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New X-Ray system increases safety on JBA
June 4, 2019 — On June 3, 2019, JBA installed a Z Portal Vehicle X-Ray, used to conduct a more thorough search of commercial vehicles entering the installation... MORE

Memorial Day remembrance
May 30, 2019 — In the spring of 1865, the U.S. Civil War ended with a devastating loss for America -- more lives were claimed than any other conflict in U.S. history... MORE

Golden Knights kick-off the JBA Air Show
May 10, 2019 — The U.S. Army Golden Knights conducted a show at the "Legends in Flight" JBA Air & Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 10, 2019... MORE

Blue Angels prep for JBA Air Show
May 8, 2019 — The Blue Angel’s C-130T Hercules “Fat Albert” and the remaining Blue Angel F/A-18 Hornets arrived ahead of the "Legends in Flight" Air & Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 8, 2019... MORE

JBA celebrates Arbor Day with two more trees
April 26, 2019 — Members from Joint Base Andrews and the local community joined 11th Wing leadership to celebrate Arbor Day at JBA, April 26, 2019... MORE

What is readiness? The DORE was one example
April 18, 2019 — Roughly a week later, 11th Wing Inspector General staff and leaders across the installation are evaluating the overall success of the deployment operational readiness exercise we conducted here April 11, 2019... MORE

K9 Chronicles
April 1, 2019 — K9 Chronicles... MORE

Senior Airman Nathan White, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, and his dog, Toro, pose for a photo on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 28, 2019. White and Toro often patrol the base and sweep areas for potential threats to JBA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Sudolcan)

K9 Chronicles
March 18, 2019 — How long have you been working with the dog?- February of 2018How do you like working with him? - I... MORE

Military working dog featuring Senior Airman Clifton Giles and his dog Jerry

Welders provide base support one spark at a time
February 25, 2019 — The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron structures shop here provides support to Joint Base Andrews and its agencies through welding, fabrication and other repairs... MORE

USAF Band performs Guest Artist Series
January 30, 2019 — The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and guest trumpeter Allen Vizzutti performed the Guest Artist Series at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, Jan. 24, 2019 in Alexandria, Va... MORE

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jovan Berry, poses for a portrait.

How a Lifetime of Training Saved a Life

“You better not die; the kids would be so mad.” It’s a surreal scene. The smell of a small, old bathroom, the endless noise of security forces over the radio. A man, blue in the face, face down on the floor in a dire medical situation. And a...

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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...