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Candy, zombies invade Andrews
November 3, 2014
Caleb, son of Master Sgt. Matt Cagle, 744th Communications Squadron, hides in a pile of leaves during the Zombie Apocalypse Run at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 30, 2014. Zombie volunteers hid in various locations around the Military Personnel Squadron track to scare participants walking or running. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
AFDW, Washington Wizards team up for service initiative
November 3, 2014
Airman 1st Class Brent Christensen, 11th Wing Command Post, ties and packs bags for the Capital Area Food Bank’s Weekend Bag Program at the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2014. As part of the NBA Cares and the league’s Commitment to Service initiative, Washington Wizards coaches and players teamed up with service members to help the food bank ensure nearly 2,000 children had food to eat during the weekend when they didn’t have access to school meals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Martin)
Ceremonial Support: the face, spirit, sound of Air Force
October 31, 2014
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs at Mount Rushmore June 26, 2014. Ceremonial support is one of three core mission sets that AFDW is responsible for. This support can vary from participating in National Special Security Events such as the State of the Union Address or Presidential Inaugurations to providing official honors during funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 1st Lt. Nathan Wallin)
Airman inspires others through "Together in Pink"
October 31, 2014
(Left to right) Renetta Cowan, Senior Master Sgt. Demetrica Jefferis and Lisa Harrison discuss their plans for a Breast Cancer Support Group at the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2014. Ladies will host the first group meeting in the 4th floor conference room at MGMCSC May 21 from 10-11 a.m. Jefferis, a breast cancer survivor, is the Air Force Element superintendent. Cowan and Harrison are both 779th Medical Group social workers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)
Strongman Challenge returns to JBA
October 30, 2014
Competitors and spectators watch and cheer on Staff Sgt. Lynn Handle during the 2nd Annual Premier Strongman Challenge at the West Fitness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 28, 2014. Handle, a 1st Airlift Squadron flight attendant, pulled 135 pounds a distance of 75 feet during the sled pull event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
Deer activity increases on JBA
October 29, 2014
A deer crosses Perimeter Rd. on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 27, 2014. During the fall, deer related activity begins to increase and drivers are reminded to be extra vigilant while driving. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
Warrior of the Week - Oct. 29
October 29, 2014
Airman 1st Class Amber Marcum, a United States Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, is the Warrior of the Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for the week of Oct. 29, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
1 HS gets new skids on the block
October 29, 2014
The first of three UH-1N helicopters, previously owned by the U.S. Marine Corps, lands at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 21, 2014. The helicopters will bring increased mission capability for the 11th Wing to support its critical missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Cloys)
Retiree Appreciation Day
October 27, 2014
Col. Brad Hoagland, 11th Wing commander, expresses the importance of accessibility to retiree benefits at Joint Base Andrews and Anacostia-Bolling Retiree Appreciation Day at The Club on JBA, Maryland, Oct. 25, 2014. The event featured a health fair, legal and causality assistance, Space-A Travel briefings and identification card renewals. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Award winning author visits JBA youth center
October 24, 2014
Youth Center children react after hearing about the famous author and illustrator they are about to meet at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct 24, 2014. Cynthia Leitich Smith, New York Times Best-Selling author and R. Gregory Christie, award- winning children book illustrator, talk with the children about their work while the Reading is Fundamental program delivers free copies of their books to JBA youth. RIF is the largest children’s literacy nonprofit organization in the United States. (U.S Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
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Final honors: Air Force Band supports President Carter state funeral events

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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

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