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Airmen of Note Jazz Series features drummer Peter Erskine
March 24, 2017
The U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note and Peter Erskine, American jazz drummer, perform a Jazz Heritage Series concert in Alexandria, Va., March 23, 2017. Erskine is a renowned musician, having won two Grammy Awards and “Best Jazz Drummer of the Year” by Modern Drummer Magazine readers 10 times. He is one of many jazz icons who have participated in the series, which began in 1990. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
The lone piper
March 24, 2017
Tech. Sgt. Adam Tianello, U.S. Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass Band bagpiper, plays the bagpipe at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 9, 2017. Tianello joined the Band in 2013 as the only Air Force specialty code bagpiper. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)
CMSAF trains at JBA CATM
March 17, 2017
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright shoots an MP5 submachine gun at the firing range at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 14, 2017. Wright’s visit afforded him the opportunity to learn from and interact with Airmen of the 11th Security Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)
Air Force brings cheer to 46th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Parade
March 17, 2017
Airman 1st Class Daniel Smith, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard member, holds an M-1 Garand rifle prior to the start of the 46th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Washington, D.C., March 12, 2017. The parade featured several military bands and ceremonial units along with more than 100 participating groups from the local area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)
JBA child and youth program services change
March 16, 2017
Honor Guard represents AF in Chicago parades
March 14, 2017
Airman 1st Class Daniela Bejarano, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, puts on gloves in preparation for the annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 11, 2017. In addition to wearing gloves, the honor guard members wore overcoats, earmuffs, a scarf and black sling to combat winter temperatures of less than 30 degrees during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
Yoga instructor stretches JBA members' resiliency
March 10, 2017
Le Nguyen, West Fitness Center yoga instructor, holds her hands together during her yoga class at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 9, 2017. Nguyen has been volunteering at JBA as a yoga instructor since October 2015 and has been practicing yoga for eight years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
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)
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