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Andrews named Air Force Installation Excellence Award winner
March 30, 2015
JBA retires HQ U.S. Flag
March 24, 2015
Team Andrews members prepare to retire one of the installation flags located in front of the Jones Building on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 23, 2015. According to the U.S. Flag code, “the flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
Surgical center solves peeper problems
March 20, 2015
Capt. Frank Cumbie, 1st Helicopter Squadron pilot, sits still while a Technolas Orbscan is taken of the his eye March 18, 2015, in Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center on Joint Base Andrews, MD. The Orbscan measures multiple regions within the patient’s eye to provide critical information to surgical staff prior to a Photorefractive Keratectomy procedure. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Preston Webb)
St Patrick's Parade 2015
March 18, 2015
Master Sgt. Daniel Valadie, drum major, prepares to march down Constitution Ave., Washington, D.C., as part of the 44th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade, March 15, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
Fueling the force
March 17, 2015
Master Sgt. Chris Sutton, 166th Airlift Wing crew chief and Kristen Huffman, Akima Technological Solutions fuels distribution system operator, reel a gas hose after refueling an aircraft on the Joint Base Andrews flightline, Maryland, March 16, 2015. Akima services the 11th Wing, 89th Airlift Wing, Naval Air Facility Washington and the 459th Air Refueling Wing aircrafts around the clock. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Military members gain priority at MPF
March 17, 2015
Airman 1st Class Jacob Pounds, 11th Force Support Squadron customer service technician, completes a customer's request for a new ID card on Joint Base Andrews, MD, March 16, 2015,. The Military Personnel Flight recently began prioritizing military members needing new Common Access Cards during lunch hours Monday and Friday to greatly reduce the wait time for uniform wearers while also reducing overall wait time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Preston Webb)
Keeping JBA clean
March 17, 2015
Senior Airman Thomas Hollingsworth, 779th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental technician, sanitizes a gas mask before a demonstration, March 16, 2015, on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The flight assists service members preparing for deployment by testing the fit of their gas masks, contributing to the safety of more than 1,400 service members per year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)
Preparing future leaders
March 17, 2015
Senior Airman Richard Mirabal, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, briefs several Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets during a tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 16, 2015. The tour is held several times a month and is designed to immerse cadets in their respective career fields prior to active service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)
K-9 Veteran's Day
March 13, 2015
Staff Sgt. Monica Bizallion, 11th Security Forces Support Squadron military working dog handler, bonds with her military working dog, Nirvana, after training at the MWD obstacle course at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Mar. 12, 2015. Team Andrews utilizes more than 30 MWDs to help protect the base, residents and flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)
High Price for dope on JBA
March 11, 2015
Feb. 26, 2015, the District of Columbia legalized marijuana; however, its use is still against federal law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Service members stationed at Joint Base Andrews are advised to be aware and avoid any exposure to the drug. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rau/Released)
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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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