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February's Heart Awareness Month
February 17, 2016
February is American Heart Awareness month, which brings awareness to the prevention of heart disease and promote activities designed to combat it. Greg Williams, a U.S. Army veteran and certified personal fitness trainer, teaches a kickboxing class to members from the 779th MDG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Makeda Knott/released)
Healthy Smiles
February 5, 2016
During a National Children's Dental Health Month event at the Child Development Center, members from the 779th Dental Squadron spoke with children about proper brushing techniques, effects of too much sugar and healthy foods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)
Installation leadership uses new tool to receive suggestions
December 15, 2015
QOLCOMM - Quality of Life Feedback
Wizards salute military
November 10, 2015
Master Sgt. Tonya Barrow, Air Force District of Washington lessons learned analysis member, takes a photo of Washington Wizards basketball players during the teams Salute to the Stars event at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 2015. Salute to the Stars is an annual event held by the Wizards as part of the National Basketball Association’s Hoops for Troops week to honor the United States military the week leading up to Veterans Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/Released)
Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Wingman Day closure Nov. 5
November 3, 2015
Recovering warrior speaks at Andrews
October 23, 2015
Tech. Sgt. Alex Eudy, Special Operations weather team craftsman and recovering warrior, speaks at the Community Commons on Joint Base Andrews, Oct. 22, 2015, for Disability Employment Awareness Month. Eudy returned to Active Duty after he was injured in Afghanistan, and now uses intrepid dynamic exoskeleton orthotics.(Photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/Released)
Service dogs for wounded warriors
October 21, 2015
Ms. Debbie Taylor, a volunteer with Fidos For Freedom, shows her service dog, Mr. Scott, to members of the 779th Aeromedical Staging Facility (ASF). The ASF is participating in a study to examine the impact of animal assisted therapy in reducing stress on wounded warriors. (Photo by Capt. Melissa Simpson, 779th Aerospace Medicine Squadron).
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Speaker's Forum planned for Oct. 16
October 13, 2015
(Left to right) Renetta Cowan, Senior Master Sgt. Demetrica Jefferis and Lisa Harrison discuss their plans for a Breast Cancer Support Group at the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2014. Ladies will host the first group meeting in the 4th floor conference room at MGMCSC May 21 from 10-11 a.m. Jefferis, a breast cancer survivor, is the Air Force Element superintendent. Cowan and Harrison are both 779th Medical Group social workers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)
Flu vaccination drive
October 7, 2015
779th Medical Group Immunizations Technician, Airman 1st Class Jessy Lonzano, gives 11th Wing Commander, Col. Bradley T. Hoagland, a flu shot vaccination on Oct. 1, 2015. 79th Medical Wing is having a flu vaccination drive on Oct. 20-21 at the theater on Joint Base Andrews, Md. (Photo by Maj. Derrick Whiteside)
Andrews pediatrics keeps kids healthy, happy
September 30, 2015
Katrina Barnes M.D., 779th Medical Operations Squadron, and Senior Airman Nancy Morency, 779th MDOS aerospace medical technician, examine a patient at the Pediatrics Clinic on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 24, 2015. The pediatrics team provides timely, quality care to beneficiaries’ children. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)
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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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