Halloran, 811th Operations Group contract officer technical representative, is this week's Warrior of the Week. The Charles County, Md., native and a former United States Marine, has deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. He served his country as an aircraft mechanic before seperating from the military and joining the civilian workforce. On... MORE

Nicholas Halloran, 811th Operations Group contract officer technical representative, is this week's Warrior of the Week. The Charles County, Md., native and a former United States Marine, has deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. He served his country as an aircraft mechanic before separating from the military and joining the civilian workforce. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)

Warrior of the Week
November 6, 2013 — Airman 1st Class Nicholas Giusti, United States Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, is this week's Warrior of the Week.The Frederick, Md. native has been a ceremonial guardsman for more than one year. As a body bearer, his primary responsibility is carrying the nation's heroes to their final resting place in Arlington National... MORE

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Giusti, United States Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, is this week’s Warrior of the Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Frederick, Md. native has been a ceremonial guardsman for more than one year. As a body bearer, his primary responsibility is carrying the nation’s heroes to their final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Survivor: Ready to wear the pink ribbon
November 5, 2013 — Her story begins with doubt that she had any serious health issues. Brandi Jackson, a military spouse and mother of two who decided to schedule her annual "Well Woman" appointment at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center her for Sept. 14, 2012. The decision to make the appointment came after growing concerns and question of when to expect... MORE

Brandi Jackson embraces her daughter Elsie while relaxing at their home on Oct. 29, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Jackson leaned on her family, friends and church family for support, ensuring her two children were taken care of while she received treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

JBA Energy Action Month events emphasize everyone's role in conserving, cutting utility use
October 29, 2013 — For the past month, you would have needed a lot of energy to keep up with Master Sgt. Chad Stakolosa, a man on a mission to spread the word of conserving and cutting utility usage on Joint Base Andrews.Serving as the 11th Wing's Energy Action Month lead, he, along with other units' volunteers, has traversed the entire installation publicizing the... MORE

This year’s theme, “I am Air Force Energy,” puts personnel at the center of the campaign. The goal is to inspire the total force to make a commitment to a continual change in organizational and personal energy use and help Airmen realize they can make a difference in overall Air Force energy efforts.

New SARC + SAPR upgrades = Zero tolerance
October 29, 2013 — In the face of any unwanted sexual advance, assertively saying "no," is an inalienable human right. When someone's ability to give consent is impaired by intoxication, sleep or handicap; or someone is coerced, bribed or forced into a sexual situation, their power gets taken away. When a Team Andrews member reports such an atrocity, Andrea Verdino,... MORE

Special Victims' Counsel provides sexual assault victims legal assistance.

Joint Base Andrews Community Prepares to SHARE
October 15, 2013 — A government shutdown can undermine a military or civil service family's ability to provide for themselves since paychecks may not be forthcoming. Other services will be reduced, if not suspended, for the duration of the disruption. But at Joint Base Andrews, the idea of the military family as a collective of many people who support each other when... MORE

A SHARE program participants pick up their food packages at the Military and Family Support Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 27, 2013. The Self Help And Resource Empowerment (SHARE) program is an exchange of sorts where participants volunteer up to two hours per month of their time to their community in order to purchase a package of food at a discounted rate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)

811th Airman pursues cycling excellence abroad
September 26, 2013 — A world away from his hometown in Eauclaire, Wis., Senior Airman David Flaten found himself tracking major trails above an old mining site during the 2013 Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) cycling competition in Leopoldsburg, Belgium.Flaten, an 811th Security Forces Squadron protective service member, was one of nine athletes selected... MORE

Senior Airman David Flaten executes a "bunny hop” or lifting up of both wheels of the bike off the ground, then exploding upward to clear any obstructions in one’s path, during the 2013 Conseil International Sport Militaire (CISM) cycling competition. The 811th Security Forces Squadron protective service member was selected to represent the United States Armed Forces for the cycling championship event held Sept. 2 to Sept. 6, in Leopoldsburg, Belgium. (Courtesy photo)