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Anthony Floyd, Air Force retiree, has his teeth examined during Retiree Appreciation Day on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 29, 2016. The event included a health fair and flu shots, and also gave information on Tricare, recreation activities, and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

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Retirees attend Appreciation Day

Anthony Floyd, Air Force retiree, has his teeth examined during Retiree Appreciation Day on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 29, 2016. The event included a health fair and flu shots, and also gave information on Tricare, recreation activities, and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

A retired couple look for their seats during Retiree Appreciation Day on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 29, 2016, while Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and JBA commander, speaks. The event included a health fair and flu shots, and also gave information on Tricare, recreation activities, and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

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Retirees attend Appreciation Day

A retired couple look for their seats during Retiree Appreciation Day on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 29, 2016, while Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and JBA commander, speaks. The event included a health fair and flu shots, and also gave information on Tricare, recreation activities, and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Maurice Cooper, guest vocalist, sings the National Anthem at Retiree Appreciation Day on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 29, 2016. The event included a health fair and flu shots, and also gave information on Tricare, recreation activities, and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

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Retirees attend Appreciation Day

Maurice Cooper, guest vocalist, sings the National Anthem at Retiree Appreciation Day on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 29, 2016. The event included a health fair and flu shots, and also gave information on Tricare, recreation activities, and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and JBA commander, speaks at Retiree Appreciation Day on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 29, 2016. The event included a health fair and flu shots, and also gave information on Tricare, recreation activities, and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

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Retirees attend Appreciation Day

Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and JBA commander, speaks at Retiree Appreciation Day on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 29, 2016. The event included a health fair and flu shots, and also gave information on Tricare, recreation activities, and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – Anthony Floyd, Air Force retiree, has his teeth examined during Retiree Appreciation Day on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 29, 2016. The event included a health fair and flu shots, and also gave information on Tricare, recreation activities, and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

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