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Tops in Blue Performs a Show Stopper
November 21, 2014 — Tops In Blue performed here Nov. 14, 2014, for Team Andrews service members and their families. The... MORE

A soundboard technician for the performance troop ,Tops In Blue, monitors the audio equipment during the groups performance at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14, 2014. The group performed for a fully packed audience at the base theater. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Airmen Professional Enhancement Seminar
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Chief Master Sgt. Vance Kondon, 11th Wing command chief, speaks to a group of Airmen at the first Airmen Professional Enhancement Seminar at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 19, 2014. Kondon was one of many Team Andrews leaders and supervisors who mentored Airmen on how to have a successful Air Force career. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

AFW2 helps Airmen take steps toward recovery
November 19, 2014 — One would never know the twelve current and retired Airmen walking into the Joint Base Andrews West... MORE

Kai, a service dog, lays on the lap of Staff Sgt. August O'Niell during an Air Force wounded, ill or injured warrior sitting volleyball practice at the Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center, Nov. 18. O'Niell, a pararescueman, was wounded in July 2011 during a deployment to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Brian Ferguson)

Warrior of the Week
November 17, 2014 — Staff Sgt. Blakley Powell, 11th Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, is the Warrior of the... MORE

Staff Sgt. Blakley Powell, 11th Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, is the Warrior of the Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for the week of Nov. 17, 2014.

Wounded Warrior sports program brings life back to wounded vets
November 14, 2014 — Approximately 35 wounded warriors gathered at Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center, Nov. 13-16, to... MORE

U.S. Air Force Wounded Warriors gather at Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center Nov. 13-16, to participate in the Air Force Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Program. Approximately 35 wounded warriors participated in activities including volleyball, basketball, golf, rowing, archery, and music therapy. The program creates a different perspective on how the Airmen view their injuries and helps restore confidence in their abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrod Maidens/Released)

Veteran's History Day Celebration
November 10, 2014 — Veteran's History Day was celebrated at The Courses at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 7, 2014. This... MORE

Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught (Ret.) speaks at The Courses at Jount Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 10, 2014. Vaught attended Veteran's History Day in celebration of women service members history serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua r. M. Dewberry)

U.S. Honor Guard helps in fight to solve hunger
November 10, 2014 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, in partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank, began collecting... MORE

Members of the U.S, Air Force and Navy Honor Guards pose for a group photo Nov. 8, 2014, at the Capital Area Food Bank in Lorton, Va. Guardsmen from both military branches assembled 750 bags of donated food estimated to feed up to 2,800 people this Thanksgiving. (Courtesy photo/Michelle Kuzenko)

Warrior of the Week - Nov. 5
November 7, 2014 — Airman 1st Class Rebecca Eisenman, USAF Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman and armorer technician, is... MORE

Wired Up, Fired Up
November 4, 2014 — Wired up and fired up, the unit responsible for establishing and maintaining communicative... MORE

Airman 1st Class Ralph Fogg (right) and Senior Airman Robert Lewis, 744th Communication Squadron radio frequency technicians, examine motherboard components for a giant voice system at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Aug. 26, 2014. The 744 CS is responsible for land-to-mobile communications, the giant voice and public address system. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

2014 CCAF graduates recognized
November 4, 2014 — Joint Base Andrews held its annual Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony Oct. 30,... MORE

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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...