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A family of fliers
July 20, 2016
Capt. Raylind Bergman, 1st Helicopter Squadron instructor pilot and operations assistant flight commander, poses for a photo with his wife, 1st Lt. Alethea Bergman, 79th Medical Wing aerospace and operational physiologist and operations element chief, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 6, 2016. . The couple met in ROTC, married in 2010, and are expecting their first child this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)
JBA's night at the ballpark
July 20, 2016
Chief Master Sgt. Beth Topa, 11th Wing command chief, throws out the first pitch for a Bowie Baysox game in Bowie, Md., July 15, 2016. The ceremonial throwing of the first pitch was part of the sixth Joint Base Andrews Military Appreciation Night that the Baysox holds to recognize JBA members for their dedication and military support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
ACE host's annual dorm challenge
July 20, 2016
Airman 1st Class Jurah Kromah, 11th Comptroller Squadron financial technician, attempts to make it across “The Big Baller” inflatable obstacle course during the annual dorm challenge event held on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 15, 2016. The event was hosted by the installation’s Airmen Committed to Excellence club and supported by the USO. Festivities included a disc jockey, free food and drinks, volleyball, cornhole and an array of inflatable obstacles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)
11 CES breaks a sweat to keep JBA cool
July 15, 2016
Staff Sgt. Ben Levalley, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron HVAC journeyman, repairs an air conditioning unit at the Child Development Center Three on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 13, 2016. The HVAC flight cares for approximately 2,400 air conditioning systems throughout JBA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)
11th Wing command change
July 12, 2016
Col. John Teichert, the new 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, assumes command of the 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., July 12, 2016. Teichert took over command from Col. Bradley Hoagland and is now responsible for approximately 2,500 Airmen, DOD civilians and contractors in the 11th WG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
JBA inducts 7 new honorary commanders
July 11, 2016
Col. Bradley Hoagland, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, speaks during the Joint Base Andrews, Md., 2016 Honorary Commander Luncheon at The Club on JBA, July 7. The JBA Honorary Commander Program allows communication and partnerships between key leaders of the base and surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
JBA partners with community to restore wetlands
July 8, 2016
U.S. Army Col. Edward P. Chamberlayne, Commander and District Engineer Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District gathers with project team members during the commemoration of the Piscataway Creek Wetlands Mitigation Project at Poplar Hill Mansion in Clinton, Md., June 30, 2016. The Corps of Engineers supported the identification of 63 acres of land for wetland restoration, preservation and creation to mitigate the 12.5 acres of wetlands impacted by Joint Base Andrews' West Runway Repair Project. (U.S. Army photo by Alfredo Barraza)
USAF Honor Guard concludes Nova Scotia performances
July 8, 2016
Airman 1st Class Jeremy De Leon, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member, dons his ceremonial blouse before the opening night at the 2016 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 30. This was the first time in 20 years that an active duty U.S. Military team has performed at this event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier)
Andrews youth learn from the pros
June 30, 2016
Sammy Solis, Washington Nationals pitcher, coaches children of military personnel at the Major League Baseball Players Trust City Clinic’s youth baseball clinic on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 28, 2016. The Players Trust, DC Grays, a Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League team, and USO Metro coordinated this event. More than 100 children attended the clinic, receiving coaching from collegiate and professional baseball players, as well as free baseballs, gloves, T-shirts and autograph cards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)
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June 30, 2016
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USAF Band members march at POTUS Jimmy Carter's State Funeral.

Final honors: Air Force Band supports President Carter state funeral events

Military bands, including The U.S. Air Force Band, joined JTF-NCR’s overall support through musical performances at key moments during former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral Jan. 4-9. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Dec...
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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)

Upholding our customs and courtesies: The importance of Reveille and Retreat

As the command chief of the 316th Wing here, I am constantly struck by the dedication and professionalism of our Joint Base Andrews community. Every day, you all do amazing, hard work... and you all make it look so easy!Despite how unique our base...
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