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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)
JBA supports JROTC with base tour
February 21, 2017
Tech. Sgt. Joseph Stoltz, 11th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, briefs Baltimore Polytechnic Institute High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets during a base tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. The tour is part of an annual visitation program with the Air Education and Training Command and sponsored ROTC and JROTC programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)
Special moments during Special Olympics bowling
February 17, 2017
Airman 1st Class Autumn Payne, 779th Medical Support Squadron medical logistics personnel, smiles with her arm around Tina Johnson, District of Columbia Special Olympics athlete, during the 2017 D.C. Special Olympics Bowling Championship at Hyattsville, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. It was the largest military supported D.C. Special Olympics Bowling Championship with approximately 75 athletes and more than 70 military volunteers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)
JBA preps for CMSAF Transition Ceremony
February 16, 2017
Senior Airman Ivan Abrev, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, uses a measuring tape at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. Abrev measured several distances within a hangar to determine where to place an F-16 Fighting Falcon display and U.S. flags in preparation for the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Transition Ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Jordyn Fetter)
89th APS named Air Force Large Terminal of the Year
February 16, 2017
Senior Airman Joseph Shank, 89th Aerial Port Squadron fleet services agent, hands a suit coat to Staff Sgt. Porsha Cook, 1st Airlift Squadron flight attendant, prior to a C-40B mission to Europe, departing from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Feb. 3, 2017. FAs are known for their unprecedented professionalism and service, catering to America’s most important leaders and diplomats.
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