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Lighting up D.C.: Andrews Fire Dept, 316 EOD recognized during Banana Ball national tour
July 3, 2025 — U.S. Airmen and civilians, assigned to the Joint Base Andrews Fire Department, and the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team pose with the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters baseball teams before a game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2025. The Fire Department and EOD teams were recognized during the game as part of an on-going tradition of the Banana Ball organization celebrating local heroes while on their national tour... MORE

Service members wave on a baseball field.

Savannah Bananas soar over D.C. with the 1st Helicopter Squadron
July 14, 2024 — The 1st Helicopter Squadron partnered with the Savannah Bananas baseball team for an aerial tour around Washington, D.C., July 11. The flight was part of the Savannah Bananas’ pregame presentation showcased to thousands of fans at Nationals Park on July 13, highlighting the squadron's mission and inspiring the next generation of Airmen... MORE

Two individuals, one in a yellow "Savannah Bananas" baseball jersey and the other in military camouflage, are sitting on top of a helicopter. They are both smiling and posing for the camera.

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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...