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Healthy Smiles
February 5, 2016
During a National Children's Dental Health Month event at the Child Development Center, members from the 779th Dental Squadron spoke with children about proper brushing techniques, effects of too much sugar and healthy foods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)
Honoring Heritage
January 29, 2016
Members of the United States Air Force Honor Guard drill team spin their M1 Garand rifles at Oak Ridge High School, Orlando, Fla. Jan. 21, 2016. The Drill Team performed in front of hundreds of students and afterward held a training session with the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)
New commander takes reins of 459 ARW
January 15, 2016
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Maj. Gen. John C. Flournoy Jr. (left), 4th Air Force commander, passes the 459th Air Refueling Wing guidon to Col. David A. Owens (right) during the change of command ceremony here Jan. 10. Owens took command of the 459 ARW from Col. Thomas “TK” Smith Jr. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin Kurtz)
Workshop trains NCR voting representatives
January 14, 2016
Kenneth Warford, Federal Voting Assistance Program deputy director, Policy and project compliance and training facilitator, briefs attendees during a Voting Assistance Workshop at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 12, 2016. The workshop, run by the Federal Voting Assistance Program, trained more than 50 Department of Defense members on providing assistance to service members and their families during the voting process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)
Let's get combative
January 11, 2016
Senior Airman David Hoch, 11th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, applies an arm bar on a classmate during the Basic Combatives Course at Fort Belvoir, Jan. 8, 2016. Students learn more than 30 techniques during the week-long course (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/Released)
New golf course access procedures
December 30, 2015
Starting Jan. 1, 2016, Joint Base Andrews is implementing new entry procedures for non-base affiliated personnel visiting the Courses at Andrews. The entry-procedures for non-base affiliated golfing guests require them to submit information for a National Criminal Information Center background check. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)
Imagine Andrews second lottery announced
December 21, 2015
Andrews' newest Chief selects
December 17, 2015
Six of the nine Joint Base Andrews’ Senior Master Sgts. selected for promotion to Chief Master Sgt. pose for a photo during a release ceremony held at The Club here, Dec. 17, 2015. Congratulations to Stacy Ascione, Robert Kamholz, Timothy Leahey, Dana Council, Jodi Epps, Alexander Garrett, Angel Luna, Marjon Robertson and James Worley. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier)
Caroling has Max Impact on JBA
December 17, 2015
Senior Master Sgt. Ryan Carson and Tech. Sgt. Nalani Quintello, U.S. Air Force Band’s Max Impact vocalists, sing holiday carols in the lobby of the William A. Jones III building at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 16, 2015. Max Impact played a surprise performance for the military members and civilians that work in the Jones building to spread holiday cheer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/Released)
11th LRS Airmen help installation prepare for winter
December 16, 2015
Staff Sgt. Zachariah Almon, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron assistant NCO in-charge fire truck maintenance, completes a vehicle inspection checklist during a free winter vehicle inspection event at Joint Base Andrews, M.d., Dec. 12, 2015. Airmen from the 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management Flight performed the inspections that included checking the tire pressure and tire wear, fluids, lights, windshield wipers and the serpentine belt condition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)
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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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