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President Trump boards Air Force One at JBA
January 26, 2017
President Donald Trump salutes service members as he exits Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 26, 2017. Trump departed for Philadelphia to address the Congressional Grand Old Party Retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)
Team Andrews stands up CAT for inauguration
January 23, 2017
Lt. Col. David Fink, 11th Wing command post director, receives a status update through his walkie-talkie at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 20, 2017, about Airmen participating in the 58th Presidential Inauguration parade in the District of Columbia. As director, Fink coordinated between the command post and the crisis action team to ensure the proper dissemination of information affecting base entities and Air Force personnel during the historic event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)
JBA sends off former President Obama
January 21, 2017
Former President Barack Obama is greeted by Col. Julie A. Grundahl, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews vice commander, on the flightline at Joint Base Andrews, Md., before his farewell address, Jan. 20, 2017. Throughout his eight-year tenure as president, Obama traveled to and from JBA aboard Air Force One more than 600 times and traveling all over the world.
JBA supports 58th Presidential Inauguration
January 20, 2017
Airmen and Sailors stand along Pennsylvania Avenue during the 58th Presidential Inauguration cordon and parade practice held in Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 2017. The Parade route spans 1 1/2 miles, from the U.S. Capitol to the White House. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)
President-Elect Arrives at JBA
January 19, 2017
President-Elect Donald Trump and his family land at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 19, 2017. Trump arrived from New York in preparation for his inauguration ceremony, to take place Jan. 20, 2017. This marks the first time Trump will have arrived at JBA in an official capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)
Taking care of "Bus"ness
January 19, 2017
Kevin Owens, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron automotive technician, selects tools from a tool crib on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 18, 2017. LRS is currently preparing for the 58th Presidential Inauguration and will be mobilizing approximately 60 Airmen and eight coach buses to transport personnel to and from the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Morris)
AF medical support during inauguration
January 18, 2017
Adam Buckley, left, HC Standard customer service engineer, and Stan Kuzia, HC Standard managing director, instruct a classroom of military medical personnel on how to use HC Standard at the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital in Fort Belvoir, Va., Jan. 13, 2017. The mobile healthcare medical triage and tracking system is a new application that will be used by military and civilian first responders for the 58th Presidential Inauguration to collect medical information and create a common operating picture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)
JBA, NCR Airmen rehearse roles for Inauguration parade
January 17, 2017
Airman First Class James Horne (left center) and Staff Sgt. Kathryn Cisler (right center), 779th Medical Operations Squadron, train alongside Sailors and Soldiers to simulate first response treatment of a dummy dressed as a military member in the District of Columbia, Jan. 15, 2017. Horne and Cisler are in one of the multiple roving medical teams that will stand ready for any medical emergencies that may occur during the presidential inauguration parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)
JBA hosts media day
January 17, 2017
Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Valadie, U.S. Air Force Band drum major, poses for a portrait during media day at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Jan. 13, 2017. Valadie, is responsible for leading the band during ceremonial processions, and is the seventh drum major in its history. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Morris)
Airmen assist in Meal Prep for Inaugural Parade Participants
January 17, 2017
U.S. Air Force Band members assist in meal preparation at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia, Jan. 13, 2017. Approximately 300 bags were pre-packed for the band, Air Force Reserve, and Air Force Guard to eat during the inaugural parade rehearsal, Jan. 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
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