Youth of the Year honored at 2013 Family Fest Rodeo

One young Team Andrews member was recognized as the installation's Youth of the Year during a ceremony at the Family Fest Rodeo here April 20.Col. William M. Knight, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, presented Andrews youth Brandon Shields the award for demonstrating leadership and service in

Air Force officials announce civilian Reduction in Force

In a continuing effort to meet the Department of Defense funding targets in the FY12 President's Budget and re-balance the civilian workforce, approximately 60 Air Force installations will implement civilian Reduction in Force authorities effective through about Aug. 23, to assist in the placement

Runners 'beat feet' at Andrews

A rhythmic roar composed of 194 pairs of running shoes broke the silence of the spring morning here April 20 as participants of the inaugural Joint Base Andrews Half Marathon began their 13.1-mile trek to victory.Ranging from novice to more seasoned in experience, the runners represented every 

Services Outline Air Combat Assets in Light of Budget Cuts

 The Air Force told Congress yesterday the budget sequester will lead to a marked decrease in force readiness by October, including reduced flying hours and unit stand-downs which will in turn lead to long-term degradation of combat readiness.In a joint statement submitted to the committee, Lt. Gen.

JBA Half Marathon

A child of a half marathon participant holds a sign near the finish line April 13, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The child's mother was participating in her first half marathon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brittany E. Jones)

For honor and prevention

Pinwheels spin in the wind for Child Abuse Prevention month, while the flag flies at half-staff in honor of the victims of the Boston Marathon terrorist attack April 19, 2013, in front of the William A. Jones III building on Joint Base Andrews, Md. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Perry Aston)

K-9 stands out as top dog

Andrews staff sergeant has long run ahead

It's a cool spring afternoon on Joint Base Andrews as he regulates his breath because he has been running. He poured his blood, sweat and tears into training for an event that is important to him and historical for Joint Base Andrews.Staff Sgt. David Nicholson, 779th Medical Group NCO in charge of

CVC makes an impact, seeks leadership

One year since its birth, the Air Force District of Washington's Command Volunteer Coordinators are looking for leaders to excel the program through its second year of community outreach. The Command Volunteer Coordinators, commonly called CVC, give Airmen the opportunity to volunteer for events

Riding in the danger zone

There is nothing more liberating for a motorcycle rider than the feel of being completely unrestrained and out in the open as you are cruising the open road freely on your bike. The feeling we don't often get is, though free, we are completely exposed to danger that waits around every corner and the