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U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members perform for Washington Capitals players during their visit to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 1, 2015. The Drill Team is the traveling component of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard whose mission is to promote the Air Force by showcasing drill performances to recruit, retain, and inspire Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/released)

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U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members perform for Washington Capitals players during their visit to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 1, 2015. The Drill Team is the traveling component of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard whose mission is to promote the Air Force by showcasing drill performances to recruit, retain, and inspire Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/released)

Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals left wing, controls an ANDROS F6A explosive ordinance disposal robot during the team’s visit to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 1, 2015. During the demonstration, Capitals members got hands-on experience performing tasks EOD members are responsible for every day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/released)

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Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals left wing, controls an ANDROS F6A explosive ordinance disposal robot during the team’s visit to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 1, 2015. During the demonstration, Capitals members got hands-on experience performing tasks EOD members are responsible for every day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/released)

Marcus Johansson, Washington Capitals center, takes a selfie inside a UH-1N helicopter from the 1st Helicopter Squadron during the team’s visit to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 1, 2015. The squadron is responsible for priority airlift for National-level civilian and senior military leadership throughout the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/released)

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Marcus Johansson, Washington Capitals center, takes a selfie inside a UH-1N helicopter from the 1st Helicopter Squadron during the team’s visit to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 1, 2015. The squadron is responsible for priority airlift for National-level civilian and senior military leadership throughout the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/released)

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland – The Washington Capitals players and coaches visited Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Dec. 1, 2015.

The Capitals met with Airmen to learn some of the various missions of JBA.

Capitals Head Coach Barry Trotz made comparisons between the military and NHL lifestyles.

"I've always been big into the military values, the accountability, structure, discipline and teamwork," Trotz said. "In our sport, it's all about teamwork. There are individual talents that everyone has, but it's working as a cohesive unit."

The teams tour included presentations of the 11th Security Forces Squadron military working dogs, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team, 113th Air National Guard Fighter Wing, 459th Air Refueling Wing, U.S. Air Force premier rock band Max Impact, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal, 1st Helicopter Squadron and 11th Civil Engineer Squadron Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CBRN).