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JBA observes National Police Week 2015
May 15, 2015
Col. Victor Moncrieffe II, 11th Security Forces Group commander and Special Agent Allyson Stephens, Air Force Office of Special Investigations superintendent, lay a wreath to honor fallen security forces and military police during a ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 11, 2015. The ceremony concluded with an end-of-watch call where members of the 11 SFG read the names of all SFS/MP members who died in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer)
Singing Sergeants seek skilled soprano
May 14, 2015
Kristen Basore, audition participant, studies music in Hangar Two as she prepares to audition for a Singing Sergeant soprano position at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., May 5, 2015. Basore is one of 13 finalists auditioning for a position in the U.S. Air Force Band’s Singing Sergeants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
JBA honors fallen heroes at wreath laying ceremony
May 14, 2015
Members of the 11th Security Forces Squadron honor guard team present the colors during a wreath laying ceremony for National Police Week on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 11, 2015. The ceremony honored security forces and military police who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer)
Grill safety with JBAFD
May 13, 2015
Master Sgt. Leslie Finley, 81st Training Wing Staff Agency first sergeant, and other members of the Keesler First Sergeant Council grill hamburgers and hot dogs at the 2015 Child Pride Day, April 4, 2015, at marina park, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. More than 600 children and parents from Keesler attended the event that featured activities, demonstrations and information on programs focused on care of military families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Holly Mansfield)
Financial Airman takes charge
May 13, 2015
Senior Airman Alana Dadlez, 11th Comptroller Squadron/Financial Management Flight Permanent Change of Station Travel Team lead, has been recognized as the Warrior of the Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 13, 2015. Dadlez arrived at Andrews in February 2015, when the Financial Services Flight was restructuring to prepare for PCS season. She quickly mastered reserve and civilian travel forms, provided on-the-job training to four new Airmen and supported 33 retired Generals at the Senior Statesman conference. (U. S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)
JBA police ruck-march for fallen comrades
May 11, 2015
Members of the 11th Security Forces Squadron ruck march down perimeter road on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 11, 2015, during National Police Week. Approximately 35 security forces members participated in the ruck-march, where they were required to carry a ruck-sack weighing a minimum of 35 lbs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenaham/Released)
Airmen of Note perform for VE Day
May 11, 2015
Don Egolf, a World War II veteran, watches a flyover at the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C., May 8, 2015. The flyover was part of the 70th Anniversary of VE Day tribute. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Phillip Bryant)
11th CES Fire Department conducts elevator rescue training
May 8, 2015
Kelly Byrne, a Washington D.C. firefighter and rope-rescue instructor, teaches 11th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters about various knots used during elevator rescues May 6, 2015, on Joint Base Andrews, Md. Tying or connecting to a knot incorrectly could be fatal, so firefighters have to know how and when to use each knot required for different situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
D.C. Air National Guard's 113th Wing deploys for "RED FLAG-Alaska"
May 7, 2015
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Limke, a 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard crew chief, works on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 27, 2015. The unit is preparing to participate in RED FLAG-Alaska 15-2 large-force employment training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
Commemorative Air Force brings B-17 to JBA
May 5, 2015
B-17G Texas Raiders, sits on the flightline at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 4, 2015. The aircraft was on display to commemorate Victory in Europe Day which will be celebrated on May 8. The Texas Raiders is a Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress that is part of the Commemorative Air Force, a non-profit organization located out of Midland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
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