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"Operation Holiday Cheer" hosts 3-on-3 basketball tourney
December 18, 2012
Team Andrews Service members listen to the rules of engagement prior to the 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the East Fitness Center, Dec. 7, 2012. The tournament was held as a part of “Operation Holiday Cheer,” Which aimed to promote unity and teamwork between Joint Base Andrews military members. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)
Junior ROTC visits JBA flight training center
December 18, 2012
Emily Van Opdorpa North Stafford High School, Air Force Junior ROTC member, experiences the effects of the barany chair at the Aerospace and Operational Physiology Flight Training center, Dec. 14, 2012. The students were asked to perform various tasks while the chair was stopped and in-motion to demonstrate spatial disorientation. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)
U.S. Air Force Band 2012 Holiday Concert
December 18, 2012
The U.S. Air Force Band Singing Sergeants sing to Santa Claus during the 2012 Holiday Concert at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., Dec. Twenty professional Airmen vocalists comprise the Singing Sergeants official chorus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)
Snowball Express honors family of fallen serivce members
December 12, 2012
Joint Base Andrews Airmen applaud during a homecoming celebration for the Snowball Express at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 2012. The Snowball Express is Honors America’s fallen military service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice since Sept. 11, 2001 by humbly serving the families they left behind. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Erin O'Shea)
Andrews holds 25th Annual PCFC holiday party
December 12, 2012
Airman 1st Class Brian Barry, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal journeyman, shows Brendon, 7, son of Retired Col. Mary Purdue, how to use the controller on the F6 EOD robot during the 25th Annual Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Christmas Party, Dec. 8, 2012 in Hangar 3 on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The annual PCFC event allows military families whose lives have been affected by cancer to come together and enjoy a free holiday celebration with food, performances, displays and special visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)
Team Andrews Plays Capital Role in Capitol Christmas
December 11, 2012
Visitors veiw the Capitol Christmas Tree on the West Front Lawn of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 2012. The U.S. Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass ensemble played traditional holiday music for the lighting ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)
Expanded Emergency Financial Assistance Available For Wounded Warriors
December 11, 2012
11 CES provide support for Sandy Relief
December 11, 2012
Senior Airman Miguel Barrenada, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, performs a systems check prior to pump operation Nov. 10, 2012 in Breezy Point, N.Y. Members of the 11th CES team deployed to N.Y., to provide assistance to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Eddie White)
Lighting up for the holidays
December 5, 2012
Col. Bill Knight, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, and deployed spouse family members pull the candy cane switch to light the Christmas Tree and the menorah at Chapel One, Nov. 29, 2012. The lighting of the tree and menorah is a yearly event that consists of singing, menorah and tree lighting, prayer and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)
NAIHM ends in a pow wow
December 5, 2012
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