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Japanese Prime Minister visits U.S.
April 28, 2015
A Japanese Air Self Defense Force 747 arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 27, 2015. Shinzō Abe, Japanese Prime Minister, is in the U.S. for a week-long visit to promote stronger military and economic ties. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
Support available to deploying parents
April 28, 2015
NCR Round Up connects community interests
April 27, 2015
Senior Airman Michael Leigh-Gibson, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, signs up for an activity at the Community Commons at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 24, 2015, during the National Capital Region Round Up. The event included food, entertainment, and more than 200 sign-up sheets for different groups, hobbies, and events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/Released)
Commons cultivates community
April 24, 2015
A crowd gathers for the grand opening of the Community Commons at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 24, 2015. The Community Commons aims to foster a deeper sense of community on JBA. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
JBA Airmen recognized for Air Force Installation Excellence
April 24, 2015
Col. Brad Hoagland, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, speaks to Team Andrews members after recognizing the 2015 Air Force Special Recognition nominees at The Courses at Andrews, Md., April 22, 2015. The special recognition category is a secretary of defense award, recognizing units, teams and individuals for exemplary achievement in support of installation excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
Children plant flowers for Earth Day at JBA
April 23, 2015
A child watches her classmates as they repot flowers at the Child Development Center II at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for Earth Day, April 22, 2015. The children repotted pansies and marigolds inside, with plans to plant sunflower seeds outside in the near future. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)
Ceremony displays commitment to environment
April 23, 2015
Three ceremonial shovels stick into the ground before an Earth Day and Arbor Day ceremony outside Building 1657 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 22, 2015. The ceremony included two local environmental representatives speaking about the importance of protecting the environment and the planting of three white oak trees. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
Notice of Availability Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact/Finding of No Practical Alternative for Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility Washington, Maryland
April 22, 2015
JBA hosts Holocaust Vigil Run
April 21, 2015
Capt. Steve Bennett, 811th Operations Squadron pilot, participates in a 24-hour Holocaust Remembrance Vigil Run on Joint Base Andrews, April 14, 2015. Approximately 80 people participated in the run, with opening ceremonies officiated by Col. Daniel Waters, 11th Wing vice commander, and closing ceremonies officiated by Col. Bradley Hoagland, 11th Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)
Joint Base Andrews runs the distance
April 21, 2015
Runners begin the Joint Base Andrews Half-Marathon, April 18, 2015, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. This was the third annual half-marathon held at JBA and the race had approximately 150 participants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)
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