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Airmen Forgo Financial Fumbles
September 23, 2016
Aircraft, Airmen Prepare for Military Tattoo
September 22, 2016
A P-51 Mustang flies over Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, District of Columbia, Sept. 21, 2016 during a dress rehearsal for the 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo. The P-51 is part of the "Warbirds" flight that will be performing a flyover for the main event scheduled to be held at JBAB, Sept. 22, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)
JBA welcomes NATO Air Chiefs
September 20, 2016
The NATO Air Chiefs’ plane is ushered in after arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2016. They arrived in the U.S. for the semi-annual NATO Air Chiefs Symposium to discuss air and space power.
JBA celebrates 69th Air Force Birthday at AFRH
September 20, 2016
U.S. Air Force (ret.) Master Sgt. Fay Steele, left, Armed Forces Retirement Home retiree, shakes hands with Airman 1st Class Logan Wisnoski, 11 Civil Engineer Squadron, during the Armed Forces Retirement Home’s 69th Air Force Birthday Celebration in Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2016. Steele and Wisnoski had the privilege of cutting the cake as the oldest and youngest Airmen.
Secret gardens save AF money
September 16, 2016
The William A. Jones III building on Joint Base Andrews, Md., is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified building. It features approximately 48,000 square feet of environmentally friendly green roof space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)
POW/MIA honored during 24-hour run at America’s Airfield
September 16, 2016
Col. Sharon Bannister, 79th Medical Wing commander, speaks to a group of Airmen and Sailors during the POW/MIA opening ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 15, 2016. Bannister told the story of her father, a military member who was labeled missing in action in March 1972 during the Vietnam War. She described the feeling of uncertainty trailing the disappearance of her father and shared the sense of closure she felt almost 35 years later when an excavation team found his remains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
JBA Airmen Climb to Honor Fallen 9/11 First Responders
September 12, 2016
Austin Scott, Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department firefighter, faces the American flag during the 2016 National Capital Region 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and 5K Walk at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor, Md., Sept. 10, 2016. The event, hosted by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, brought attendees from local counties and military bases to either climb a total of 110 flights of stairs or walk a 5K in honor of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
JBA and Locals Remember 9/11
September 9, 2016
Joint Base Andrews Airmen and Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department firefighters work together to raise the American flag for the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony held at Heritage Park on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept 9, 2016. More than a hundred military members paid tribute to the first responders and victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
Checkout the Library
September 8, 2016
Katie Loveless, 11th Force Support Squadron senior library technician, reads “Pirates Love Underpants” to a group of children during story time at the library on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 31, 2016. Story time is held every Monday at 5:30 p.m. and every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
Rape Aggression Defense class empowers
August 26, 2016
Senior Airman Emily Pearce, 11th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, delivers a kick to a bag held by Staff Sgt. Shandralekha Carlos, 11th Wing Commander's Action Group NCO in charge, during a Rape Aggression Defense class at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 20, 2016. The R.A.D. class is a self-defense program teaching basic self-defense tactice and avoidance techniques for risk factors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)
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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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