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CBRN teams enhance readiness through collaborative training exercise
October 28, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear teams from across the National Capital Region participated in a training exercise aimed at enhancing their operational readiness, Aug. 23, 2024. Organized by the Installation Office of Emergency Management, the exercise tested participants’ ability to respond to simulated chemical and biological threats... MORE

From left, U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Maria Reffner, flight commander at the Installation Office of Emergency Management, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron; Senior Airman Samuel Baker, operations team member; and Senior Airman Steven Fazakerley, training team member, conduct reconnaissance during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 23, 2024. The exercise tested Airmen's abilities to operate in full protective gear while responding to simulated CBRN threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Isaac March)

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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...