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Wizards salute military
November 10, 2015
Master Sgt. Tonya Barrow, Air Force District of Washington lessons learned analysis member, takes a photo of Washington Wizards basketball players during the teams Salute to the Stars event at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 2015. Salute to the Stars is an annual event held by the Wizards as part of the National Basketball Association’s Hoops for Troops week to honor the United States military the week leading up to Veterans Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/Released)

Veterans history honored by Congress; saved for the next generation
November 9, 2015
Congresswoman Donna Edwards, Maryland’s 4th Congressional District, speaks at the Veteran’s History Project Reception at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 06, 2015. The Veteran’s History Project archives personal accounts of American war veterans in the Library of Congress for historical record. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

11th MSG, proud to support
November 6, 2015
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)

Rescue team
November 5, 2015
Airman 1st Class Dean Adamczyk, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron exercise rescue patient, lies in a Stokes basket stretcher during a Department of Defense Rescue Technical Course outside the William A. Jones III Building at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 30, 2015. Adamczyk, and every member of the 10-Airman class, took their turn simulating each role of a rescue scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/Released)

JBA receives ‘Effective’ UEI rating
November 4, 2015
Joint Base Andrews received an overall Effective rating on its first Unit Effectiveness Inspection Aug. 24-26. (Photo taken by A1C Philip Bryant/Released)

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Wingman Day closure Nov. 5
November 3, 2015


Balanced life
October 22, 2015
Master Sgt. Jermey Lawley, 11th Wing Equal Opportunity superintendent, and the West Fitness center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., in a double exposure photograph to represent the physical fitness pillar of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/Released)

Watts in your wallet
October 21, 2015
Joint Base Andrews community members visit the Energy Action Day booth, Oct. 21, 2015, at the Base Exchange on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The booth, as part of Energy Awareness Month, informed community members of cost saving tips on conserving energy and included a demonstration and resources on how to do so. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)

Service dogs for wounded warriors
October 21, 2015
Ms. Debbie Taylor, a volunteer with Fidos For Freedom, shows her service dog, Mr. Scott, to members of the 779th Aeromedical Staging Facility (ASF).  The ASF is participating in a study to examine the impact of animal assisted therapy in reducing stress on wounded warriors. (Photo by Capt. Melissa Simpson, 779th Aerospace Medicine Squadron).

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USAF Band members march at POTUS Jimmy Carter's State Funeral.

Final honors: Air Force Band supports President Carter state funeral events

Military bands, including The U.S. Air Force Band, joined JTF-NCR’s overall support through musical performances at key moments during former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral Jan. 4-9. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Dec...
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The U.S. flag waves in the wind at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2024. The flag was lowered to half-staff to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

Upholding our customs and courtesies: The importance of Reveille and Retreat

As the command chief of the 316th Wing here, I am constantly struck by the dedication and professionalism of our Joint Base Andrews community. Every day, you all do amazing, hard work... and you all make it look so easy!Despite how unique our base...