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JBA raises sexual assault awareness, prevention
April 17, 2017 — Base leaders and community members gathered for the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month kick-off and proclamation signing April 6, 2017, at Joint Base Andrews.SAAPM is recognized every April to raise cognizance about sexual harassment and violence, and inform military members how to prevent it.“This month is dedicated to providing... MORE

Base leadership pose for a photograph at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 6, 2017. Leadership gathered to sign a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 2017 proclamation that kicked off the month’s various events. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ernesto Hernandez Fonte)

Prince George’s County, JBA support aircraft incident
April 14, 2017 — Prince George’s County personnel and Joint Base Andrews members, came together as the first response team for the F-16C Fighting Falcon incident in Clinton, Md., April 5, 2017.“JBA is an integral part of Prince George’s County,” said Mark Brady, Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department public information officer. “Due to... MORE

JBA members discuss future operations in Clinton, Md., April 13, 2017. Many JBA members are out here provideing support becasue of a F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 113th Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md. crashed April 5, 2017 approximately six miles southwest from JBA.

F-16C Aircraft Incident Recovery Operations
April 11, 2017 — Recovery operations are ongoing for the D.C. Air National Guard F-16C Fighting Falcon that crashed 5 April 2017. Presently, the Safety Investigation Board is assessing the crash site. This may last approximately 30 days, depending on circumstances surrounding the investigation. Once all necessary evidence is gathered and removed from the site, it... MORE

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... MORE

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)

The lone piper
March 24, 2017 — The keening, melancholic sounds of a bagpipe are carried through the wind of the Potomac River at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, District of Columbia... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Adam Tianello, U.S. Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass Band bagpiper, plays the bagpipe at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 9, 2017. Tianello joined the Band in 2013 as the only Air Force specialty code bagpiper. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

Honoring trailblazing women in business and labor
March 16, 2017 — Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso, U.S. Air Force Manpower, Personnel and Services deputy chief of staff, spoke to approximately 50 military members and DOD civilians attended the Women’s History Month luncheon at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, March 10... MORE

Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso, U.S. Air Force Manpower, Personnel and Services deputy chief of staff, speaks to Team Andrews members at the Women’s History Luncheon at The Club at Andrews on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 10, 2017. During the event, Grosso spoke on this year’s topic “Honoring Trailblazing Women in Business and Labor,” as well as the importance of diversity and service.

Yoga instructor stretches JBA members' resiliency
March 10, 2017 — A soothing voice leads a group of yogis through various stretches within a cool, eucalyptus-scented room.Le Nguyen, West Fitness Center yoga instructor, walks between colorful mats demonstrating poses and helping students with their form.“I have dabbled in yoga for about eight years,” Nguyen said. “I started getting serious with it during the last... MORE

Le Nguyen, West Fitness Center yoga instructor, holds her hands together during her yoga class at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 9, 2017. Nguyen has been volunteering at JBA as a yoga instructor since October 2015 and has been practicing yoga for eight years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

MWD retires after 10 years
March 10, 2017 — Base members attend Teo’s, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog, retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 9, 2017. The 11 year-old German Shepard served 10 years as an Air Force explosive detection dog. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez) MORE

Base members attend Teo’s, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog, retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 9, 2017. The 11 year-old German Shepard served 10 years as an Air Force explosive detection dog. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

On the road again
February 28, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Band Singing Sergeants kicked off their first solo tour in approximately 20 years Feb. 22 to Feb. 26 in central Florida... MORE

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)

Andrews celebrates BHM with award-winning film
February 28, 2017 — Base members attended a showing of the movie "Hidden Figures" in celebration of Black History Month at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 24, 2017.The theater is a new addition to JBA and is scheduled to have a free grand opening with the movie "Kong Skull Island" on March 4, 2017 at 7 p.m.To find out about movie showings, call (301) 316-9735 or visit... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Linwood Cypress, 779th Medical Group resource management NCO in charge, grabs a soda before watching the movie “Hidden Figures” at the base theater at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 24, 2017. This was an opportunity for base members to watch a free film celebrating Black History Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

JBA supports JROTC with base tour
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Tech. Sgt. Joseph Stoltz, 11th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, briefs Baltimore Polytechnic Institute High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets during a base tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. The tour is part of an annual visitation program with the Air Education and Training Command and sponsored ROTC and JROTC programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)

89th APS named Air Force Large Terminal of the Year
February 16, 2017 — The 89th Aerial Port Squadron won the Air Mobility Command’s Large Terminal of the Year award for operations from Oct. 1, 2015 to Sept. 30, 2016... MORE

Senior Airman Joseph Shank, 89th Aerial Port Squadron fleet services agent, hands a suit coat to Staff Sgt. Porsha Cook, 1st Airlift Squadron flight attendant, prior to a C-40B mission to Europe, departing from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Feb. 3, 2017. FAs are known for their unprecedented professionalism and service, catering to America’s most important leaders and diplomats.

Maj. Gen. Allen gives speech about BHM
February 15, 2017 — Maj. Gen. Roosevelt Allen, Headquarters U.S. Air Force director of the medical operations and research, speaks in the celebration of Black History Month at The Club at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 9, 2016. MORE

Maj. Gen Roosevelt Allen, Office of the Surgeon General medical operations, research director and chief of the dental corps, speaks in honor of Black History Month at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 10, 2017. In addition to the speech, the base is scheduled to view a free movie of “Hidden Figures” at the base theater, Feb. 24, 2017 at 2 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Presidents’ Day holiday closure – Feb. 20
February 15, 2017 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed for observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017.There will be no scheduled appointments, pharmacy or laboratory services.Prescription refills requested before noon on Feb. 17 will be available for pickup after noon on Feb. 21.Prescription refills requested after noon on Feb... MORE

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... MORE

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)

Upgraded C-40Bs bring state-of-art communications to VPOTUS airlift
February 14, 2017 — The 89th Airlift Wing recently received a C-40B back from a lengthy depot maintenance cycle where the aircraft communication systems were completely revamped, bringing state-of-the-art communication onto the jet. The modifications were tested during a four-day off-station training mission from Feb. 4-7, 2017. Imagine a scenario where the... MORE

Air Force Staff Sgt. John Operana, 1st Airlift Squadron communication systems operator, looks on as Marine Staff Sgt. Corey Riley, U.S. Central Command advanced communicator, operates a video conferencing system during a flight on board a C-40B aircraft to Naval Air Station Souda Bay, Greece, Feb. 4, 2017. Secure and non-secure Video Teleconference and other communications are vital to all 89th Airlift Wing passenger missions, as directed by the White House or Air Force Vice Chief of Staff for Special Air Missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace)

Airman scratches creative itch with writing club
February 10, 2017 — Since October 2016, Tech. Sgt. Joseph Murray, 11th Force Support Squadron manpower analyst, has hosted creative writing club meetings twice a month at the Joint Base Andrews library. During each meeting, members come together to express themselves, in writing, in a group setting, as a means to explore their imaginations. ... MORE

The creative writing club meetings take place on base on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and are open to all.

JBA supports National Children's Dental Health Month
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Members of the 779th Dental Squadron show examples of healthy foods to children at the Child Development Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 3, 2017. As part of National Children's Dental Health Month, 779th DS Airmen spoke with children about brushing, flossing and eating healthy snacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)

Aiding Recovery through Movement
February 3, 2017 — “It’s going to hurt, but it’s going to be a good hurt,” said Staff Sgt. Kivynn Pabst. “You’re doing a great job!”He offers helpful words of encouragement, as the patient’s face wrinkles with a grimace of pain and struggles to complete the movement. Pabst places his hand on the patient’s leg helping increase her flexibility with a leg stretch.Their... MORE

Staff Sgt. Kivynn Pabst, left, 779th Medical Group physical medicine technician, performs a stretch with Master Sgt. Christina Chislom, right, Malcolm Grow Medical Center patient, during a physical therapy appointment at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 2, 2017. Pabst gives Chislom treatment based on her unique needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Raven Runs the Distance
February 3, 2017 — A combination of sneakers and curiosity carried him through streets lined with gothic-style architecture during his downtime in the early morning hours after an overseas flight... MORE

Senior Airman Joshua D. Smith, 811th Security Forces Squadron executive aircraft security team member, runs on a track at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 27, 2017. Smith is known as the “guy who runs” by his peers due to his love for running and completion of the Marine Corps marathon, five half marathons and numerous 5Ks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Home schooling semester begins on base
February 1, 2017 — Andrews Home Educators is slated to begin its second semester at JBA’s Youth Center, Feb. 2, 2017. AHE is a base cooperative support group set up for families of active duty members, retirees and DoD employees who desire to have their children educated at home... MORE

Mannequin heads sit atop a counter in the art room at the Youth Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 31, 2017. The room is used by students enrolled in the Andrews Home Educators art class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)

JBA members hold community drive
January 27, 2017 — Joint Base Andrews members participated in a volunteer community drive in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Washington, District of Columbia, Jan. 25... MORE

Senior Airm Bernadette Galindo, left, 11th Security Forces Squadron elite gate guard, and Senior Airman Emily Pearce, right, 11th Security Support Squadron unit scheduler, prepare sandwiches at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for a community drive in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 25, 2017. Volunteers prepared approximately 300 bagged lunches to hand out to community members in need at the Community for Creative Non-Violence in Washington, D.C.

JBA partner brings fuel to the fight
January 26, 2017 — Every few seconds, wind gusts whip past him as he clasps an orange signal wand in each hand, placing them behind his back. Senior Airman Jaramie York, 459th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, stands motionless on the flightline at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as temperatures approach freezing on a December day. York is one of more than 1,300 citizen Airmen and civilian employees assigned to the 459th Air Refueling Wing, an Air Force Reserve mission partner of the 11th Wing... MORE

President Trump boards Air Force One at JBA
January 26, 2017 — President Donald Trump salutes service members as he exits Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 26, 2017. Trump departed for Philadelphia to address the Congressional Grand Old Party Retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham) MORE

President Donald Trump salutes service members as he exits Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 26, 2017. Trump departed for Philadelphia to address the Congressional Grand Old Party Retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

JBA supports 58th Presidential Inauguration
January 20, 2017 — Members of the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard as well as active-duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members participated in the 58th Presidential Inauguration in the District of Columbia, Jan. 20... MORE

Airmen and Sailors stand along Pennsylvania Avenue during the 58th Presidential Inauguration cordon and parade practice held in Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 2017. The Parade route spans 1 1/2 miles, from the U.S. Capitol to the White House. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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