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Motorcycle Safety Day is revved up by 11th Wing Safety Office
June 16, 2017 — A crash simulator, prize giveaways and a police-escorted off-base ride were a few of the activities at Joint Base Andrews’ Seventh Annual Motorcycle Safety Day here, June 15.“The reason we have a MSD is to prevent motorcycle safety briefings from becoming uninteresting,” said Master Sgt. Freddie Mims, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron operation... MORE

Will Moore, professional motorcycle racer, demonstrates safety maneuvers during the Seventh Annual Motorcycle Safety Day at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 15, 2017. The day included various demonstrations to educate and spread awareness to JBA members about safe riding practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Celtic Aire honors Memorial Day with National Harbor performance
June 1, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire ensemble performs a Memorial Day weekend concert at the National Harbor in Fort Washington, Md., May 27, 2017.The band’s concert kicked off their Summer Concert Series, which features performances every Saturday at the National Harbor. MORE

The U.S. Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire ensemble performs during a Memorial Day weekend concert at the National Harbor in Fort Washington, Md., May 27, 2017. The band’s concert kicked off their Summer Concert Series, which features performances every Saturday at the National Harbor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

JBA honors defenders during National Police Week
May 19, 2017 — Joint Base Andrews honored past and present law enforcement personnel during National Police Week, May 15 - May 21, 2017, with a series of events and celebrations on base.“This is a time for the nation to pause and give recognition for all the first responders serving in the communities,” said Master Sgt. Brian Flanagan, 11th Security Forces... MORE

11th Security Forces Group members light candles during the 29th Annual Candlelight Vigil in Washington, D.C., May 13, 2017. This was one of the National Police Week events held to bring together law enforcement from around the world and honor past and present police officers and security forces members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

JBA DeCA commissary celebrates food donation milestone
May 16, 2017 — Joint Base Andrews and the Defense Commissary Agency celebrated the donation of its 30,000th pound of food to the Community Support Systems Baden Food Pantry, May 12... MORE

Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, loads a box of food into a truck at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2017. The JBA Defense Agency Commissary celebrated the donation of its 30,000th pound of food since June 2015 as part of Mission Nutrition to the Community Support Systems Baden Food Pantry. )

JBA and community gather for Small Business Summit
May 5, 2017 — The 11th Contracting Squadron held a Small Business Summit at The Club on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, May 4.Approximately 70 attendees from various businesses, ranging from construction representatives to local company owners, gathered to discuss upcoming contracts, bidding requirements and how to use them to their advantage. "At JBA we need... MORE

Lt. Col. Wanda McDonald, 11th Contracting Squadron commander, speaks to attendees at the Small Business Summit on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 4, 2017. Approximately 70 attendees, ranging from construction representatives to business owners, gathered to discuss upcoming contracts and bidding requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

JBA Airmen give back to community
May 5, 2017 — More than 20 Airmen from the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron stationed at Joint Base Andrews volunteered in a Christmas in April Prince George’s County event in College Park, Maryland, April 29... MORE

Senior Airman Johnneil Rojas, left, and Senior Airman Lalynn Antell, right, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering assistants, lay linoleum tiles at a house in College Park, Md., April 29, 2017 More than 20 Joint Base Andrews 11th CES Airmen partook in the 2017 Christmas in April Prince George’s County, an annual volunteer program that repairs the homes of low-income or physically challenged senior citizens in one day. The renovations included electrical, plumbing and structural repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

Jazz Heritage Series ends on a high note
April 25, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Band, Airmen of Note performed their final Jazz Heritage Series concert for the year at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., April 19.“The Jazz Heritage Series is an event that has been going on for about 20 years and we have invited distinguished jazz artists to perform along with us,” said... MORE

Marshall Gilkes, left, guest jazz trombonist, laughs during a meet and greet with Maj. Gen. Darryl W. Burke, right, Air Force District of Washington and 320th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, in Alexandria, Va., April 20, 2017. Gilkes was one of three artist to perform in the Airmen of Note’s Jazz Heritage Series. The U.S. Air Force Band first established the annual series in 1990, which features bandsmen with renowned jazz icons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

From Recruited to Recruiter
April 21, 2017 — Kaitlynne Anzur was a small town girl with a decent career, but her bigger dreams lead her to her local Air Force recruiting office.“I could take the job, become a manager, keep working a ton of hours for not enough pay or I could jump out of the cycle, leave a small town behind and do something bigger,” said Staff Sgt. Kaitlynne Anzur, 779th... MORE

Staff Sgt. Kaitlynne Anzur, 779th Medical Group dental assistant, sits for a photo in the dental clinic at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 20, 2017. Anzur has been a dental assistant for approximately four years and will soon cross train to become an Air Force recruiter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

JBA members lend a hand for Earth Week
April 21, 2017 — Base members participated in several events in celebration of Earth Week and Arbor Day at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 17 through April 22, 2017.The week-long observance included a tree-planting ceremony, base clean-up, seed-planting, and more. “Earth Week is extremely important and I think we must impress that upon our Airmen,” said Tech Sgt... MORE

Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, receives awards at a ceremony on base April 18, 2017, from Horace Henry, Maryland Department of Natural Resources representative, in honor of Earth Week and Arbor Day, for the base’s contributions to environmental services. The week also included base cleanups, seed planting, a youth art display and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Temporary DFAC relocation
April 21, 2017 — The Freedom Hall dining facility is scheduled for temporary relocation due to renovations beginning April 24... MORE

F-16C Aircraft Incident Recovery Operations
April 11, 2017 — Recovery operations are ongoing for the D.C. Air National Guard F-16C Fighting Falcon that crashed 5 April 2017. Presently, the Safety Investigation Board is assessing the crash site. This may last approximately 30 days, depending on circumstances surrounding the investigation. Once all necessary evidence is gathered and removed from the site, it... MORE

On The Job With The Capital Guardians
April 4, 2017 — Airman 1st Class Jonathan Lake, 113th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment apprentice, tightens a bolt on an air conditioning unit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 27, 2017. The D.C. Air National Guard has various missions including defending the National Capital Region, supporting the District and local communities during special... MORE

Airman 1st Class Jonathan Lake, 113th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment apprentice, tightens a bolt on an air conditioning unit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 27, 2017. The D.C. Air National Guard has various missions including defending the National Capital Region, supporting the District and local communities during special security events and natural disasters, and maintaining a worldwide deployable fighter and support force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

Honoring trailblazing women in business and labor
March 16, 2017 — Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso, U.S. Air Force Manpower, Personnel and Services deputy chief of staff, spoke to approximately 50 military members and DOD civilians attended the Women’s History Month luncheon at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, March 10... MORE

Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso, U.S. Air Force Manpower, Personnel and Services deputy chief of staff, speaks to Team Andrews members at the Women’s History Luncheon at The Club at Andrews on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 10, 2017. During the event, Grosso spoke on this year’s topic “Honoring Trailblazing Women in Business and Labor,” as well as the importance of diversity and service.

On the road again
February 28, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Band Singing Sergeants kicked off their first solo tour in approximately 20 years Feb. 22 to Feb. 26 in central Florida... MORE

Capt. Daniel Booth, U.S. Air Force Band assistant director of operations and associate conductor, speaks with Bob Frier and Amy Kaufeldt, co-hosts of 'Good Day Orlando', in Lake Mary, Fla., Feb. 21, 2017. During the broadcast the ensemble performed snippets of patriotic music from their program and gave an overview of their weeklong tour. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

JBA supports JROTC with base tour
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Tech. Sgt. Joseph Stoltz, 11th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, briefs Baltimore Polytechnic Institute High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets during a base tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. The tour is part of an annual visitation program with the Air Education and Training Command and sponsored ROTC and JROTC programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)

USAF Band Features World Renowned Vocalist
February 14, 2017 — Nnenna Freelon, vocalist, sings alongside the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note during a 2017 Jazz Concert Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 9, 2017. The concert series began in 1990 and has showcased many notable jazz musicians, including pianist Cyrus Chestnut, trumpeter Terell... MORE

Nnenna Freelon, vocalist, sings alongside the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note during a 2017 Jazz Concert Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 9, 2017. The concert series began in 1990 and has showcased many notable jazz musicians, including pianist Cyrus Chestnut, trumpeter Terell Stafford and saxophonist Kirk Whalum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

Airman scratches creative itch with writing club
February 10, 2017 — Since October 2016, Tech. Sgt. Joseph Murray, 11th Force Support Squadron manpower analyst, has hosted creative writing club meetings twice a month at the Joint Base Andrews library. During each meeting, members come together to express themselves, in writing, in a group setting, as a means to explore their imaginations. ... MORE

The creative writing club meetings take place on base on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and are open to all.

Raven Runs the Distance
February 3, 2017 — A combination of sneakers and curiosity carried him through streets lined with gothic-style architecture during his downtime in the early morning hours after an overseas flight... MORE

Senior Airman Joshua D. Smith, 811th Security Forces Squadron executive aircraft security team member, runs on a track at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 27, 2017. Smith is known as the “guy who runs” by his peers due to his love for running and completion of the Marine Corps marathon, five half marathons and numerous 5Ks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Home schooling semester begins on base
February 1, 2017 — Andrews Home Educators is slated to begin its second semester at JBA’s Youth Center, Feb. 2, 2017. AHE is a base cooperative support group set up for families of active duty members, retirees and DoD employees who desire to have their children educated at home... MORE

Mannequin heads sit atop a counter in the art room at the Youth Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 31, 2017. The room is used by students enrolled in the Andrews Home Educators art class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)

JBA members hold community drive
January 27, 2017 — Joint Base Andrews members participated in a volunteer community drive in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Washington, District of Columbia, Jan. 25... MORE

Senior Airm Bernadette Galindo, left, 11th Security Forces Squadron elite gate guard, and Senior Airman Emily Pearce, right, 11th Security Support Squadron unit scheduler, prepare sandwiches at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for a community drive in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 25, 2017. Volunteers prepared approximately 300 bagged lunches to hand out to community members in need at the Community for Creative Non-Violence in Washington, D.C.

JBA partner brings fuel to the fight
January 26, 2017 — Every few seconds, wind gusts whip past him as he clasps an orange signal wand in each hand, placing them behind his back. Senior Airman Jaramie York, 459th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, stands motionless on the flightline at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as temperatures approach freezing on a December day. York is one of more than 1,300 citizen Airmen and civilian employees assigned to the 459th Air Refueling Wing, an Air Force Reserve mission partner of the 11th Wing... MORE

President Trump boards Air Force One at JBA
January 26, 2017 — President Donald Trump salutes service members as he exits Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 26, 2017. Trump departed for Philadelphia to address the Congressional Grand Old Party Retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham) MORE

President Donald Trump salutes service members as he exits Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 26, 2017. Trump departed for Philadelphia to address the Congressional Grand Old Party Retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Team Andrews stands up CAT for inauguration
January 23, 2017 — A crisis action team, or CAT, operating from Joint Base Andrews, Md., ensured continuity of operations and accountability for more than 1,000 Airmen who participated in the 58th Presidential Inauguration in District of Columbia, Jan. 20, 2017... MORE

Lt. Col. David Fink, 11th Wing command post director, receives a status update through his walkie-talkie at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 20, 2017, about Airmen participating in the 58th Presidential Inauguration parade in the District of Columbia. As director, Fink coordinated between the command post and the crisis action team to ensure the proper dissemination of information affecting base entities and Air Force personnel during the historic event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)

President-Elect Arrives at JBA
January 19, 2017 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.— President-Elect Donald Trump and his family, arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland Jan. 19, 2017, one day before taking office as the 45th President of the United States... MORE

President-Elect Donald Trump and his family land at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 19, 2017. Trump arrived from New York in preparation for his inauguration ceremony, to take place Jan. 20, 2017. This marks the first time Trump will have arrived at JBA in an official capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

JBA, NCR Airmen rehearse roles for Inauguration parade
January 17, 2017 — More than 330 Airmen from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, and throughout the National Capital Region spent several hours rehearsing for the 58th Presidential Inauguration on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., the morning of Jan. 15, 2017... MORE

Airman First Class James Horne (left center) and Staff Sgt. Kathryn Cisler (right center), 779th Medical Operations Squadron, train alongside Sailors and Soldiers to simulate first response treatment of a dummy dressed as a military member in the District of Columbia, Jan. 15, 2017. Horne and Cisler are in one of the multiple roving medical teams that will stand ready for any medical emergencies that may occur during the presidential inauguration parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)

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