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USAF Honor Guard performs at Sugar Bowl Parade
January 3, 2017
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard formation marches past the St. Louis Cathedral during the Allstate Sugar Bowl New Years Eve Parade in New Orleans, LA, Dec. 31, 2016. The parade consisted of floats, bands, marching units and other performers to entertain fans prior to the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Auburn Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners on Jan. 2, 2017.
AF members educate youth at career day
December 22, 2016
Master Sgt. David Gray, 113th Air National Guard security forces member, walks into a classroom at Charles Carroll Middle School during their Career and Technical Education Fair in New Carrollton, Md., Dec. 21, 2016. This is the fifth time Gray has volunteered to speak with students about the benefits of the U.S. Air Force as a career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)
Caretakers of Andrews’ furry warriors
December 22, 2016
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Valerie Garvin, Public Health Command District animal care specialist, budgets the Veterinary Treatment Facility income at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2016. As an animal care specialist, she manages and files everything in the facility including budgets, medications and patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
JBA's 89th AW supports First Family's final flight of 2016
December 21, 2016
President Barack Obama, the First Lady and their two daughters arrive at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, Dec. 16, 2016. Their flight to Hawaii out of Joint Base Andrews, Md., supported by the 89th Airlift Wing, was their last on Air Force One for 2016. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Theanne Herrmann)
Farewell to Chief Topa
December 21, 2016
Chief Master Sgt. Nathaniel Perry, left, 79th Medical Wing command chief master sergeant, hugs Chief Master Sgt. Beth Topa, right, retired 11th Wing command chief master sergeant, at her retirement ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2016. Topa officially retired on Dec. 9 after serving 24 years in the U.S. Air Force.
Music therapy impacts recovering service members
December 20, 2016
U.S. Army Sgt. Andrew Bell, National Intrepid Center of Excellence patient, speaks to the audience before a performance at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Dec. 13, 2016. U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact accompanied Bell as he performed “The Christmas Song” at the NICoE Creative Arts Café. NCAC is performance platform for NICoE patients and staff to share creativity though creative arts once a month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)
Mission controllers keep 1st HS flying
December 19, 2016
Tech Sgt. Jake Wireman, 1st Helicopter Squadron NCO in charge of console operations, and Tech. Sgt. Angeline Mahoney, 1st HS support flight chief and mission controller, relay information to the UH-1N Iroquois aircrews at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 7, 2016. Wireman and Mahoney are part of a team of nine Airmen that comprises the 1st HS mission control, following flights and relaying critical information to aircrews to complete their mission. The team was awarded the 2015 Small Unit Command Post of the Year based on excellence in mission accomplishment, performance and recognition of command post controllers, and training recognition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)
Up to their 'waste' in work
December 19, 2016
Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, puts on waders and a protective suit as gear before going into a sewage containment hole at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 13, 2016. Teichert wanted to experience some of what the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel system maintenance members do day-to-day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)
Wizards’ AF night highlights honor guard, drill team
December 15, 2016
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs during halftime at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Dec. 14, 2016. The routine was part of the Washington Wizards’ Air Force night, where the team took on the Charlotte Hornets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier)
New EO process cuts complaint resolution time
December 15, 2016
Staff Sgt. Mitchell Smith, Equal Opportunity specialist, takes a phone call during his shift at the 11th Wing Equal Opportunity Office at Joint Base Andrews, Md., December 13, 2016. Like all EO Airmen, Mitchell completed 11 weeks of technical school at the DoD Equal Opportunity Management Institute located at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)
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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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