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USAF Band rocks Halls with Carols
December 13, 2016
U.S. Air Force Concert Band performs a recital, Spirit of the Season 2016, at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in the District of Columbia, Dec. 10, 2016. The annual event featured multiple USAF Band ensembles including the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants who played a set of holiday favorites. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
Military working dogs support JBA DV's
December 9, 2016
Staff Sgt. Derek Scrivener, 11th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, sits for a photo while waiting to complete a practice sweep with MWD Lenox the passenger terminal on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 8, 2016. MWD’s work as force multipliers, using their senses in low-visibility situations to acknowledge things a handler might not see. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)
779 MDG, 811 SFS donates gifts to Angel Tree
December 9, 2016
Gifts await donation to the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 9, 2016. The 779th Medical Group and 811th Security Forces Squadron organized two hundred and fifty toys for donation to the program, which gathers holiday presents for children of the less fortunate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
AF band plays at U.S. Capitol ceremony
December 9, 2016
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is lit during a ceremony while the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Brass Band performs several classic Christmas standards on the Capitol’s West Front Lawn, Washington D.C., Dec. 6, 2016. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will remain lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. each evening through December 25, 2016.
Bio Airmen better JBA
December 8, 2016
2nd Lt. Amanda Daley, 79th Medical Wing critical care nurse, tries on a gas mask during her gas mask fit test at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 6, 2016. Bioenvironmental technicians at JBA are on track to provide approximately 1,000 gas mask fittings to service members from five different installations by the end of the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)
Air Force selects 531 for promotion to chief master sergeant
December 8, 2016
Congratulations to the 531 selected for promotion to chief master sergeant! The list is available on myPers and the Air Force Portal and Airmen can also access their score notices on the virtual MPF via the secure applications page. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)
Light up your Holiday, not your Tree
December 7, 2016
The Joint Base Andrews safety office is a resource base members can reach out to for their safety needs during the holiday season. People can recieve helpful risk management tips, such as preventing Christmas tree fires and car accidents.
JBA Airmen, families treated to special holiday ‘cheer’
December 6, 2016
Alison, Kelsey and Claire (right to left), Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders, meet with children of military families during a cheerleading clinic Dec. 3, 2016 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. During the clinic, the NFL cheerleaders demonstrated dance techniques used during the Chiefs' home games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)
Air Force announces consolidated squadron commander selection list
December 6, 2016
The Air Force has selected almost 500 officers as squadron commanders for 2017. Assignments include worldwide command and 365-day extended deployment command opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)
Airmen of Note fill Smithsonian with holiday melodies
December 5, 2016
The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note performs at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., Dec. 3, 2016. The group played a total of six 30-minute holiday music sets spanning the weekend and highlighted compositions by James Taylor, Joni Mitchell and other artists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Cchango looks up at his handler, Staff Sgt. Alexis Krippel, during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 6, 2025.

From kennel to couch: MWD Cchango and Nero retire after distinguished service

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, attend the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025.

Continuing the mission: Honoring military veterans in law enforcement

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