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My Hero; My dad - JROTC grad wins National Essay Contest
May 22, 2014
Master Sgt. John Franke and his wife Stephanie, stand with their young son and daughter, Air Force JROTC Cadet, Lt. Kristina Franke, after she won the Armed Services YMCA National Essay Contest on May 15, 2014, at the Arlington Career Center, Va. According to her essay, her father, 11th Security Forces Group superintendent of resources, is her military hero. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Amber J. Russell)
Sloan recognized as Warrior of the Week
May 21, 2014
Airman 1st Class Quachardd Sloan, 11th Security Forces Squadron knowledge management apprentice, has been recognized as Joint Base Andrews Warrior of the Week, May 21. Sloan has been recognized for his hard work for overseeing the relocation and transition of more than twenty defenders in-processing to the unit from technical training. (U.S Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
2014 AOSC Scholarship Presentation
May 20, 2014
Team Andrews members await the start of the Andrews Officers Spouses’ Club scholarship presentation at The Club on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 17, 2014. Volunteers at the AOSC Thrift Shop raised the scholarship money. (U.S. Air force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
National Police Week: honoring the fallen
May 20, 2014
Staff Sgt. Darlin Ducos, 11th Security Forces Squadron desk sergeant, gets tased during a demo day on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2014. The event was held during National Police Week which recognizes those who have fallen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
Joint Base Andrews hosts Heritage Park Concert
May 20, 2014
The USAF Honor Guard drill team performs during the Joint Base Andrews Heritage Park Concert, May 17, 2014. The free concert included a performance by Max Impact, the premier rock band of the Air Force, a UH-1N Huey Helicopter display and an explosive ordnance bomb disposal robot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)
WMZQ visits JBA
May 16, 2014
Staff Sgt. Lucas Tripp takes a break with his dog Bak, during a radio station WMZQ’s Military Appreciation Week event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 15, 2014. Tripp is an 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler and Bak is a German Shepherd detector dog. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
Inaugural Heritage Park Tattoo Event
May 14, 2014
Joint Base Andrews is hosting a free concert at Heritage Park on Saturday, May 17, 2014.
Sailor epitomizes reservist motto
May 14, 2014
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Patricio Mendoza, Naval Air Facility Washington Reserve Health Hospital corpsman clerk, was recognized as this week’s Warrior of the Week, May 14, 2014 at Joint Base Andrews-NAF Washington, Md. (U. S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)
Retired service member found dead in hotel room
May 13, 2014
May 5 - Pulse on AF force management
May 8, 2014
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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)

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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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