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Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Readiness Training Day – August 10
July 20, 2017
New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31
July 19, 2017
New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement began July 31, 2017. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Steve Thompson)
USAPAT gains new leadership
July 17, 2017
U.S. Army Priority Air Transport Command leadership passes the unit guidon during a change of command and responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 14, 2017. The role of commander was passed from Lt. Col. Heather L. Maki to Lt. Col. Matthew L. Rowland during the event. Change of command ceremonies are symbolic of the transfer of command responsibility and the lasting continuity of the unit’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
811 OG passes the guidon
July 10, 2017
Members of the Joint Base Andrews Base Honor Guard display the colors during the 811th Operations Group change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 7, 2017. Col. Scott A. Grundahl relieved Col. Fred C. Koegler III as commander of the 811th OG. The group consists of the 811th Operations Support Squadron and the 1st Helicopter Squadron both of which provide the National Capital Region with continuous rotary-wing contingency response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Hurd)
Honor Guard celebrates Independence Day in Tennessee
July 10, 2017
Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard practice drill movements prior to marching in the Gatlinburg Independence Day Parade in Gatlinburg, Tenn., July 3, 2017. The parade kicked off at 12:01 a.m., making it the first Independence Day parade in the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)
11 MSG welcomes new commander
July 7, 2017
Col. E. John Teichert, left, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, hands the 11th MSG guidon to Col. Bradley L. Johnson, 11th MSG commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 6, 2017. Johnson replaced Col. William H. Kale III as 11th MSG commander. Johnson will preside over 1,500 personnel providing civil engineer, contracting, force support and logistics capabilities to 16,000 personnel throughout the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
11 WG inspires patriotism in NYC
July 6, 2017
Col. Larry H. Lang, U.S. Air Force Band commander, speaks to a Today Show reporter in New York City, July 4, 2017. The U.S. Air Force Band ceremonial brass ensemble and an Honor Guard color team traveled to New York for Independence Day celebrations with stops at the Today Show and New York Yankee Stadium. (US Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)
HG outreach to SoCal
July 6, 2017
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard marches throughout Disney’s California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., June 28, 2017. In an effort to make a grand appearance among such a diverse audience, the group of 42 Airmen traveled to the Golden State and performed complex routines involving choreographed sequences of weapon maneuvers while maintaining a sense of professionalism and pristine appearance while in uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
New Air Force health mobile app available for patients
July 6, 2017
The Air Force Medical Service is launching a mobile app that will let users access the news and information available on the AFMS website right from their smartphones.
Drill Team performs on golden state coast
July 5, 2017
Airman 1st Class Charlie Vaa, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member, adjusts the strap of an M1 rifle stock before a performance at Sea World in San Diego, Ca., June 27, 2017. Not only does the drill team perform complex routines involving a choreographed sequence of weapon maneuvers, but they also maintain a sense of professionalism and pristine appearance when in uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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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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