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Andrews Air Show carries on century-old aviation tradition
August 18, 2025
Spectators gather for the Joint Service Open House at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, May 11, 1985.

A legacy of service: From Army airfield to America’s Airfield
June 13, 2025
U.S. Army Maj. H.J. Nottingham (left) shakes hands with Capt. A.W. Salter, Jr. (right) as he takes over command of the airfield on May 2, 1943, at Camp Springs Army Airfield, Md. Behind them is a P-47 Thunderbolt – which was flown by Capt. D.A. Douglass (middle) -- that was the first aircraft to land at the airfield. (U.S. Army Photo)

Historical profile: AFMS Airmen enable AFDW’s global impact
July 25, 2024
Brig. Gen. Frank Gorenc, Air Force District of Washington commander, thanks an injured service member for his service during his visit to the Aeromedical Staging Facility July 10. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tanika Belfield)

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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...