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U.S. Air Force Band celebrates 75th Anniversary
June 14, 2016
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James delivers opening remarks at the U.S. Air Force Band's 75th Anniversary celebration June 11, 2016, at George Mason University's Center for the Arts Concert Hall in Fairfax, Va. James reflected upon the band's tradition of service, excellence and innovation that has been vital to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
Meet the new dorm manager
June 10, 2016
Tech. Sgt. Julius King, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron unaccompanied housing NCO in charge, stands in front of building 1657 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 9, 2016. As a dorm manager, King provides Airmen guidance and advice on UH life as well as mentorship on succeeding in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer/Released)
JBA kick-starts motorcycle season with safety day
June 10, 2016
Mikayla Moore, Willpower Motorcycle Service Center demonstrator, performs a knee-drag turn during Motorcycle Safety Day on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 9, 2016. A knee-drag is primarily used in track racing to help with cornering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)
75 Years of Musical Excellence
June 10, 2016
75 Years of Musical Excellence Album Cover
I Was a Medic; Healing through art
June 9, 2016
Retired Tech. Sgt. Steven Luu applies casting tape to branches to form a tree in Hangar 4 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 25, 2016. Luu came to JBA to put the finishing touches on his tree sculpture, titled: The Day After Combat, as part of an art therapy program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)
3 JBA Airmen to compete at 2016 DoD Warrior Games
June 9, 2016
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ferrell, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, carries 1st Lt. Nathan Nelson (Ret.) up a flight of stars so they can tour an 89th Airlift Wing C-32A at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 15, 2015. Ferrell is an Air Force Wounded Warrior and will compete at the Department of Defense 2016 Warrior Games June 16-21, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace)
11th CES structures foundation for Andrews
June 6, 2016
Airman 1st Class Justin Cox, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice, welds a connection to a base gate outside the metal workshop on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 1, 2016. The structures section of the 11th CES worked 116 jobs in the month of May that included preventive maintenance, lock jobs and repairs throughout base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
11 WG hosts 2016 Small Business Summit
June 2, 2016
Small business associates check-in during the Small Business Summit held at the Community Commons on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 17, 2016. The summit provided an opportunity for outreach and networking with contracting officials from the 11th Contracting Squadron and other government buying activities on JBA and the local area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)
Defender, Wingman, Scholar
June 1, 2016
Tech. Sgt. Collin Meisel, 811th Security Forces Squadron operations non-commissioned officer, poses for a portrait at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 11, 2016. After being accepted to Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, Meisel was awarded the McCourt Scholars scholarship, which includes full tuition, health insurance and a $10,000 stipend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)
Joint Base Andrews to hold Emergency Management Exercise
May 31, 2016
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