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811th SFS Airman pedals forward with relentless motivation
June 18, 2014
Senior Airman David Flaten, 811th Security Forces Squadron protective services member and professional cross-country mountain biker, trains at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 18, 2014. Flaten is ranked 43rd of 250 according to USA Cycling, the official cycling organization responsible for identifying, training and selecting cyclists to represent the United States in international competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
USAF Band presents D-Day 70th Anniversary Big Band Salute
June 13, 2014
The Air Force Strings with The Airmen of Note present a D-Day 70th Anniversary Big Band Salute on the steps of The U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., June 10, 2014. The Air Force Strings and Airman of Note, both groups members of The U.S. Air Force Band, will be performing free outdoor concerts at the capitol steps every Tuesday evening throughout the summer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Do Your Part and Vote
June 11, 2014
The Andrews Installation Voting Office is located in the base library, which is at the corner of Brookley Ave. and D Street. Hours are: Monday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Courtesey graphic)
Voter registration easy, necessary requirement to participate in elections
June 11, 2014
The Andrews Installation Voting Office is located in the base library, which is at the corner of Brookley Ave. and D Street. Hours are: Monday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Courtesey graphic)
JBA 'fuels' conversion
June 10, 2014
An 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel truck is used to refuel a KC-135 Stratotanker on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 6, 2014. Andrews recently went through a fuel conversion from JP-8 to JET A, a commercial grade fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
JBA, USSS hold joint exercise
May 27, 2014
Col. Bill Knight (left), 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, observes a joint-training exercise between the United States Secret Service and 811th Security Forces Squadron Protective Services on The Courses at Andrews. The two-day training was the first large-scale contingency response exercise between Joint Base Andrews and the USSS. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Cloys)
Sloan recognized as Warrior of the Week
May 21, 2014
Airman 1st Class Quachardd Sloan, 11th Security Forces Squadron knowledge management apprentice, has been recognized as Joint Base Andrews Warrior of the Week, May 21. Sloan has been recognized for his hard work for overseeing the relocation and transition of more than twenty defenders in-processing to the unit from technical training. (U.S Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
2014 AOSC Scholarship Presentation
May 20, 2014
Team Andrews members await the start of the Andrews Officers Spouses’ Club scholarship presentation at The Club on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 17, 2014. Volunteers at the AOSC Thrift Shop raised the scholarship money. (U.S. Air force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
National Police Week: honoring the fallen
May 20, 2014
Staff Sgt. Darlin Ducos, 11th Security Forces Squadron desk sergeant, gets tased during a demo day on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2014. The event was held during National Police Week which recognizes those who have fallen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
WMZQ visits JBA
May 16, 2014
Staff Sgt. Lucas Tripp takes a break with his dog Bak, during a radio station WMZQ’s Military Appreciation Week event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 15, 2014. Tripp is an 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler and Bak is a German Shepherd detector dog. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
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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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