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Guardians of JBA hockey
August 18, 2015
1st Lt. Griffin Holavchock, Joint Base Andrews Guardians goalie, blocks a shot during a game verses the Kraken, a Maryland based hockey team, at Capital Clubhouse in Waldorf, Md., Aug. 5, 2015. Holavchock made 23 saves and held the Kraken scoreless the last six minutes of the game. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
USAF Honor Guard recognized for tattoo performances
August 14, 2015
Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke, Air Force District of Washington commander, speaks with members of the United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team in Edinburgh, Scotland, Aug. 14, 2015. The honor guard was recognized for their participation in The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. 20 members of the U.S. Honor Guard Drill team traveled to the United Kingdom to represent the USAF and the Department of Defense as the only branch of military service from the U.S. performing in the tattoo. The 66th production of the tattoo welcomed more than 220,000 spectators from around the world for a span of more than three weeks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson/released)
JBA prepares for air show
August 14, 2015
Joint Base Andrews, Md., conducted an emergency-readiness exercise on the flight line, here, Aug. 15, 2015. JBA is holding an air show Sept. 19, and the exercise is the installation’s way of evaluating effectiveness, communication, safety and efficiency. (U.S Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
JBA changes base access policy
August 14, 2015
Airman 1st Class Gary Bills, an 11th Security Forces Squadron elite gate guard, checks Common Access Cards at the Virginia Gate on Joint Base Andrews, March 2, 2015. 11th SFS checks all IDs at JBA gates to ensure security on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)
Joint Base Andrews to Hold Emergency Readiness Exercise
August 12, 2015
USAF Honor Guard performs on ‘World’s Stage’
August 10, 2015
The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs during The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Esplanade of the Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland Aug. 6, 2015. A 20-member group of the Honor Guard Drill Team traveled to the United Kingdom to represent the USAF and the Department of Defense as the only branch of military service from the U.S. performing in the tattoo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson/Released)
11 SFS wins golf championship
August 6, 2015
Tech. Sgt. Ryan Wenger, 811th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, putts at the The Courses at Andrews’ 18th hole, Aug. 4, 2015, during the Joint Base Andrews intramural golf championship. 11th Security Forces Squadron beat the 201st Air National Guard Air Lift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)
JBA hosts National Night Out
August 4, 2015
Joint Base Andrews families watch a military working dog display during the National Night Out August 4, 2015, at the Liberty Park Housing Center on JBA, Md. National Night Out showcases the importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in building a safer community.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb/Released)
CMSAF speaks at 11 LRS
July 30, 2015
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody speaks during an 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron all-call, July 29, 2015, on Joint Base Andrews. Cody spoke about current events in the Air Force and answered questions from members of the 11th LRS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)
K-9 handlers: Pursuing the enemy
July 29, 2015
As the largest military working dog facility in the Air Force, the 11th Security Support Squadron trains 32 K-9s on controlled aggression techniques, building searches, bomb/drug detection and handler protection. (U.S. Air Force photo-illustration by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer)
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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...
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