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Airmen gear up for Inauguration
January 17, 2017
Chief Master Sgt. Jodi Epps, Wing Staff Agency superintendent, leads the cordon rehearsal in preparation for the 58th Presidential Inauguration at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 12, 2017. There will be more than 1,500 military members forming the street cordon and lining the inaugural parade route to render honors to the commander in chief, Jan. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
744th CS prepares for the 58th Presidential Inauguration
January 13, 2017
A 744th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission system technician prepares land mobile radios for pick up on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 11, 2017. The 744th CS plays an important role in ensuring communication is running smoothly. Airmen participating in the 58th Presidential Inauguration will be using approximately 200 LMRs provided by the 744th CS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
SECAF farewell bolstered by 11th WG support
January 12, 2017
Airmen with the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron organize chairs for the farewell ceremony for Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 11, 2017. Approximately 200 Airmen with the 11th Wing assisted with setting up chairs, bleachers and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)
JBA leadership hears Airmen’s feedback
January 12, 2017
Master Sgt. Robert Bedwell, Air National Guard Bureau Command Post training and standardization manager, and his son, Connor, place an order with Shavown Brown, movie theater attendant, at the base movie theater concession area at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 16, 2016. During the fall of 2016, the theater was renovated with a concession area, audio and visual equipment, bathroom tiling and a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)
89th AW supports president’s farewell flight
January 12, 2017
Col. Christopher Thompson (center), 89th Airlift Wing vice commander, his wife (center right), Shannon, and Tech. Sgt. Brian Greene (right), Special Airlift Mission passenger services agent, stand at attention as Air Force One taxis with the president to the runway for takeoff at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 10, 2017. Staff Sgt. Heather Alred (left), 811th Security Forces Squadron detail chief, maintained a watchful eye on the perimeter of the flightline until the aircraft was airborne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)
Vice President-elect Pence arrives at JBA
January 9, 2017
Vice President-elect Mike Pence greets Staff Sgt. Steven Howard, 89th Aerial Port Squadron special air missions supervisor, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 9, 2017. Pence was in the area in preparation to take office on Jan. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Morris)
Hygienists keep JBA smiling
January 9, 2017
Master Sgt. Millicent Cavazos, 779th Medical Group dental squadron dental hygienist, disinfects and sanitizes a room for a patient to receive a dental cleaning at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 6, 2017. The dental clinic now sees patients in the new edition to Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center as well as their former clinic to maximize efficiency for patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)
USAF Honor Guard performs at Sugar Bowl Parade
January 3, 2017
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard formation marches past the St. Louis Cathedral during the Allstate Sugar Bowl New Years Eve Parade in New Orleans, LA, Dec. 31, 2016. The parade consisted of floats, bands, marching units and other performers to entertain fans prior to the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Auburn Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners on Jan. 2, 2017.
AF members educate youth at career day
December 22, 2016
Master Sgt. David Gray, 113th Air National Guard security forces member, walks into a classroom at Charles Carroll Middle School during their Career and Technical Education Fair in New Carrollton, Md., Dec. 21, 2016. This is the fifth time Gray has volunteered to speak with students about the benefits of the U.S. Air Force as a career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)
Caretakers of Andrews’ furry warriors
December 22, 2016
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Valerie Garvin, Public Health Command District animal care specialist, budgets the Veterinary Treatment Facility income at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2016. As an animal care specialist, she manages and files everything in the facility including budgets, medications and patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
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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)

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