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1 HS celebrates 50th anniversary at gala event

Guests mingle during the 1st Helicopter Squadron's 50th anniversary gala at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 6, 2019. July 1, 1969 the U.S. Air Force activated the 1st HS to assume control of a proud past of helicopter operations at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, and JBA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

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1 HS celebrates 50th anniversary at gala event

Distinguished guests clap for the introduction of the mess president, Air Force Col. Anne-Marie Contreras, 811th Operations Group commander, during the 1st Helicopter Squadron's 50th anniversary gala at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 6, 2019. Since its activation as the 1st HS, the unit has provided local airlift for senior military, civilian leaders, high-ranking dignitaries, distinguished visitors, Defense Support of Civil Authorities and emergency medical evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

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1 HS celebrates 50th anniversary at gala event

Hats representing different branches of the military rest on a “Missing Man Table” during the 1st Helicopter Squadron's 50th anniversary gala at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 6, 2019. The 1st HS operates the “Huey” conducting high-priority airlift missions and contingency response in the National Capital Region while functioning as the largest helicopter squadron in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

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1 HS celebrates 50th anniversary at gala event

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gréta K. Ásgeirsson, a U.S. Air Force Band principal harpist, plays during the opening of the 1st Helicopter Squadron’s 50th anniversary gala at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 6, 2019. The 1st HS operates the UH-1N Iroquois “Huey” conducting high-priority airlift missions and contingency response in the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

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December Warrior Spotlight

December Warrior Spotlight

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Arctic Intersection

ARCTIC OCEAN � The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S. St-Laurent ties up to the Coast Guard Cutter Healy in the Arctic Ocean Sept. 5, 2009. The two ships are taking part in a multi-year, multi-agency Arctic survey that will help define the Arctic continental shelf.

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Care beyond duty

Capt. Jennifer Hays, 11th Medical Support Squadron patient and wounded warrior, prepares for a cycling event challenge as part of the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s Northeast Warrior CARE Week on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 20, 2019. Her neurological disorders are from thoracic outlet syndrome which impacts her dominant left arm and ulnar neuropathy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)

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AFW2 Program

Capt. Jennifer Hays, 11th Medical Support Squadron patient and wounded warrior, cycles during an adaptive sports challenge as part of the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s Northeast Warrior CARE Week on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 20, 2019. The AFW2 Program works to provide non-medical care and support for combat wounded, ill and injured Airmen and their families as they recover and transition back to duty or into civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)

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CARE week

Capt. Jennifer Hays, 11th Medical Support Squadron patient and wounded warrior, checks her progress during a cycling event challenge as part of the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s Northeast Warrior CARE Week on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 20, 2019. Hays joined the wounded warrior program in Oct. 2018 for neurological issues and Meniere's disease. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)

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Cycling for wounded

Capt. Jennifer Hays, 11th Medical Support Squadron patient and wounded warrior, follows the instructions during a cycling event challenge as part of the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s Northeast Warrior CARE Week on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 20, 2019. Hays joined the wounded warrior program in Oct. 2018 for neurological issues and Meniere's disease. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)

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Adaptive sports challenges

Capt. Jennifer Hays, 11th Medical Support Squadron patient and wounded warrior, poses for a photo during an adaptive sports challenge as part of the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s Northeast Warrior CARE Week on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 11, 2019. Hays joined the wounded warrior program in October 2018 for neurological issues and Meniere's disease. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)

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Archery learning

Capt. Jennifer Hays, 11th Medical Support Squadron patient and wounded warrior, learns archery during an adaptive sports challenge as part of the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s Northeast Warrior CARE Week on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 18, 2019. Hays joined the wounded warrior program in Oct. 2018 for neurological issues and Meniere's disease. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)

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Air Force recruiting seeks to broaden applicant pool to find best and brightest

A group of Air Force mentors attend a training session given by Air Force Recruiting Service's Detachment 1 during an Aim High outreach event at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Nov. 15, 2019. Aim High Outreach is an AFRS Det. 1 sponsored event and is an innovative program organic to Det. 1 supporting initiatives across all four Rated Diversity Improvement lines of efforts by achieving the following objectives: youth engagement, community outreach, and professional development and networking. (Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Chance Babin)

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Retirement Ceremony

An Air Force member, left, spouse Michelle Bradley, center, and Senior Master Sgt. Steven Bradley, an 11th Medical Support Squadron patient with the Airman Medical Transition Unit, view Bradley’s certificate during his retirement ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14, 2019. Bradley was able to retire as a first sergeant after previously being relieved of his duties to focus on his recovery from metastatic melanoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Huddleston)

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Diamond salute

Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Steven Bradley, an 11th Medical Support Squadron patient with the Airman Medical Transition Unit, salutes a diamond formation during his retirement on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14, 2019. Bradley was able to retire as a first sergeant after previously being relieved of his duties to focus on his recovery from metastatic melanoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Huddleston)

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Lowe takes command of 459 SFS

Lowe takes command of 459 SFS

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11 LRS Ceremonial Groundbreaking

Joint Base Andrews leadership pose for a ceremonial groundbreaking photo, Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 10, 2019. The new building being constructed will consolidate the 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron into one central building.

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459th Traditional Reservist recognized at Joint Leadership Conference

Tech Sgt. Kat Justen (far right) Heritage and Combat Artist, Office of History and Heritage, Air Force Reserve Command, poses for a photo with participants in the Innovative Readiness Training Workshop after the “In their Care” painting unveiling Sept. 19, 2019, at the Logistics Management Institute in Tyson’s Corner, Va. Justen’s art portrayed Col. Clifford Zdanowicz, Jr., a dentist and 512th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Commander at Dover AFB and Navy HM1 Lisa-Marie Sasseville, Operational Health Support Unit, Dental Hygienist, providing dental services for a patient at the Burke County clinic site during the 2019 East Central Georgia Innovative Readiness Training Exercise. The joint exercise provided military members valuable hands-on experience and readiness training at five locations across five counties providing community members with no-cost medical services worth an estimated $1,355,000.

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“Rosie the Riveter” returns to the 459th for a KC-135 flight

Mae Krier “Rosie the Riveter”, ties her signature bandanna around Maj. John Mortenson, 756th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, after returning from a refueling mission Oct. 22, 2019, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Mae previously visited the wing where she met with Airmen, and returned for a flight on a KC-135. Mae is also one of the original Rosie the Riveters from World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cierra Presentado)

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“Rosie the Riveter” returns to the 459th for a KC-135 flight

Mae Krier “Rosie the Riveter” poses for a photo during a flight on a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 22, 2019, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Mae previously visited the wing where she met with Airmen, and returned for a flight on a KC-135 Stratotanker. Mae is also one of the original Rosie the Riveters from World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cierra Presentado)

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