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JBA lights up tree, menorah for the holidays
December 4, 2015
Col. Brad Hoagland, Joint Base Andrews/11th Wing commander, right, speaks to JBA families, as guests prepare to pull the candy cane lever and light up the Christmas tree and Menorah at JBA, Md., Dec. 2, 2015. The Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting ceremony is an annual event held to kick off the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Capitals visit JBA
December 3, 2015
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members perform for Washington Capitals players during their visit to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 1, 2015. The Drill Team is the traveling component of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard whose mission is to promote the Air Force by showcasing drill performances to recruit, retain, and inspire Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/released)
By Land or Sea, Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives for All to See
November 20, 2015
The 2015 Capitol Christmas Tree is displayed on a specially designed trailer Nov. 19, 2015, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. This year’s Capitol Christmas Tree is 74 feet tall and is a Lutz Spruce. This year’s Capitol Christmas Tree is 74 feet tall and is a Lutz Spruce. It stopped 14 times on the trip, from Chugach National Forest in Seward, Alaska, to JBA. Its final destination is outside the U.S. Capitol building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)
Wounded warriors CARE week
November 20, 2015
Retired Staff Sgt. Garrett Pope uses a bite tab to pull back the string of a bow as he prepares to fire during the Northeast Region Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17. The event is in conjunction with Warrior Care Month, a month dedicated to honoring the courage, resilience and accomplishments of wounded, ill and injured service members, their families and their caregivers. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Brian Ferguson)
Quitting Cold Turkey
November 19, 2015
The 779th Dental Squadron displays a booth at the Great American Smokeout 5K Cold Turkey Trot Nov. 19, 2015, on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The event was hosted by 779 Aerospace Medicine Squadron health promotion flight, and is part of a national annual event that encourages smokers to quit. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/Released)
BX breaks ground on expansion facility
November 18, 2015
From left, Tony Pares, Army and Air Force Exchange Service Base Exchange general manager, Col. Brad Hoagland, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and Erick Kallas, Baggette Construction vice president, commemorate the start of the BX’s expansion and renovation with a ground breaking ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2015. The new facility is expected to be finished by fall 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
Warrior CARE Event begins at JBA
November 16, 2015
Brig. Gen. Lenny J. Richoux, Air Force Services director, welcomes wounded warriors at the opening ceremonies of the Northeast Region Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 16. The event is in conjunction with Warrior Care Month, a month dedicated to honoring the courage, resilience and accomplishments of wounded, ill and injured service members, their families and their caregivers. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Brian Ferguson)
Team Andrews breaks ground
November 12, 2015
Team Andrews leadership pose during a ground breaking ceremony for the 811 Operations Group at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 12, 2015. The new facility will provide space for mission planning, briefing, training, flight simulation, operations and administration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry/Released)
Kids ship out to "Boot Camp"
November 12, 2015
Azlynn Mims, daughter of Capt. Raymond Mims from the 11th Wing Staff Agency, shaves shaving cream off a balloon to mimic the haircuts given to basic training trainees, Nov. 7, 2015, on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The event included physical training, a mock military in-processing station, basic drills and military knowledge classes, a survival class and capture the flag to help military children better understand and appreciate parental military service. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens/ Released)
US Air Force Band plays tribute to veterans
November 10, 2015
Col. Larry Lang, U.S. Air Force Band commander and conductor, speaks to the audience at the Maryland Public Television studio before a live recording of the band performing their Veteran’s Day tribute compositions in Owings Mills, MD., Nov. 06, 2015. The tribute particularly recognizes Vietnam veterans with music from the 60’s and 70’s. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)
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