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AF medical support during inauguration
January 18, 2017
Adam Buckley, left, HC Standard customer service engineer, and Stan Kuzia, HC Standard managing director, instruct a classroom of military medical personnel on how to use HC Standard at the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital in Fort Belvoir, Va., Jan. 13, 2017. The mobile healthcare medical triage and tracking system is a new application that will be used by military and civilian first responders for the 58th Presidential Inauguration to collect medical information and create a common operating picture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)
JBA, NCR Airmen rehearse roles for Inauguration parade
January 17, 2017
Airman First Class James Horne (left center) and Staff Sgt. Kathryn Cisler (right center), 779th Medical Operations Squadron, train alongside Sailors and Soldiers to simulate first response treatment of a dummy dressed as a military member in the District of Columbia, Jan. 15, 2017. Horne and Cisler are in one of the multiple roving medical teams that will stand ready for any medical emergencies that may occur during the presidential inauguration parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)
JBA hosts media day
January 17, 2017
Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Valadie, U.S. Air Force Band drum major, poses for a portrait during media day at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Jan. 13, 2017. Valadie, is responsible for leading the band during ceremonial processions, and is the seventh drum major in its history. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Morris)
Airmen assist in Meal Prep for Inaugural Parade Participants
January 17, 2017
U.S. Air Force Band members volunteer to assemble bagged meals at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia, Jan. 13, 2017. During the inaugural parade rehearsal, Jan. 15, the band, Air Force Reserve, and Air Force Guard were provided approximately 300 bagged meals to eat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
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)
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