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President-Elect Arrives at JBA
January 19, 2017
President-Elect Donald Trump and his family land at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 19, 2017. Trump arrived from New York in preparation for his inauguration ceremony, to take place Jan. 20, 2017. This marks the first time Trump will have arrived at JBA in an official capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

JBA hosts media day
January 17, 2017
Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Valadie, U.S. Air Force Band drum major, poses for a portrait during media day at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Jan. 13, 2017. Valadie, is responsible for leading the band during ceremonial processions, and is the seventh drum major in its history. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Morris)

AF members educate youth at career day
December 22, 2016
Master Sgt. David Gray, 113th Air National Guard security forces member, walks into a classroom at Charles Carroll Middle School during their Career and Technical Education Fair in New Carrollton, Md., Dec. 21, 2016. This is the fifth time Gray has volunteered to speak with students about the benefits of the U.S. Air Force as a career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

JBA's 89th AW supports First Family's final flight of 2016
December 21, 2016
President Barack Obama, the First Lady and their two daughters arrive at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, Dec. 16, 2016. Their flight to Hawaii out of Joint Base Andrews, Md., supported by the 89th Airlift Wing, was their last on Air Force One for 2016. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Theanne Herrmann)

Up to their 'waste' in work
December 19, 2016
Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, puts on waders and a protective suit as gear before going into a sewage containment hole at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 13, 2016. Teichert wanted to experience some of what the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel system maintenance members do day-to-day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

West Fitness Center gets renovated
December 14, 2016
Senior Airman Anthony Vallejos, 811th Security Forces Squadon raven, ties his boots inside the newly renovated West Fitness Center locker room at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 13, 2016. The improvements to the locker rooms included new ceilings, saunas, lockers, and heating ventilation and air conditioning units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

AF Band creates holiday music for National Tree lighting
December 2, 2016
The National Christmas Tree remains unlit before the 2016 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington, D.C., Dec. 1, 2016. The annual tree lighting tradition began in 1923 and has continued every year since. This year’s event included performances from a variety of artists, a storybook reading, and a speech by President Barack Obama. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Ready, aim, fire
November 10, 2016
Airman Gabrielle Spalding, 11th Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, hangs up a target during the 2nd Annual Excellence in Competition on Joint Base Andrews, Nov. 8, 2016. Service members were broken into relays to allow everyone who signed up the chance to participate and test their marksmanship, with each member shooting 30 rounds from a Beretta M9 pistol. Targets were scored by combat arms instructors, and then compared to determine the best marksman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

AF Band tour honors vets, inspires patriotism
November 1, 2016
Col. Larry H. Lang, U.S. Air Force Band conductor and commander, conducts the group during a Fall 2016 Tour performance in Pittsburgh, Oct. 29, 2016. The band travelled from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh during a 10-day trek through the two states to inspire patriotism, honor veterans and represent the U.S. Air Force throughout the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Submerged training
November 1, 2016
Lt. Col. Dave Fink, 1st Helicopter Squadron pilot, sits upside down during Helicopter Emergency Egress Device Training at Prince George’s Community College’s Robert I. Bickford Natatorium in Largo, Md., Oct. 28, 2016. The training, specific to helicopter aircrews, teaches the proper way to evacuate a helicopter if it goes down over a body of water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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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...