America’s Airmen welcomes AFDW commander

1st Lt. Patrick Noyes, left, 11th Force Support Squadron sustainment flight chief, pulls Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, during an 11th FSS group physical training session at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2017. Jacobson experienced an immersion tour to become more familiar with the multiple missions of JBA’s units and meet with America’s Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

America’s Airmen welcomes AFDW commander

Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, and the 11th Force Support Squadron Airmen pose for a photograph during a group physical training session at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2017. The physical training session involved squats, partnered exercises and high crawls. Jacobson experienced an immersion tour to become more familiar with the multiple missions of JBA’s units and meet with America’s Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

America’s Airmen welcomes AFDW commander

Col. E. John Teichert, right, 11th Wing and base commander, welcomes Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, during his immersion tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2017. Jacobson met with 11th WG leadership to talk about the wing’s mission, Airman stressors and construction priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

America’s Airmen welcomes AFDW commander

Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, meets with base leadership at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2017. This was one of multiple stops on Jacobson’s immersion tour to become more familiar with the multiple missions of JBA’s units and meet with America’s Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

America’s Airmen welcomes AFDW commander

Staff Sgt. Alfred Vassallo, 11th Security Support Squadron combat arms instructor, shows Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, how to shoot an Heckler and Koch MP5 9mm submachine gun at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2017. Jacobson’s visit at the combat arms training and maintenance range was part of his immersion tour to become more familiar with the multiple missions of JBA’s units and meet with America’s Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

America’s Airmen welcomes AFDW commander

Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, shoots an Heckler and Koch MP5 9mm submachine gun at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2017. His visit was part of an immersion tour of JBA to learn about the Airmen, units and facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

America’s Airmen welcomes AFDW commander

1st Lt. Leslie Green, center, 11th Aerospace Medical Squadron Aeromedical Staging Facility element chief, shows Nancy Jacobson, left, Air Force District of Washington commander spouse, and Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, AFDW commander, an ASF patient room during the couple’s immersion tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2017. The facility serves as the East Coast hub for aircraft aeromedical evacuation for returning sick or injured patients from Europe, Africa and the Middle East to the U.S. for care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

America’s Airmen welcomes AFDW commander

Staff Sgt. Andrew Drake, 11th Aerospace Medical Squadron clinical operations NCO in charge, places Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson’s, Air Force District of Washington commander, coin on a wall rack during the AFDW commander’s immersion tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2017. The rack, located in the Aeromedical Staging Facility, displays coins from patients and visitors all over the world. These coins bear an organization's insignia or emblem and are given to a member for an accomplishment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

America’s Airmen welcomes AFDW commander

Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, and Nancy Jacobson, AFDW commander spouse, learn about the Base Dorm Application during the couple’s immersion tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2017. The app is a communication venue for Airmen in the dorms to learn about morale events and contact dorm management with questions or concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

America’s Airmen welcomes AFDW commander

Published Oct. 19, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez
11th Wing Public Affairs

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