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USAF Band performs Guest Artist Series
March 4, 2020 — The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and members of the Singing Sergeants performed with guest singer Samantha Massell for the second installment of the Guest Artist Series Feb. 20, 2020, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va... MORE

The United States Air Force Concert Band performs during their Guest Concert Series at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 20, 2020. The band consists of 52 active duty Airmen who actively engage the local community in the nation's capital through numerous concert series, reaching millions globally through live radio, television and internet broadcasts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

JBA Airman volunteers for Close Up development panel
March 3, 2020 — On a panel of service members, Tech. Sgt. Doug Galmish, 1st Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, appeared before nearly 200 high school students at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, D.C., to field questions pertaining to educational opportunities, deployments, world issues, and more. The students are part of the Close Up - Washington D.C. Educational Programs, the nation’s largest nonprofit citizen education organization in which more than 25,000 high school juniors and seniors from around the country enroll each year and travel to the National Capital Region to learn about different government agencies. JBA Airmen are volunteering to speak as a panel members weekly through June. Close Up is a non-profit and non-partisan organization that seeks to provide participants with a stronger understanding of government institutions, history and current issues, and their roles as citizens. Since 1971, over 900,000 students, teachers, and parents have participated in Close Up’s Washington, DC-based programs... MORE

On a panel of service members, Air Force District of Washington's Tech. Sgt. Doug Galmish, 1st Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, appeared before nearly 200 high school students at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, D.C., to field questions pertaining to educational opportunities, deployments, world issues, and more.

Children’s Dental Health Month
February 28, 2020 — Many people think that they have to wait until the child is a certain age or has a specific amount of teeth. This is not the case. It’s imperative that children start good oral hygiene routine as soon as possible. When your baby gets their first tooth, it is important to start brushing. Good oral health habits include brushing for two minutes, flossing, and maintaining a healthy diet... MORE

America's Airman: TSgt Christopher Ziemba
February 28, 2020 — - What's your full name, job title and unit?TSgt Christopher Ziemba, Premier Band Pianist, The USAF... MORE

JBA to transition to cloud-based enterprise services
February 26, 2020 — Joint Base Andrews will soon experience changes to email, file sharing, and collaboration services as the Air and Space Forces adopt cloud-based technology. ... MORE

AFDW to transition to cloud-based enterprise services

Singing Sergeants serenade The Golden State
February 21, 2020 — The U.S. Air Force Band’s Singing Sergeants kicked off their winter tour Feb. 11, in Fullerton, California... MORE

A U.S. Air Force Band Singing Sergeants winter tour program is displayed during a concert in Redlands, Ca., Feb. 14, 2020. The tour took the band to eight different locations where they performed various songs from their vast repertoire; the program outlines each performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

America's Airman: Senior Airman Nicole Swift
February 21, 2020 — What's your full name, job title and unit?Nicole Megan Swift, Aerospace Medical Technician, 11 MDOS... MORE

JBA commander, 11 MDSS speak to state assembly on updated military spouse reciprocity
February 13, 2020 — Col. Andrew Purath, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews Commander, and Master Sgt. Heather Kirscher, 11th Medical Support Squadron First Sergeant, spoke to both the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee on Senate Bill 280, Feb. 6, 2020 and to the Economic Matters Committee on House Bill 349, Feb 11, 2020. Senate Bill 280 and House Bill 349 (Occupational and Professional Licensing - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses - Revisions to Reciprocity Requirements), alter requirements for service members, veterans, and military spouses to receive occupational or professional licenses from the Maryland Department of Labor. ... MORE

Col. Andrew Purath, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews Commander, speaks on Senate Bill 280, Occupational and Professional Licensing - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses - Revisions to Reciprocity Requirements, to the Maryland Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee in Annapolis, Md., March 26, 2019. Maryland is one of many states that are pushing such legislation to allow for military spouses to either have expedited licensing or more flexible rules. For service members, veterans, and military spouse in Maryland, this bill would allow for a permanent license to be granted if the member moved to the state and has held a valid occupational or professional license from another state. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon)

Airmen of Note represent at Jazz Heritage Series
February 13, 2020 — Trumpets, guitars and the high pitch of alto saxophones roar through the Rachel M. Schlesinger... MORE

America's Airman: TSgt Kyle Musacchia
February 7, 2020 — What's your full name, job title and unit?Kyle Nick Musacchia/Inspection Planner/11 WG IGWhat's your... MORE

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U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Cchango looks up at his handler, Staff Sgt. Alexis Krippel, during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 6, 2025.

From kennel to couch: MWD Cchango and Nero retire after distinguished service

Military Working Dogs Cchango and Nero were honored during a ceremony Aug. 6, 2025, recognizing their retirement from active duty and adoption into permanent homes...

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, attend the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025.

Continuing the mission: Honoring military veterans in law enforcement

The following are remarks given by Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, at the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025. The remarks have been edited for length and...