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69 APS works with NASA to load satellite
December 4, 2013
A C-5M Super Galaxy is flooded with lights prior to the load of a Global Precipitation Measurement Satellite Nov. 20, 2013, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The satellite, its container and support equipment was loaded on the aircraft at the base en route to its final destination in Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Larlee)
Air Force Concert Band ignites festival of lights
December 3, 2013
Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Hon. Michael Froman and Rabbi Abraham Shemtov light a giant menorah to mark the first night of Hanukkah, during the National Menorah Lighting at The Ellipse in Washington, D.C. on November 27, 2013. One additional candle will be lit each night through Dec. 5 to conclude the eight-day Jewish Holiday. Levi Shemtov is the executive vice president of American Friend of Lubavitch (Chabad), Froman works for the United States Trade Representative and Abraham Shemtov is the chairman, Executive Committee International Chabad Lubavitch Movement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)
Nominees sought for 2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year award
December 3, 2013
Capitol Christmas Tree comes to Andrews
December 3, 2013
Joint Base Andrews Honor Guard presents the colors during a celebration to welcome the Capitol Christmas tree to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 24, 2013. The 88-foot tall tree traveled more than 5,000 miles across the country from Washington and made its final stop here before its decorated and put up for display at the U.S. Capitol Building’s west lawn. The Capitol Christmas Tree has been a tradition at the U.S. Capitol since 1964. The tree will be lit from night fall until 11 p.m. each evening through January 1, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)
USAF Ceremonial Guardsman shows true colors
November 27, 2013
Airman 1st Class Jason Black, United States Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, is this week’s Warrior of the Week for the week of Nov. 27, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Black was recognized because he displays the leadership, moral ethics, positive attitude, professionalism and the American Airman ethos that excels him above his peers in the USAF Honor Guard and the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)
Chapel 1 kicks off JBA holiday season
November 27, 2013
Chaplain (Capt.) Anthony R. Wade, 11th Wing Senior Protestant chaplain, and Col. William M. Knight, 11th Wing commander (far left), lower the candy cane to light the Christmas tree and Menorah during the annual ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 26, 2013. The annual event brings people together, regardless of religious preference, to celebrate the holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
Holiday medical closures announced
November 27, 2013
Air Force specialties affected by retraining reduction
November 27, 2013
45 AFSCs removed from SRB list as AF gets leaner, smaller
November 27, 2013
Small jets, small crew, big mission
November 26, 2013
Maj. Erik Todoroff conducts a preflight inspection on a C-21 Firebass at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Nov. 5, 2013. The C-21’s primary mission here is distinguished visitor transport throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. Todoroff is the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group C-21 commander deployed from Joint Base Andrews, Md., and a Jackson, Mich., native. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)
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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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