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Rape Aggression Defense class empowers
August 26, 2016
Senior Airman Emily Pearce, 11th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, delivers a kick to a bag held by Staff Sgt. Shandralekha Carlos, 11th Wing Commander's Action Group NCO in charge, during a Rape Aggression Defense class at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 20, 2016. The R.A.D. class is a self-defense program teaching basic self-defense tactice and avoidance techniques for risk factors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)
Redskins and JBA Team up for Preseason Walk-through
August 26, 2016
Chief Petty Officer Kenneth Zumwalt, Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Detachment Washington administration lead, poses for a selfie with DeAngelo Hall, Washington Redskins safety, at the West Fitness Center’s field on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 25, 2016. The practice was followed by an autograph meet and greet with fans as a way for the Redskins to show their appreciation for the men and women in the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
USAF Drill Team performs at Chicago Air and Water Show
August 23, 2016
Staff Sgt. Alexander Wilson, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member, shows his M1-Garand rifle to the crowd after a four-man performance during the 58th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show on the shoreline of Lake Michigan in Chicago Aug. 21, 2016. The show’s headliners were the USAF Thunderbirds, U.S. Army Golden Knights and the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier)
Run, Hide, Fight
August 19, 2016
Staff Sgt. Courtney Corral, 11th Security Support Squadron training instructor, briefs members of Joint Base Andrews, Md., during active shooter training at the Jacob E. Smart Building on base, Aug. 17, 2016. The training, held by the 11th SSPTS, instructed attendees on how to react during an active shooter incident in specific office locations. Attendees also had the opportunity to implement the training they learned during an active shooter drill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)
JBA Youth Learn Swim Safety
August 19, 2016
Bobby Broome, swim safety instructor, introduces himself to a youth participant in a swim camp event at the base pool on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 16, 2016. Over 50 children attended the event where they learned basic swimming skills and pool safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
Blood drive held at West Fitness Center
August 18, 2016
Members of Joint Base Andrews donate blood during a drive for the Armed Services Blood Program at the West Fitness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 16, 2016. The ASBP collected blood donations that will be shipped into theater and to medical treatment facilities around the National Capital Region.
ADAPT offers active-duty Airmen a way to recover
August 16, 2016
The Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention Treatment program promotes readiness, health, and wellness through the prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance misuse and abuse.
First Responders put to the test
August 12, 2016
Staff Sgt. Thomas Burton, 11th Security Forces Group response force leader, assists Staff Sgt. Tim Cobbel, 11th Wing paralegal, who acts as an aircraft crash victim for the Major Accident Response Exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 11, 2016. The MARE is an annual training requirement for a base to test its readiness and response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)
11th WG leadership visit USAF Band and Honor Guard
August 12, 2016
Members of the U.S. Honor Guard Drill Team perform a four-man routine at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., Aug. 9, 2016. The performance was part of an immersion tour attended by Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Beth Topa, 11th WG command chief master sergeant, to become more familiar with the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)
Malcolm Grow projects Training Day closures
August 8, 2016
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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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