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JBA Fisher House celebrates 30 years of support
October 4, 2024 — The Joint Base Andrews Fisher House commemorated its 30th anniversary with a celebration event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 26, 2024. The event also honored the legacy of Zachary Fisher, founder of the Fisher House Foundation, on what would have been his birthday. Located within walking distance of the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center, the Fisher House offers care for families of active-duty members, veterans, and retirees who receive treatment at the base’s medical facilities or local hospitals. The foundation was created to keep families together during challenging times without the financial burden of lodging expenses... MORE

Joint Base Andrews Fisher House supporters prepare to cut the ceremonial cake during the 30th anniversary event of the Fisher House, Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 26, 2024. The event celebrated three decades of unwavering support to military families, highlighting the Fisher House's mission of providing a "home away from home" for those receiving medical care at nearby hospitals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

JBA hosts 29th annual PCFC Christmas Party
December 14, 2016 — The 2016 Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Christmas Party, hosted by the Joint Base Andrews Fisher House, was held in hangar 3 here, Dec. 10... MORE

Mrs. Claus poses for a photo with attendees of the 2016 Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Christmas Party at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 10, 2016. Santa and Mrs. Claus delivered gifts to the military families in attendance. The JBA Fisher House has hosted the annual event since 1987. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

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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...