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Andrews bomb squad trains ANG neighbors
April 24, 2014
A member of the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit prepares M18 smoke grenades for training here, April 17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Cloys)
Top-Notch Wingman
April 23, 2014
Airman 1st Class Patricia Harris was recognized for noticing an Airman in distress on and notified security forces, saving the Airman’s life, on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC on March 25, 2014. Harris, United States Air Force ceremonial guardsman, is this week’s Warrior of the Week for fully embodying the Wingman concept. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
Celebrating the 44th Annual Earth Day
April 22, 2014
Team Andrews volunteers pick up trash and spread gravel on a trail here to recognize the 44th Annual Earth Day, April 22, 2014. The trail is primarily used by team members for walking and running. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
Coming to a theater near you
April 18, 2014
The Armed Forces Entertainment team poses for a photo at the William A. Jones III Building lobby on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 26, 2014. From left to right: Marine Capt. Marc Bucks, Navy Lt. Max Mayer, Brian Burke, Lt. Col. John Ponton, and Elmo Gladden. (U.S. Air Force photo by Aimee Fujikawa)
Becoming a 1st Sgt
April 15, 2014
Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago gives the opening remarks to more than 120 non-commissioned officers from around the National Capital Region during the Ultimate First Sgt. Experience, April 7, 2014, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. LugoSantiago is the command chief for the Air Force District of Washington. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Brian Ferguson)
11 SFS cracks the whip on distracted driving
April 10, 2014
Bandsmen pack house at Monroe Community College
April 10, 2014
Senior Master Sgt. Kent Wyatt practices before The U.S. Air Force Band takes the stage at Monroe Community College in Monroe, Mich., April 8, 2014. Wyatt, a native of Arlington, Texas, is a french hornist with the Concert Band, the largest ensemble of the Band. The bandsmen are midway through their 2014 spring tour featuring the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants, the official chorus of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)
Concert Band, Singing Sergeants open 2014 Spring Tour
April 10, 2014
Tech. Sgt. Joseph M. Bello performs during a concert featuring the U.S. Air Force Band’s Concert Band and the Singing Sergeants at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Ill., April 4, 2014. In addition to his performance duties as an euphoniumist, Bello is the director of Concert Band tours.(U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)
Wanted: 2014 JBA Half Marathon athletes!
April 10, 2014
A half marathon participant finishes the last leg of the race April 13, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. A half marathon is 13.1 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brittany E. Jones)
11 CES initiates No Heat, No Cool
April 4, 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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