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CMSAF speaks at 11 LRS
July 30, 2015
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody speaks during an 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron all-call, July 29, 2015, on Joint Base Andrews. Cody spoke about current events in the Air Force and answered questions from members of the 11th LRS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)
K-9 handlers: Pursuing the enemy
July 29, 2015
As the largest military working dog facility in the Air Force, the 11th Security Support Squadron trains 32 K-9s on controlled aggression techniques, building searches, bomb/drug detection and handler protection. (U.S. Air Force photo-illustration by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer)
AAFES celebrates 120th anniversary
July 25, 2015
Col. Brad Hoagland, left, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, and Joanne Cahalan, JBA Exchange store manager, cut a cake in celebration of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service's 120th anniversary July 25, 2015, here. Since 1895, the AAFES has provided Soldiers and Airmen with services and merchandise to need to make their lives more comfortable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb/RELEASED)
174 ADA wins Softball Tournament
July 24, 2015
Members of the 174th Aerial Defense Artillery Brigade pose with their trophy from the Joint Base Andrews’ championship softball game, July 21, 2015, at the West Fitness Center softball fields. The 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade softball team won two games against the 1st Helicopter Squadron softball team to win the championship. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)
11 SSPTS assesses active shooter vulnerabilities
July 23, 2015
The 11th Security Forces Support Squadron offers active shooter training and preparation to units and offices on base. The program is designed to teach members of the base populace how to react when confronted with an active shooter. It also allows the 11th Security Forces Group to train their personnel to respond to emergency scenarios.
AF jazz ensemble performs in Hartford
July 21, 2015
Tech. Sgt. Grant Langford, U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note tenor saxophonist, performs during the 24th Annual Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz July 19, 2015, at Bushnell Park in downtown Hartford, Conn. The saxophone section performed one song, Nodopity, separately during the concert to showcase the group’s flexibility to play within smaller groups within the band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
Airmen of Note makes Harlem shake
July 21, 2015
Tech. Sgt. Tedd Baker, U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note tenor saxophonist, performs at the Jazzmobile’s Summerfest in Harlem, New York City July 18, 2015. Baker, born and raised in New York, is back to perform as part of the Airmen of Note and represent the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
Strolling Strings entertain downtown D.C.
July 17, 2015
An audience gathers to listen to the U.S. Air Force Band’s Strolling Strings at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., July 16, 2015. The Strolling Strings performance was part of the museum’s Star-Spangled American Music Series. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
CE changes work order priority
July 13, 2015
JBA wins CINC Award
July 7, 2015
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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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