Fisher house volunteers gather around Janet Grampp, Joint Base Andrews’ Fisher House manager, to capture the moment March 15 on JBA, Md. A recognition luncheon was hosted by Maj. Gen. Darren W. McDew and his wife Evelyn to thank those individuals who volunteer on a repeated basis at the Fisher House and give of their time to care for service members. The Fisher House program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military through a program that enables family members to be close to a loved one during hospitalization or treatment for illness, disease or injury. According to the JBA Fisher House manager, the Fisher House could not be successful without the numerous dedicated volunteers who spend countless hours at the home cooking, cleaning, and caring for families. JBA's Fisher House is so well maintained by it's staff and volunteers that it has been used as an example home throughout the Fisher House program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chyenne Adams)

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Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darren W. McDew greets Janet Grampp, Joint Base Andrews’ Fisher House manager, March 15 on JBA, Md. The Fisher House program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military through a program that enables family members to be close to a loved one during hospitalization or treatment for illness, disease or injury. According to the JBA Fisher House manager, the Fisher House could not be successful without the numerous dedicated volunteers who spend countless hours at the home cooking, cleaning, and caring for families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

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Maj. Gen. Darren W. McDew, Air Force District of Washington commander, thanks Fisher House volunteers during a luncheon in his home on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 15. The Fisher House program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military through a program that enables family members to be close to a loved one during hospitalization or treatment for illness, disease or injury. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

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Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Rush, enlisted aide to Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darren W. McDew, prepares food for the Fisher House volunteers' luncheon hosted in the general's home March 15 on Joint Base Andrews, Md. More than 13 Fisher House volunteers were welcomed to the appreciation luncheon hosted by the general's wife, Evelyn McDew. The hostess opened her home to the individuals who have volunteered numerous hours on repeated occasions at Fisher House cleaning, cooking and caring for families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

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From left to right, Janet Gramp, Joint Base Andrews’ Fisher House manager; Evelyn McDew, wife of Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darren W. McDew; and Susan Neal, Fisher House volunteer, greet each other March 15 during a luncheon honoring the hard work of the many volunteers who keep the Fisher House running. Annually, the Fisher House program serves more than 12,000 families, and have made available over three million days of lodging to family members since the program originated in 1990. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

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Fisher House volunteers recognized by AFDW

Published March 21, 2012