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AIR FORCE PREPARES TO SEPARATE 25,000 IN SERVICE'S LARGEST DRAWDOWN
December 19, 2013
Annual Cookie Caper returns to JBA
December 19, 2013
Master Sgt. Eric Villafaña, 11th Comptroller Squadron’s first sergeant, and Senior Master Sgt. Johnny Hamm, Air Force District of Washington’s first sergeant, bag cookies for service members during the annual Cookie Caper Dec. 19. This year the event had approximately 550 dozen cookies that were baked, bagged and delivered.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
Parents and Children Fighting Cancer weather the storm
December 19, 2013
Senior Airman Brian Barry assists Audri, 2, and Ali, 7, daughters of CTM1 Leslie Trotta, stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Boling, Md. operate the F6 EOD robot at the 26th Annual Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Christmas Party on Dec. 14, 2013 in Hangar 3 on Joint Base Andrews, Md. This event allowed PCFC families to spend the day in a winter wonderland offering food, entertainment, gifts, static displays, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Barry is an 11th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Aimee Fujikawa)
Strolling Strings entertain Joint Base Andrews
December 18, 2013
Members of Team Andrews experience a holiday performance by The U.S. Air Force Band’s Strolling Strings at the William A. Jones III Building, Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 17. The band has been performing since 1954, even having the honor to play at the White House.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
First Sergeants "ham it up"
December 18, 2013
The Joint Base Andrews First Sergeant’s Council helps Airmen in need by giving out free hams at the Commissary Dec. 18, 2013. Hormel donated more than 100 hams as part of "Hams for Hunger" to give back to the community. The First Sergeant’s Council hosted the event to assist Airmen during the holidays. This is the first time the “Hams for Hunger” has come to JBA.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)
Long-time MIA pilot's remains found, laid to rest
December 17, 2013
Senate confirms James as next secretary of the Air Force
December 13, 2013
Deborah Lee James answers a question posed to her during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee Sept. 19, 2013, in Washington, D.C. James will be the next secretary of the Air Force, according to a Senate confirmation vote Dec 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)
AF announces additional force management programs to reduce force size
December 12, 2013
POTUS returns from Africa
December 11, 2013
Col. Bill Knight, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, and his wife Susan, wait to greet President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Dec. 11, 2013. The President and first lady, along with former President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, were returning to the states after attending memorial services for former South African President, Dr. Nelson Mandela. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)
11th Security Forces Group stands up new support squadron
December 4, 2013
Capt. Charles Tenney (right), 11th Security Support Squadron commander, takes the guideon from Col. Erik Goepner, 11th Security Forces Squadron commander, at the activation ceremony of the 11th SSPTS, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 3, 2013. The support squadron will provide an administrative role for the 11th Security Forces Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)
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U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Cchango looks up at his handler, Staff Sgt. Alexis Krippel, during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 6, 2025.

From kennel to couch: MWD Cchango and Nero retire after distinguished service

Military Working Dogs Cchango and Nero were honored during a ceremony Aug. 6, 2025, recognizing their retirement from active duty and adoption into permanent homes...
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, attend the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025.

Continuing the mission: Honoring military veterans in law enforcement

The following are remarks given by Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, at the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025. The remarks have been edited for length and...
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