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79th Medical Wing inactivates, 11th Medical Group continues mission
June 19, 2017
Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke (left), Air Force District of Washington commander, receives the 79th Medical Wing guidon from Col. Sharon Bannister, former 79th Medical Wing commander, during an in-activation ceremony June 16, 2017 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Bannister had led the wing since assuming command 2015 and its approximately 1,500 Air Force health care professionals operating in eight locations and providing Air Force medical forces for expeditionary deployment, homeland defense operations and operations worldwide. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)
JBA Airmen give back to community
May 5, 2017
Senior Airman Johnneil Rojas, left, and Senior Airman Lalynn Antell, right, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering assistants, lay linoleum tiles at a house in College Park, Md., April 29, 2017 More than 20 Joint Base Andrews 11th CES Airmen partook in the 2017 Christmas in April Prince George’s County, an annual volunteer program that repairs the homes of low-income or physically challenged senior citizens in one day. The renovations included electrical, plumbing and structural repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)
Max Impact rocks FedEx Field
November 22, 2016
Master Sgt. Jonathan McPherson, U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact director and pianist, sets up before a performance at the FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Nov. 20, 2016. The band setup an electronic keyboard, a drum set and an electric guitar. The band performed before the Washington Redskins military appreciation game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
CJCS Hosts 2016 CHOD Conference
October 17, 2016
Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke, left, Air Force District of Washington commander, greets Lt. Gen. Hamad Muhammed Thani Al Rumaithi, right, chief of staff of the United Arab Emirates’ Armed Forces, during the Chief of Defense Conference on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 17, 2016. The conference is held annually and brought together senior military leaders from 50 countries to meet and discuss mutual security challenges, improve joint relationships and foster security cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
Be wise, immunize
October 4, 2016
A participant in the Flu Shot Kick-Off gets vaccinated for the influenza virus on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 3, 2016. A base-wide vaccination drive for retirees, active duty and dependents is scheduled for Oct. 17-18 from 8 a.m. to 4p.m. at the installation theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
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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...
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