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Farewell to Chief Topa
December 21, 2016 — Chief Master Sgt. Beth Topa, retired 11th Wing command chief master sergeant, said her farewells at... MORE

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 — Isolation and avoidance were the behaviors Marine Staff Sgt. Anthony Mannino used to cope with adjusting to life when he came back from deployment in Iraq... MORE

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 — A team of nine JBA Airmen play a key role in the high-priority airlift missions and contingency response of the Air Force’s largest helicopter squadron... MORE

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, and members of the 11th Civil... MORE

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... MORE

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 — Federal employees and applicants for civilian employment at Joint Base Andrews, Md., who file workplace complaints through the 11th Wing Equal Opportunity Office, may now see the resolution process shorten from several years to just a few months... MORE

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)

WWE Superstars experience JBA mission
December 14, 2016 — In conjunction with an annual “Tribute to the Troops” performance, World Wrestling Entertainment... MORE

World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars prepare for a signing event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 13, 2016. The Superstars spent the morning touring JBA as a way to show their appreciation for the sacrifices military members have made, give back to the community and understand some of the missions that make up the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

West Fitness Center gets renovated
December 14, 2016 — The locker rooms inside the West Fitness Center at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, reopened Dec. 13... MORE

Senior Airman Anthony Vallejos, 811th Security Forces Squadon raven, ties his boots inside the newly renovated West Fitness Center locker room at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 13, 2016. The improvements to the locker rooms included new ceilings, saunas, lockers, and heating ventilation and air conditioning units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

JBA hosts 29th annual PCFC Christmas Party
December 14, 2016 — The 2016 Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Christmas Party, hosted by the Joint Base Andrews Fisher House, was held in hangar 3 here, Dec. 10... MORE

Mrs. Claus poses for a photo with attendees of the 2016 Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Christmas Party at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 10, 2016. Santa and Mrs. Claus delivered gifts to the military families in attendance. The JBA Fisher House has hosted the annual event since 1987. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

New EO process cuts complaint resolution time
December 14, 2016 — Federal employees and applicants for civilian employment at Joint Base Andrews, Md., who file workplace complaints through the 11th Wing Equal Opportunity Office, may now see the resolution process shorten from several years to just a few months... MORE

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A security policeman of the 76th Security Police Squadron and military working dog provide security as JordanianAirliner departs with King and Queen Hussein Bin-Talal on Jan. 1, 1980.

JBA honors Security Forces legacy during Police Week

Military police at Andrews have gone by many names over the decades, ranging from Military Police to Air Police, and now Security Forces; but their mission has remained committed to safeguarding the installation and enabling the Air Force mission...

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, attend the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025.

Continuing the mission: Honoring military veterans in law enforcement

The following are remarks given by Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, at the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025. The remarks have been edited for length and...