Joint Base Andrews conducts street cordon rehearsal for 60th Presidential Inauguration

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region debrief during a street cordon rehearsal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 16, 2025. Airmen from the 316th Wing, 844th Communications Group, and members with the 11th Wing, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., were selected to serve as street cordon members for the 60th Presidential Inauguration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

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Joint Base Andrews conducts street cordon rehearsal for 60th Presidential Inauguration

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region debrief during a street cordon rehearsal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 16, 2025. Airmen from the 316th Wing, 844th Communications Group, and members with the 11th Wing, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., were selected to serve as street cordon members for the 60th Presidential Inauguration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

A U.S. Airman assigned to the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region participates in a street cordon rehearsal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 16, 2025. This rehearsal prepared the service members for street cordon duties at the 60th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

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Joint Base Andrews conducts street cordon rehearsal for 60th Presidential Inauguration

A U.S. Airman assigned to the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region participates in a street cordon rehearsal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 16, 2025. This rehearsal prepared the service members for street cordon duties at the 60th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

U.S Air Force Master Sgt. Alejandro Alba, 60th Presidential Inauguration Street Cordon noncommissioned officer in charge, inspects Airmen during the street cordon rehearsal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 16, 2025. Alba ensured that Airmen understood the order of operations for the inauguration, demonstrating proper customs and courtesies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

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Joint Base Andrews conducts street cordon rehearsal for 60th Presidential Inauguration

U.S Air Force Master Sgt. Alejandro Alba, 60th Presidential Inauguration Street Cordon noncommissioned officer in charge, inspects Airmen during the street cordon rehearsal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 16, 2025. Alba ensured that Airmen understood the order of operations for the inauguration, demonstrating proper customs and courtesies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

A U.S. Airman assigned to the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region salutes during a street cordon rehearsal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 16, 2025. Military participation in presidential inaugurations is a centuries-old tradition in which the U.S. Armed Forces celebrate democracy, honor the new commander in chief, and recognize civilian control of the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

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Joint Base Andrews conducts street cordon rehearsal for 60th Presidential Inauguration

A U.S. Airman assigned to the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region salutes during a street cordon rehearsal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 16, 2025. Military participation in presidential inaugurations is a centuries-old tradition in which the U.S. Armed Forces celebrate democracy, honor the new commander in chief, and recognize civilian control of the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –

U.S. Airmen assigned to the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region participate during a street cordon rehearsal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 16, 2025. The rehearsal included participation from the 316th Wing, 844th Communications Group, and members with the 11th Wing, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., to practice and validate plans for the 60th Presidential Inauguration. Historically, up to 5,000 military personnel have provided ceremonial support during the inaugural period, which is defined as the five days before and four days after the presidential inauguration.

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