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U.S. Honor Guard helps in fight to solve hunger
November 10, 2014
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
Wired Up, Fired Up
November 4, 2014
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
EOD Purple Heart recipient shares story
November 3, 2014
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ferrell provides comments after being presented with a Purple Heart Medal during a ceremony at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., Oct. 31, 2014. Ferrell is an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)
Candy, zombies invade Andrews
November 3, 2014
Caleb, son of Master Sgt. Matt Cagle, 744th Communications Squadron, hides in a pile of leaves during the Zombie Apocalypse Run at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 30, 2014. Zombie volunteers hid in various locations around the Military Personnel Squadron track to scare participants walking or running. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
AFDW, Washington Wizards team up for service initiative
November 3, 2014
Airman 1st Class Brent Christensen, 11th Wing Command Post, ties and packs bags for the Capital Area Food Bank’s Weekend Bag Program at the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2014. As part of the NBA Cares and the league’s Commitment to Service initiative, Washington Wizards coaches and players teamed up with service members to help the food bank ensure nearly 2,000 children had food to eat during the weekend when they didn’t have access to school meals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Martin)
Ceremonial Support: the face, spirit, sound of Air Force
October 31, 2014
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs at Mount Rushmore June 26, 2014. Ceremonial support is one of three core mission sets that AFDW is responsible for. This support can vary from participating in National Special Security Events such as the State of the Union Address or Presidential Inaugurations to providing official honors during funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 1st Lt. Nathan Wallin)
Airman inspires others through "Together in Pink"
October 31, 2014
(Left to right) Renetta Cowan, Senior Master Sgt. Demetrica Jefferis and Lisa Harrison discuss their plans for a Breast Cancer Support Group at the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2014. Ladies will host the first group meeting in the 4th floor conference room at MGMCSC May 21 from 10-11 a.m. Jefferis, a breast cancer survivor, is the Air Force Element superintendent. Cowan and Harrison are both 779th Medical Group social workers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)
Strongman Challenge returns to JBA
October 30, 2014
Competitors and spectators watch and cheer on Staff Sgt. Lynn Handle during the 2nd Annual Premier Strongman Challenge at the West Fitness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 28, 2014. Handle, a 1st Airlift Squadron flight attendant, pulled 135 pounds a distance of 75 feet during the sled pull event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
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