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1 HS gets new skids on the block
October 29, 2014
The first of three UH-1N helicopters, previously owned by the U.S. Marine Corps, lands at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 21, 2014. The helicopters will bring increased mission capability for the 11th Wing to support its critical missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Cloys)
Retiree Appreciation Day
October 27, 2014
Col. Brad Hoagland, 11th Wing commander, expresses the importance of accessibility to retiree benefits at Joint Base Andrews and Anacostia-Bolling Retiree Appreciation Day at The Club on JBA, Maryland, Oct. 25, 2014. The event featured a health fair, legal and causality assistance, Space-A Travel briefings and identification card renewals. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Warrior of the Week
October 24, 2014
Ms. Diana Jones, 11th Force Support Squadron lead training and curriculum specialist, is the Warrior of the Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for the week of Oct. 22, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
Chief of the Repubic of Singapore Air Force visits JBA
October 22, 2014
The 811th Operations Group welcomes Maj. Gen. Hoo Cher Mou, Chief of the Republic of Singapore Air Force, to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 20, 2014. The 1st Helicopter Squadron assigned to the 811th OG gave Mou an aerial tour of Washington, D.C. Mou is visiting U.S. Air Force key programs and receiving briefings from Air Force leaders as a mean to strengthen the coalition relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
Chapel teaches Radical Resilience for 'gnarly' life
October 22, 2014
Chaplain (Capt.) Greg DuBow, center, an 11th Wing Protestant Chaplain, meets with dorm residents on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 9, 2014. DuBow, new to Andrews, discusses upcoming plans for the new ministry “Radical Resilience.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
JBA Airman big hit at softball championships
October 21, 2014
Senior Airman Nesha Humes poses with the gold and sliver medals at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 17, 2014. Airman Humes represented the U.S. Air Force as a member of the All-Air Force Women’s and All-Armed Forces Women’s Softball Teams Sept. 14 to 29, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)
Warrior of the Week
October 15, 2014
Staff Sgt. Holly Ward, 11th Security Support Squadron electronic security systems craftsman, is the Warrior of the Week for Oct. 15, 2014 at Joint Base Andrews, Md.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Energy Action Month fosters greener JBA
October 14, 2014
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- October, Energy Action Month, provides an opportunity to promote energy and water conservation awareness to Airmen as part of a national campaign led by the Department of Energy. This year’s theme, “I am Air Force Energy,” puts Airmen at the center of the campaign. (Courtesy photo)
Wilderness Adventure fosters Airmen resiliency
October 14, 2014
Airmen hold hands with one another while balancing on a wire during a Joint Base Andrews Resiliency Retreat at Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing in New Castle, Va., Sept. 29, 2014. The Airmen were instructed to cross a wire between trees without touching the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Krystal Cruz)
CFC offers chance to support charities across nation
October 14, 2014
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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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