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11th Dental Squadron visits JP Hoyer CDC
February 23, 2018 — Memebers of the 11th Dental Squadron visited the JP Hoyer Child Development Center to teach the importance of proper oral hygiene during National Children's Dental Health Month... MORE

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Special Olympians compete in 2018 D.C. Bowling Championship
February 22, 2018 — Special Olympics D.C. is the sole provider of sports, health and inclusion programs that benefit over 1,600 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the district. Approximately 75 Special Olympics athletes took part in competitions, with more than 60 military volunteers from the National Capital Region helping with equipment, keeping score and providing encouragement to the participants. ... MORE

Military Saves Week Proclamation Signing
February 16, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews highlighted the 2018 Military Saves Week with a proclamation signing in the Military Family Readiness Center on base, Feb. 13, 2018. Saves week is coordinated each year by the MFRC to ensure military members and their families are armed with the ability to manage their finances year round... MORE

Air Force tackles Traumatic Brain Injury with early detection and holistic approach to treatment
February 15, 2018 — With over 3,000 cases of traumatic brain injury on average per year, TBI continues to be a significant issue for Airmen and readiness. TBI is an invisible wound, meaning the lack of physical markers often makes it difficult to detect or for others to understand the severity... MORE

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be difficult to detect with its typical lack of physical markers. Knowing the signs and symptoms of TBI is critical and ensures Airmen can return to duty. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Dental Assistant Spotlight: A1C Kianna Dhanraj, 11th Medical Group dental assistant
February 15, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The 11th Medical Group celebrates Dental Assistant Week every year during... MORE

“Black Panther” director visits JBA
February 14, 2018 — The director and executive producer of Marvel’s “Black Panther” visited the base to debut their highly anticipated film during a free screening for Department of Defense personnel and their families Feb. 12, 2018... MORE

Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Krista Cordora-Bradley, 11th Medical Group dental assistant
February 14, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.-- Our next Dental Assistant Spotlight is Staff Sgt. Krista Cordora-Bradley,... MORE

Renowned jazz artist sings with AF Band
February 14, 2018 — Professional jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée sang with the U.S. Air Force Band's Airmen of Note during a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 8, 2018. Aimée kicked off the series, which features three guest jazz artists. The U.S. Air Force Band first established the annual series in 1990, which showcases bandsmen with renowned jazz icons... MORE

A Bite of Life
February 14, 2018 — For six years, MWD Atos honorably served the 11th Security Forces Group before passing due to a rare heart condition. In recognition of Atos’ devotion to fellow Defenders, the 11th SFG came together to mourn his loss and to celebrate his life and achievements with a memorial service last month... MORE

Imagine Andrews to hold Enrollment Lottery
February 14, 2018 — Imagine Andrews Public Charter School will hold a lottery submission period Feb. 15 – May 25 for military families to enroll their children for the 2018-2019 school year. ... 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...