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First joint Spark Tank fosters creative solutions
April 7, 2021 — The SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center on Joint Base Andrews held its first ever joint 316th Wing and 89th Airlift Wing Spark Tank on March 26, 2021. ... MORE

The SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center on Joint Base Andrews held its first ever joint 316th Wing and 89th Airlift Wing Spark Tank on March 26, 2021. The event provided a forum for presenters to bring forward innovative ideas to wing leadership in hopes of improving base operations and quality of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cary Smith)

First encounter with Grey Wolf
August 10, 2020 — Members of the U.S. Air Force 1st Helicopter Squadron here got their first look at the MH-139A Grey Wolf in Richmond, Virginia, as it made its way from the Boeing production line in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Duke Field, Florida. Pilots from Boeing and Air Force Global Strike Command’s Detachment 7 jointly ferried the aircraft to its first stop, where it met its predecessor -- a 1st Helicopter Squadron Huey. The MH-139A was on its way to Duke Field, where developmental test operations are being conducted by Boeing and the 413th Flight Test Squadron supported by AFGSC Detachment 7... MORE

A UH-1N “Huey” (left) and an MH-139A Grey Wolf (right) sit side-by-side at an airfield in Richmond, Va., July 30, 2020.

First responders pick up on a close call
July 20, 2020 — First responders on duty from the 316th Medical Group and the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron on Joint Base Andrews are always there to protect and defend. In fact, they serve over 30,000 individuals who live and work on JBA daily... MORE

From left, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters Aidan Custer, Airman 1st Class Colton Clifton, Airman 1st Class Josiah Jordan and Donald Simms pose for a photo at Fire Station One on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 17, 2020.

America's Airman: A1C Benjamin Parma
June 19, 2020 — America's Airman: A1C Benjamin Parma... MORE

America's Airman: Tech. Sgt. Jilian McGreen
June 5, 2020 — America's Airman: Tech. Sgt. Jilian McGreen... MORE

Pharmacy curbside pick-up service ends
June 1, 2020 — 11th Medical Group Pharmacy Curbside Pick-up will no longer be available at Malcolm Grow Medical Center beginning today... MORE

America's Airman: Airman 1st Class Wendy Villarreal
May 29, 2020 — This week's America's Airman is Airman 1st Class Wendy Villarreal... MORE

11th FSS invents curbside pickup during COVID-19
April 24, 2020 — The 11th Force Support Squadron implemented a curbside pickup program at the Joint Base Andrews... MORE

Finding Essential Supplies in Unconventional Places
April 24, 2020 — DELIVER DEFENDER EXCELLENCE | The 11th Security Support Squadron continues to provide mission support thanks to assistance from a local business... MORE

Gallons of hand sanitizer sit on a shelf in the Security Forces Combined Resources Facility on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 20, 2020. The 11th Security Support Squadron placed an order for 30 gallons of hand sanitizer to ensure personnel are safe while fulfilling the mission.

JBA Commander answers COVID-19 questions live on Facebook (April 7)
April 8, 2020 — Col. Andrew Purath, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews installation commander, answered questions live on Facebook, April 7, 2020, to address the most pressing questions on the novel coronavirus pandemic from base personnel and the surrounding community... MORE

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Faces behind the Joint Base Andrews Air Show

From logistics and ground operations to aerial coordination, Airmen, civilians and community partners have been working behind the scenes to bring the 2025 Joint Base Andrews Andrews Air Show to life.The work of these teams spans every corner of the...

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Lessons in leadership for new supervisors

I had the honor of serving as class mentor for Airman Leadership School Class 25-Foxtrot, and I was guest speaker at their graduation on Aug. 28, 2025. Watching these dedicated Airmen complete their first level of professional military education was...