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Winnin’ Like a Griffin Senior Airman Christie recognized for mission impact and leadership excellence
May 12, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sashakay T. Christie, an engineering assistant supervisor assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, was recognized for “Winnin’ Like a Griffin,” May 11, 2026... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sashakay T. Christe, an engineering assistant supervisor assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, displays a commander's coin during a “Winnin’ Like a Griffin”

Fire Explorer Academy
August 8, 2019 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron’s firefighter unit orchestrated a 6-day... MORE

A cadet runs with a fire hose during a demonstration on the last day of the Fire Explorer Program on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 27, 2019. Each cadet was challenged to perform search and rescue procedures, CPR, operate a fire hose, and put out a controlled fire in a timely manner.

Historic music brings nations together
June 22, 2018 — From Maj. Glenn Miller’s Birthplace Museum in the town of Clarinda, Iowa: In 1944, three years into... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic celebrates 60 years of patient care
May 16, 2018 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center celebrated 60 years of patient care during an... MORE

JBA youth compete in Redskins program
November 17, 2017 — Ashley Cottrell, left, Washington Redskins cheerleader, reads a book to Rodney Chapman, participant,... MORE

Airmen team-up during 2017 Dorm Olympics
October 19, 2017 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – More than 100 Airmen from JBA participated in the first ever Dorm... MORE

JBA kicks off 2017 air show
September 15, 2017 — Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, kicked off the 2017 Andrews Air Show: Air and Space Expo, Sept. 15... MORE

NCR home to USSSA Military World Series champions
August 23, 2017 — Approximately 20 women from various U.S. Military branches and dependents from the National Capital... MORE

A U.S. Special Sports Association Military World Series ring rests in a glove on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 23, 2017. Approximately 20 women from the National Capital Region who make up the Lady Not Forgotten softball team brought back the winning title from the tournament held every year in August in Augusta, Ga., Aug. 14.

JBA Fire Explorer Academy brings the 'heat'
August 2, 2017 — Smoke bellows out of a building on a hot summer day as two teenagers dressed in full firefighting... MORE

Joint Base Andrews Fire Explorer Academy cadets test hose lines during a training exercise.

AF Band tour honors vets, inspires patriotism
November 1, 2016 — The U.S. Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants Fall 2016 Tour concluded Oct. 29 after a 10-day... MORE

Col. Larry H. Lang, U.S. Air Force Band conductor and commander, conducts the group during a Fall 2016 Tour performance in Pittsburgh, Oct. 29, 2016. The band travelled from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh during a 10-day trek through the two states to inspire patriotism, honor veterans and represent the U.S. Air Force throughout the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

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JBA Fuel Leak Response

A summary of the Joint Base Andrews environmental efforts in response to the fuel leak...

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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...