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11th WG Airmen step up ATSO training
January 29, 2018 — 11th Wing Airmen participate in the Ability to Survive and Operate exercise.The ATSO exercise was comprised of several stages, including holding DFPs, applying self-aid buddy care, properly donning mission oriented protective posture gear, and identifying and cordoning off unexploded ordnances. The ATSO was designed to be as realistic as possible to increase quality of training... MORE

Pre-Raven; Do you have what it takes?
March 2, 2017 — Battle cries pierce the air as 10 Army and Air Force security forces and military police members... MORE

Staff Sgt. Brian Sollis, 811th Security Forces Squadron executive aircraft security member and instructor, leads an exercise during Fly-Away Security Team training, nicknamed “Pre-Raven,” at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 24, 2017. This quarterly-held course determines whether applicants can perform the Raven mission of providing discrete, low‐visibility security that ensures protection for Air Force aircraft transiting airfields where security is unknown or deemed inadequate to counter local threats. This includes training in the realm of teamwork, leadership, legal considerations, Redman qualification fights, baton maneuvers and verbal judo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Malcolm Grow projects Training Day closures
August 8, 2016 — BENEFICIARIES NOTICE:Members of the 779th Medical Group participate in mandatory training on the... MORE

Weapons systems training
August 2, 2016 — Joint Base Andrews 11th Security Support Squadron combat arms instructors familiarized themselves with the M24 sniper weapon system and the M107 Barrett 50 caliber sniper rifle at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 26, 2016... MORE

An 11th Security Support Squadron Combat Arms instructor shoots a Barrett M107 rifle at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 15, 2016. Joint Base Andrews combat arms instructors shot two weapon systems to familiarize themselves with the weapons to instruct other service members requiring sniper training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class 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...