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Andrews Library: “never too late to become an avid reader”
August 19, 2014
Lillie (left) and Autumn Griffith read at the library, Aug. 15, 2014 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The library contributes to the education and enjoyment of both children and adults, with more than 200 books being checked out daily. (U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)
Airman, Actor, Nerd
August 19, 2014
Randy Sena,11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews chief of exercises, wields his lightsaber while dressed in a Jedi costume he made himself. And avid cosplayer, Sena has won several awards for his designs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rob Cloys)
Victim Advocates Share the Spotlight
August 18, 2014
Heather Turner and Katherine Chisom, 11th Wing sexual assault prevention and response victim advocates, are the Warriors of the Week for the week of August 13, 2014 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Turner and Chisom are being recognized for their dedication to victim advocacy. By researching training opportunities, they are constantly striving to better both themselves and their program. Turner and Chisom both work after hours to accommodate the needs of sexual assault survivors.
Millard assumes command of 'Air Force One' Wing
August 14, 2014
Lt. Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, 18th Air Force commander, passes the respsonsibility of command of the 89 Airlift Wing to Col. John C. Millard at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug 14, 2014. Millard assumed command from Col David L. Almand after serving as the commander of the 376th Expeditionary Wing, Transit Center Manas, Kyrgyz Republic. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)
Heart Link offers direction for spouses
August 12, 2014
Col. Brad Hoagland, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews’ commander, expresses the importance of the spouse’s role in the military during a Heart Link event at the Military & Family Support Center here, August 9, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
August 6th Warriors of the Week
August 11, 2014
Members of the 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron were recognized as Joint Base Andrews’ “Warrior of the Week”, August 6, 2014, for their flawless planning and execution of timely transportation for the senior leaders during the Senior Leadership Orientation Course. From left to right, Tech. Sgts. Louis Myers and Dave Rhodes, Senior Airmen Lisa Hood and Isaiah King, and 2nd. Lt. Sam Barnes. Also recognized, but not pictured are: Senior Airmen Logan Emberton and Thomas Jarvis, Staff Sgts. Aaron Thomas and Joseph Sedilko, and Tech. Sgt. Paula Newman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
USAF Honor Guard march in Bud Billiken Parade
August 11, 2014
Airman 1st Class Shawn Skeetfoster, United States Air Force pallbearer waits for the Bud Billiken Parade to start in Chicago, Il., August 9, 2014. The Bud Billiken Parade is the second largest and longest continuous education parade in the U.S., highlighting the significance of education by providing underprivileged children the chance to be in the spotlight. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
JBA members integral to US - Africa Leaders Summit
August 8, 2014
Members of Joint Base Andrews and the Department of State see off the motorcade carrying the Republic of Guinea President, Alpha Conde, on the JBA flightline Aug. 2, 2014. President Conde was making his way to the US - Africa Leaders Summit in Washington D.C. JBA members worked collaboratively with the Department of State, Secret Service and FAA, among others, to ensure the safe arrival and departure of distinguished visitors traveling to and from the summit via the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kat Lynn Justen)
Southbound lane along West Perimeter Rd closed through Aug. 18
July 31, 2014
AF Element welcomes new commander
July 31, 2014
Col. Kendell Peters provides remarks during the Air Force Element change of command ceremony on the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Ceremonial Lawn in Washington July 29, 2014. Prior to assuming command of the Air Force Element at JBAB, Peters served as the NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan director of training, education, personnel and force management directorates at Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)
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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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