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Motorcycle Safety Day is revved up by 11th Wing Safety Office
June 16, 2017
Will Moore, professional motorcycle racer, demonstrates safety maneuvers during the Seventh Annual Motorcycle Safety Day at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 15, 2017. The day included various demonstrations to educate and spread awareness to JBA members about safe riding practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Eyes, ears of America’s Airfield
June 12, 2017
Airman 1st Class Isaiah Davis, 89th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, drives on the flightline during a foreign object debris inspection at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 7, 2017. FOD inspections are conducted every two hours to prevent even small debris causing serious aircraft damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Celtic Aire honors Memorial Day with National Harbor performance
June 1, 2017
The U.S. Air Force Band’s Celtic Aire ensemble performs during a Memorial Day weekend concert at the National Harbor in Fort Washington, Md., May 27, 2017. The band’s concert kicked off their Summer Concert Series, which features performances every Saturday at the National Harbor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

JBA celebrates AAPIHM
May 30, 2017
Base members attend the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Culture Show at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 24, 2017. Event attendees got the opportunity to learn about and taste dishes from Guam, Philippines, India and Japan.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

JBA honors defenders during National Police Week
May 19, 2017
11th Security Forces Group members light candles during the 29th Annual Candlelight Vigil in Washington, D.C., May 13, 2017. This was one of the National Police Week events held to bring together law enforcement from around the world and honor past and present police officers and security forces members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

CMSAF Speaks at ALS Graduation
May 17, 2017
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright poses for a photo with Airmen during an Airman Leadership School graduation at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 11, 2017. Wright described how supervisors must exemplify the standards of work ethic, character, fitness, and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

JBA DeCA commissary celebrates food donation milestone
May 16, 2017
Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, loads a box of food into a truck at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2017. The JBA Defense Agency Commissary celebrated the donation of its 30,000th pound of food since June 2015 as part of Mission Nutrition to the Community Support Systems Baden Food Pantry. )

AF Nurse receives bronze medal
May 12, 2017
A 779th Medical Group member is presented with a Bronze Star Medal during a commander's call at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 3, 2017. The individuals in the group were each presented a medal for their life saving work during a recent deployment. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)

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)

USAF family light it up blue
April 27, 2017
The Christi family poses for a photo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 27, 2017. Michael Christi, far right, son of Jeff Christi and Maj. Rebecca Christi, 799th Medical Group pediatrician, has autism spectrum disorder. The Air Force provides Michael with health and educational services, including Exceptional Family Member Program and Extended Care Health Options, which in turn provide therapies such as applied behavior analogy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. April is also Autism Awareness Month, which is meant to increase understanding and acceptance of autism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

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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...