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JBA Airmen give back to community
May 5, 2017
Senior Airman Johnneil Rojas, left, and Senior Airman Lalynn Antell, right, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering assistants, lay linoleum tiles at a house in College Park, Md., April 29, 2017 More than 20 Joint Base Andrews 11th CES Airmen partook in the 2017 Christmas in April Prince George’s County, an annual volunteer program that repairs the homes of low-income or physically challenged senior citizens in one day. The renovations included electrical, plumbing and structural repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

Jazz Heritage Series ends on a high note
April 25, 2017
Marshall Gilkes, left, guest jazz trombonist, laughs during a meet and greet with Maj. Gen. Darryl W. Burke, right, Air Force District of Washington and 320th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, in Alexandria, Va., April 20, 2017. Gilkes was one of three artist to perform in the Airmen of Note’s Jazz Heritage Series. The U.S. Air Force Band first established the annual series in 1990, which features bandsmen with renowned jazz icons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

From Recruited to Recruiter
April 21, 2017
Staff Sgt. Kaitlynne Anzur, 779th Medical Group dental assistant, sits for a photo in the dental clinic at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 20, 2017. Anzur has been a dental assistant for approximately four years and will soon cross train to become an Air Force recruiter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

JBA members lend a hand for Earth Week
April 21, 2017
Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, receives awards at a ceremony on base April 18, 2017, from Horace Henry, Maryland Department of Natural Resources representative, in honor of Earth Week and Arbor Day, for the base’s contributions to environmental services. The week also included base cleanups, seed planting, a youth art display and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Temporary DFAC relocation
April 21, 2017

F-16C Aircraft Incident Recovery Operations
April 11, 2017

On The Job With The Capital Guardians
April 4, 2017
Airman 1st Class Jonathan Lake, 113th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment apprentice, tightens a bolt on an air conditioning unit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 27, 2017. The D.C. Air National Guard has various missions including defending the National Capital Region, supporting the District and local communities during special security events and natural disasters, and maintaining a worldwide deployable fighter and support force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

On the road again
February 28, 2017
Capt. Daniel Booth, U.S. Air Force Band assistant director of operations and associate conductor, speaks with Bob Frier and Amy Kaufeldt, co-hosts of 'Good Day Orlando', in Lake Mary, Fla., Feb. 21, 2017. During the broadcast the ensemble performed snippets of patriotic music from their program and gave an overview of their weeklong tour. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)


USAF Band Features World Renowned Vocalist
February 14, 2017
Nnenna Freelon, vocalist, sings alongside the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note during a 2017 Jazz Concert Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 9, 2017. The concert series began in 1990 and has showcased many notable jazz musicians, including pianist Cyrus Chestnut, trumpeter Terell Stafford and saxophonist Kirk Whalum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

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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...