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MWD retires after 10 years
March 10, 2017
Base members attend Teo’s, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog, retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 9, 2017. The 11 year-old German Shepard served 10 years as an Air Force explosive detection dog. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
Honor Guard marches in Old Town Saint Paddy’s Day Parade
March 6, 2017
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard stands in formation prior to marching in the 2017 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Alexandria, Va., March 4, 2017. The group marched alongside the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Marine honor guards for the half-mile-long parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
Free movie at base theater grand opening
March 3, 2017
Sunlight shines on the newly renovated base theater at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 3, 2017. A free movie screening of “Kong: Skull Island” for Department of Defense cardholders is scheduled during the base theater grand opening, March 4, 2017, at 7 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
Military Saves Week comes to close
March 3, 2017
Sharon Moore, right, 11th Force Support Squadron community readiness consultant, advises Staff Sgt. Adande Andrade, left, Medical Law Branch paralegal, on how to make a Savings Pledge during Military Saves Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 2, 2017. During the week, members and their families were encouraged to make a pledge, a personal commitment to individuals to save money for different purposes, which were entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of three $100 gift cards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
Pre-Raven; Do you have what it takes?
March 2, 2017
Staff Sgt. Brian Sollis, 811th Security Forces Squadron executive aircraft security member and instructor, leads an exercise during Fly-Away Security Team training, nicknamed “Pre-Raven,” at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 24, 2017. This quarterly-held course determines whether applicants can perform the Raven mission of providing discrete, low‐visibility security that ensures protection for Air Force aircraft transiting airfields where security is unknown or deemed inadequate to counter local threats. This includes training in the realm of teamwork, leadership, legal considerations, Redman qualification fights, baton maneuvers and verbal judo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
On the road again
February 28, 2017
Capt. Daniel Booth, U.S. Air Force Band assistant director of operations and associate conductor, speaks with Bob Frier and Amy Kaufeldt, co-hosts of 'Good Day Orlando', in Lake Mary, Fla., Feb. 21, 2017. During the broadcast the ensemble performed snippets of patriotic music from their program and gave an overview of their weeklong tour. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)
Air Force Honor Guard preps new drill performance
February 27, 2017
Airmen from the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team practices a new routine on the Levitow Training Support Facility drill pad Feb. 26, 2016, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The team comes to Keesler every year for five weeks to develop a new routine, which is then revealed during an 81st Training Group drill down competition. The team preforms the routine used throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)
JBA Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization (PAR) Program open house/public hearings
February 27, 2017
CMSAF Retirement, Appointment Ceremony at JBA
February 22, 2017
A U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsman stands ready to start the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Retirement and Appointment Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. During the event, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody was retired and Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright was appointed the 18th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
Plan, Save, Spend: Military Saves Week at Andrews
February 22, 2017
In conjunction with the nationwide America Saves Campaign, Joint Base Andrews will observe Military Saves Week and host educational events from Feb. 27 to March 3. This week is dedicated to educating Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy and National Guard Bureau personnel about personal financial matters ranging from debt reduction to retirement planning. (Courtesy photo)
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