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Somethin' to talk about
April 2, 2014
Trevor Romain, award-winning author, speaks with a student during a visit to Imagine Andrews Public Charter School at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 26 as part of the 2014 “With You All The Way” Tour. The Trevor Romain Group and the United Services Organizations (USO) promote resiliency for children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Aimee Fujikawa)
Airmen helping Airmen - Andrews kicks off 2014 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign
April 2, 2014
Col. Bill Knight, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander (center), fills out his donation form to kick off the Air Force Assistance Fund at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 31, 2014. Senior Master Sgt. Leonard Arsenault (left) and Master Sgt. Eric Villafana (right) are the 11th Wing AFAF project officers. The campaign runs from March 17 to April 25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)
Exceptional Families share resources at EFMP fair
April 2, 2014
Joint Base Andrews hosted a Joint Service Exceptional Family Member Program Resource Fair and Conference at the Youth Center here March 29, 2014. The workshop was held to support EFMP families with information from local and regional organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
11th FSS members provide outstanding support during leadership conference
March 14, 2014
(From left to right) 11th Force Support Squadron members Ramune Gelzinyte-Branch, Presidental Inn Lead Guest Service Representatives, Kathy Murphy, JBA Club Catering Manager, Tommy Henderson, The Club General Manager, and Richard Eckhart, The Club Operations Manager, are the Joint Base Andrews Warriors of the Week. The four were recognized for their outstanding support during the Senior Leader Orientation Conference, which was held at the Smart building here March 23-28. More than 100 general officers attended the event, and the 11th FSS received accolades for their presidential-level service, epitomizing the 11th Wing vision of vigilant and precise Airmen making a global impact. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)
The Heart of the House
March 13, 2014
Janet Grampp is the Fisher House manager at Joint Base Andrews, Md., and had been serving military families for the past 20 years. She is a third generation Airman, who enlisted at the age of 20 and spent eight years as an Air Force air traffic controller. (U.S. Air Force photo by Aimee Fujikawa)
Distracted driving: 'I never thought it could happen to me'
March 13, 2014
The wreckage of one Airman's vehicle rests on the access road near the Spangdahlem Main Gate after a distracted driving accident Feb. 19, 2014. 52nd Fighter Wing leadership is working to eliminate the large number of distracted driving incidents here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Siekert)
Joint Base Andrews inducts seven new Honorary Commanders
March 13, 2014
Mr. Ryan Patrylo, second from the right, owner of Chick-Fil-A, Brandywine, Md, receives an honorary commander’s induction certificate from Col. Bill Knight, 11th Wing commander and Mr. Jim Estepp, JBA senior honorary commander, right, during a ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 7, 2014. Patrylo is the honorary commander for the 89th Maintenance Group. He is joined by Lt Col. Jason Bock, left, deputy commander 89 MXG, far left. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)
Hard never means impossible
March 6, 2014
Airman 1st Class Grace Taylor prepares to call the next movement for a staff sergeant’s evaluation on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., on March 4, 2014. Taylor, United States Air Force Honor Guard tech school instructor, will determine if his skills are proficient or needs to endure more training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
Former 1HS Airman laid to rest at Arlington
February 24, 2014
The mother of Tech. Sgt. Dale Mathews is handed a flag in honor of his service during his funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., on Feb 5, 2014. Mathews was a special mission aviator with the 56th rescue squadron at Lakenheath Air Base who passed away in a helicopter crash in England on Jan. 7. Mathews was honored by former service members he was stationed with at Andrews in 2004 and is survived by his four children, wife and parents. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua R.M. Dewberry)
Service members celebrate first quarter birthdays
February 24, 2014
Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout blows out candles during the First Quarter Birthday meal at Freedom Hall Dining Facility, Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 18. The meal celebrated the birthdays of service members grade E-6 and below that were born between the months of January to March. The meal consisted of lobster tail or fried shrimp and steak, a baked potato, corn, broccoli, side salad and cake. The event is free of charge and takes place each quarter. Stout is an 11th Wing Public Affairs photo journalist. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua R.M. Dewberry)
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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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