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Senior leaders issue holiday safety message
November 20, 2012 — Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Mark A. Welsh... MORE

The Sheppard Holiday Tree and the nine candles of the Menorah were lighted Dec. 7 at the corner of Avenue E and 1st Avenue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)

Andrews EST brings organized chaos to the force
November 16, 2012 — Blacked-out suits and weapons drawn, the Joint Base Andrews Emergency Services Team stormed the... MORE

Senior Airman Gabriell Vieira, 11th Security Forces Squadron elite guardsman and Andrews Emergency Services Team member, takes control of his sector of responsibility during an anti-hijacking exercise conducted Nov. 9, 2012, at the Joint Training Facility at Baltimore Washington International Airport, Md. The exercise was a joint effort between the Andrews Emergency Services Team and the Raven team where they practiced tubular assaults during a mock hijacking scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)

U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard to perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 16, 2012 — The United States Air Force Band and Honor Guard will be traveling to New York City next week to... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard marches by the U.S. Air Force Band during a rehearsal, Nov. 19, 2012, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The 11th Operations Group assets will be traveling to New York City to perform a featured patriotic tribute, "This is My Country," in the 86th Annual Macy's Day Parade on Thanksgiving Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)

Air Force Drill Team, Miami Dolphins honor veterans
November 14, 2012 — Mission time. With weapons ready and game faces on, a group of Airmen stepped out of the shadows to... MORE

Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team prepare to march onto the field to perfom at the Miami Dolphins "Salute to Service" halftime show Nov. 11, 2012, in Miami. The Veteran's Day tribute honored veterans of military service both past and present. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)

Warrior of the Week
November 14, 2012 — Staff Sgt. Otis Williams, Arlington National Cemetery non-commissioned officer in charge of funeral... MORE

(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Amber Russell)

Singles Retreat to Bolger Center
November 13, 2012 — The historic Bolger Center resort in Potomac, Md., just outside the affluence of the nation's... MORE

WALDORF, Md. - Chaplain Capt. Denis Gueu, head chaplain, and Master Sgt. Matt Cagle, 744th Communication Squadron NCO in charge of cable maintenance, host a chapel sponsored singles retreat at Bolger Center Resort in Potomac, Md., Oct. 12-14, 2012. The retreat served to promote healthy and successful communication in male and female relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Amber Russell)

Twin Airmen Compete on Wheel of Fortune
November 13, 2012 — Twin brothers Master Sgt. Gregory Coleman and Tech. Sgt. Glenn Coleman will make their television... MORE

Brothers Tech. Sgt. Glenn (left) and Master Sgt. Greg Coleman watch other military contestants participating on “Wheel of Fortune” on overhead monitors while waiting for their opportunity to compete on the show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

Veterans reach out to Mattawoman Middle School
November 13, 2012 — In honor of U.S. service members, past and present, several Joint Base Andrews Airmen and veterans... MORE

WALDORF, Md. - Chief Craig LeDeux, U.S. Air Force Band chief enlisted manager, speaks with youths about his military experience at Mattawoman Middle Schools' Veterans Day program, Nov. 9, 2012. Veterans spoke with nearly 150 students at the yearly event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Amber Russell)

25 Years of MFS: Now and then
November 8, 2012 — Founders of Andrew's first Military and Family Support center revisited the establishment and met... MORE

Jazz Heritage Series in full swing
November 5, 2012 — MORE

Guest Artist Andy Martin performs with the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note during a Jazz Heritage Series concert at George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium in Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 2012. Martin, jazz trombonist, launched his career in his teens. His musical style established him on the Los Angeles music scene making him one of the most in demand trombonist across the country. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

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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...