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Installation leadership uses new tool to receive suggestions
December 15, 2015
QOLCOMM - Quality of Life Feedback
JBA gains mass gym equipment
December 11, 2015
U.S. Army Cpl. Sean Gladden, Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center patron, works out in the tactical fitness center at JBA, Md., Dec. 11, 2015. More than $1 million in equipment upgrades. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Redskins honor AFDW and military with Salute to Service game
December 8, 2015
Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke observes the coin toss for the Washington Redskins versus Dallas Cowboys game, Dec. 7, 2015 at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. The Washington Redskins continued their tradition of honoring the nation's veterans and active duty military through the team's annual Salute to Service game. (U.S. Air Force photo by James E. Lotz/RELEASED).
11th CES hosts snow parade
December 8, 2015
The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted a Snow Parade in order to recognize vital snow preparation efforts in support of the presidential and alert missions at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 4, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes/ released)
Singing Sergeants at Smithsonian
December 7, 2015
The Singing Sergeants perform during the Smithsonian Holiday Festival at the National Museum of American History, Dec. 5, 2015, in Washington, D.C. The group is one of six musical ensembles that comprise the U.S. Air Force Band, and performed for an audience of approximately 2,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/ Released)
JBA lights up tree, menorah for the holidays
December 4, 2015
Col. Brad Hoagland, Joint Base Andrews/11th Wing commander, right, speaks to JBA families, as guests prepare to pull the candy cane lever and light up the Christmas tree and Menorah at JBA, Md., Dec. 2, 2015. The Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting ceremony is an annual event held to kick off the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Capitals visit JBA
December 3, 2015
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)
By Land or Sea, Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives for All to See
November 20, 2015
The 2015 Capitol Christmas Tree is displayed on a specially designed trailer Nov. 19, 2015, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. This year’s Capitol Christmas Tree is 74 feet tall and is a Lutz Spruce. This year’s Capitol Christmas Tree is 74 feet tall and is a Lutz Spruce. It stopped 14 times on the trip, from Chugach National Forest in Seward, Alaska, to JBA. Its final destination is outside the U.S. Capitol building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)
Wounded warriors CARE week
November 20, 2015
Retired Staff Sgt. Garrett Pope uses a bite tab to pull back the string of a bow as he prepares to fire during the Northeast Region Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17. The event is in conjunction with Warrior Care Month, a month dedicated to honoring the courage, resilience and accomplishments of wounded, ill and injured service members, their families and their caregivers. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Brian Ferguson)
Quitting Cold Turkey
November 19, 2015
The 779th Dental Squadron displays a booth at the Great American Smokeout 5K Cold Turkey Trot Nov. 19, 2015, on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The event was hosted by 779 Aerospace Medicine Squadron health promotion flight, and is part of a national annual event that encourages smokers to quit. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/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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