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USAF Honor Guard march in Bud Billiken Parade
August 11, 2014 — In a parade of smiling, sequined dancers and high school band performances, the United States Air... MORE

Airman 1st Class Shawn Skeetfoster, United States Air Force pallbearer waits for the Bud Billiken Parade to start in Chicago, Il., August 9, 2014. The Bud Billiken Parade is the second largest and longest continuous education parade in the U.S., highlighting the significance of education by providing underprivileged children the chance to be in the spotlight. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

JBA members integral to US - Africa Leaders Summit
August 8, 2014 — Like the composers and musicians of an orchestral production, the men and women of Joint Base... MORE

Members of Joint Base Andrews and the Department of State see off the motorcade carrying the Republic of Guinea President, Alpha Conde, on the JBA flightline Aug. 2, 2014. President Conde was making his way to the US - Africa Leaders Summit in Washington D.C. JBA members worked collaboratively with the Department of State, Secret Service and FAA, among others, to ensure the safe arrival and departure of distinguished visitors traveling to and from the summit via the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kat Lynn Justen)

Southbound lane along West Perimeter Rd closed through Aug. 18
July 31, 2014 — People driving near Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center can expect delays along West... MORE

AF Element welcomes new commander
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Col. Kendell Peters provides remarks during the Air Force Element change of command ceremony on the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Ceremonial Lawn in Washington July 29, 2014. Prior to assuming command of the Air Force Element at JBAB, Peters served as the NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan director of training, education, personnel and force management directorates at Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)

Andrews Airman takes an educated chance
July 31, 2014 — At age 4, A.J. Ritterbeck started riding up and down the dirt road by his house in Belle Valley,... MORE

Senior Airman AJ Ritterbeck, 811th Security Forces Squadron Vice-Presidential aircraft security protective services specialist, rides his newest motorcycle on a secluded country road near Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 30, 2014. Ritterbeck volunteers as a motorcycle safety instructor and assistant safety representative for his unit.(U.S. Ai r Force photo/Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

JBA's appreciation night at Prince George's Stadium
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Senior Airman Andre Petway sings the “National Anthem” prior to a minor league game at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, Md., July 25, 2014. Petway is an Air Force Honor Guard firing party member. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

Balsamo named 'Warrior of the Week'
July 24, 2014 — Staff Sgt. Aaron T. Balsamo, an 11th Security Support Squadron visitor control center clerk, is this... MORE

Staff Sgt. Aaron T. Balsamo, an 11th Security Support Squadron visitor control center clerk, is the latest Warrior of the Week. Balsamo created an innovative solution to solve a problem with the VCC's flightline restricted access badge production system, keeping Andrews mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R.M. Dewberry)

MWDs help Andrews children 'Paws to Read'
July 24, 2014 — Members of the 11th Security Forces Support Squadron here demonstrated the Military Working Dog... MORE

Staff Sgt. Christopher Rutkowski tells a crowd of Team Andrews members about the 11th Wing Security Support Squadron's Military Working Dog mission at the library at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 23, 2014. The library hosted the MWD demonstration as part of its "Paws to Read" summer reading program, which runs through Aug. 9. Rutkowski is an 11th SSPTS MWD trainer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)

Andrews aids space exploration
July 24, 2014 — An enormous piece of an important space exploration project came through the flight line here July... MORE

Airmen from the 89th Aerial Port Squadron and the 22nd Airlift Squadron unload equipment from a specially modified C-5C Galaxy which transported parts of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope from Los Angeles International Airport in California to Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 17, 2014. The “Pathfinder” is a test piece for the space telescope, which is currently being assembled at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)

Your Story
July 21, 2014 — Do you have a unique story about the path that led you to the Air Force? Are you proud of your job... MORE

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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...