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Fire safety fun at JBA's Mini Muster
October 15, 2024 — 316th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters and volunteers encourage children to participate during the Mini Muster fire safety event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 10, 2024. The event was part of Fire Prevention Week, a nationally observed week dedicated to promoting fire safety and awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)... MORE

Sparky the Fire Dog bids farewell to children at the close of the Mini Muster fire safety event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 10, 2024. The event, part of Fire Prevention Week, featured a circuit-style race ensuring children were exposed to firefighting tools and techniques, contributing to a safer JB Andrews community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

Every second counts: Plan two ways out!
October 17, 2017 — 11th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire protection unit, made up of two fire stations and more than 80 firefighters, led Joint Base Andrews Fire Prevention Week 2017, Oct. 8 to Oct. 14, here... MORE

11 CES sparks fire education on JBA
October 13, 2016 — Sparky the Fire Dog, National Fire Protection Association official mascot, greets children during a... MORE

Sparky the Fire Dog, National Fire Protection Association official mascot, greets children during a Fire Prevention Week event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2016. Families gathered during the event to learn about fire safety from the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron. Activities included coloring in educational books, touring the inside of a rapid intervention vehicle and running through fire response procedures. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Prevention Week ignites Andrews
October 7, 2016 — The 2016 Fire Prevention Week is being recognized at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Oct. 9 to Oct... MORE

Airman 1st Class Austyn Helgeson and Senior Airman Scott Burdick, 11th Wing Civil Engineer firefighters, put out a fire during a live fire exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 7, 2015. The exercise was part of the fire prevention week on JBA. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/Released)

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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...