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Kids ship out to "Boot Camp"
November 12, 2015
Azlynn Mims, daughter of Capt. Raymond Mims from the 11th Wing Staff Agency, shaves shaving cream off a balloon to mimic the haircuts given to basic training trainees, Nov. 7, 2015, on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The event included physical training, a mock military in-processing station, basic drills and military knowledge classes, a survival class and capture the flag to help military children better understand and appreciate parental military service. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens/ Released)
Wizards salute military
November 10, 2015
Master Sgt. Tonya Barrow, Air Force District of Washington lessons learned analysis member, takes a photo of Washington Wizards basketball players during the teams Salute to the Stars event at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 2015. Salute to the Stars is an annual event held by the Wizards as part of the National Basketball Association’s Hoops for Troops week to honor the United States military the week leading up to Veterans Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/Released)
Rescue team
November 5, 2015
Airman 1st Class Dean Adamczyk, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron exercise rescue patient, lies in a Stokes basket stretcher during a Department of Defense Rescue Technical Course outside the William A. Jones III Building at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 30, 2015. Adamczyk, and every member of the 10-Airman class, took their turn simulating each role of a rescue scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/Released)
Recovering warrior speaks at Andrews
October 23, 2015
Tech. Sgt. Alex Eudy, Special Operations weather team craftsman and recovering warrior, speaks at the Community Commons on Joint Base Andrews, Oct. 22, 2015, for Disability Employment Awareness Month. Eudy returned to Active Duty after he was injured in Afghanistan, and now uses intrepid dynamic exoskeleton orthotics.(Photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/Released)
Watts in your wallet
October 21, 2015
Joint Base Andrews community members visit the Energy Action Day booth, Oct. 21, 2015, at the Base Exchange on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The booth, as part of Energy Awareness Month, informed community members of cost saving tips on conserving energy and included a demonstration and resources on how to do so. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Speaker's Forum planned for Oct. 16
October 13, 2015
(Left to right) Renetta Cowan, Senior Master Sgt. Demetrica Jefferis and Lisa Harrison discuss their plans for a Breast Cancer Support Group at the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2014. Ladies will host the first group meeting in the 4th floor conference room at MGMCSC May 21 from 10-11 a.m. Jefferis, a breast cancer survivor, is the Air Force Element superintendent. Cowan and Harrison are both 779th Medical Group social workers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)
"No Heat, No Cool" starting soon
October 13, 2015
The 11th Civil Engineering Squadron will initiate an installation-wide “No Heat/No Cool” period in anticipation of switching from cooling to heating modes on heating, ventilation and air conditioning units from Oct. 15 to Nov. 15, 2014 on Joint Base Andrews. (U.S. Air Force Photo Illustration/Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)
Priests visit JBA
October 9, 2015
Staff Sgt. Codi Carter, 11th Security Forces Support Squadron military working dog trainer, speaks to priests about what military working dogs do during a base tour Oct. 7, 2015 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The tour included visiting the 1st Helicopter Squadron, 811th Operation Support Squadron and 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog flight. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)
Fire prevention week
October 7, 2015
Airman 1st Class Austyn Helgeson and Senior Airman Scott Burdick, 11th Wing Civil Engineer firefighters, put out a fire during a live fire exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 7, 2015. The exercise was part of the fire prevention week on JBA. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/Released)
Taya Kyle speaks at JBA
September 30, 2015
Taya Kyle speaks to Joint Base Andrews personnel and their families, Sept. 27, 2015. Kyle spoke about her experiences dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. The goal of the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation is to provide meaningful, interactive experiences to service members, first responders and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)
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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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