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President-Elect Arrives at JBA
January 19, 2017 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.— President-Elect Donald Trump and his family, arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland Jan. 19, 2017, one day before taking office as the 45th President of the United States... MORE

President-Elect Donald Trump and his family land at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 19, 2017. Trump arrived from New York in preparation for his inauguration ceremony, to take place Jan. 20, 2017. This marks the first time Trump will have arrived at JBA in an official capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

JBA, NCR Airmen rehearse roles for Inauguration parade
January 17, 2017 — More than 330 Airmen from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, and throughout the National Capital Region spent several hours rehearsing for the 58th Presidential Inauguration on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., the morning of Jan. 15, 2017... MORE

Airman First Class James Horne (left center) and Staff Sgt. Kathryn Cisler (right center), 779th Medical Operations Squadron, train alongside Sailors and Soldiers to simulate first response treatment of a dummy dressed as a military member in the District of Columbia, Jan. 15, 2017. Horne and Cisler are in one of the multiple roving medical teams that will stand ready for any medical emergencies that may occur during the presidential inauguration parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)

Airmen assist in Meal Prep for Inaugural Parade Participants
January 17, 2017 — U.S. Air Force Band members and a few Airmen form Joint Base Andrews, Md., assist in meal preparation at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Jan. 13. Approximately 300 bags were pre-packed for the band, Air Force Reserve, and Air Force Guard to eat during the inaugural parade rehearsal, Jan. 15. MORE

U.S. Air Force Band members assist in meal preparation at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia, Jan. 13, 2017. Approximately 300 bags were pre-packed for the band, Air Force Reserve, and Air Force Guard to eat during the inaugural parade rehearsal, Jan. 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Airmen gear up for Inauguration
January 17, 2017 — Base members attend the cordon rehearsal in preparation for the 58th Presidential Inauguration at Joint Base Andrews, Jan. 12. There will be more than 1,500 military members forming the street cordon and lining the inaugural parade route to render honors to the commander in chief, Jan. 20. MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Jodi Epps, Wing Staff Agency superintendent, leads the cordon rehearsal in preparation for the 58th Presidential Inauguration at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 12, 2017. There will be more than 1,500 military members forming the street cordon and lining the inaugural parade route to render honors to the commander in chief, Jan. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

744th CS prepares for the 58th Presidential Inauguration
January 13, 2017 — The 744th Communication Squadron is preparing to support the 58th Presidential Inauguration on Joint Base Andrews, Jan. 20.One hundred and thirty four Airmen assigned to the 744th CS are preparing equipment such as land mobile radios, cyber domain desk, and a mobile command post ready for Media Day, inaugural parade, and former U.S. president... MORE

Senior Airman Jason Geiger, 744th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission system technician, programs a land mobile radio on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 11, 2017. The 744th CS distributed approximately 200 LMRs to Airmen participating in the 58th Presidential Inauguration. Keeping Airmen connected is one of the 744th CS’s primary mission during the inauguration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

JBA leadership hears Airmen’s feedback
January 12, 2017 — Various infrastructure renovations, facility repairs and equipment upgrades have taken place here in the past couple of years as a means to improve quality of life on base... MORE

Master Sgt. Robert Bedwell, Air National Guard Bureau Command Post training and standardization manager, and his son, Connor, place an order with Shavown Brown, movie theater attendant, at the base movie theater concession area at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 16, 2016. During the fall of 2016, the theater was renovated with a concession area, audio and visual equipment, bathroom tiling and a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)

USAF Honor Guard performs at Sugar Bowl Parade
January 3, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard performed during the 83rd Annual Allstate Sugar Bowl New Years Eve Parade on Dec. 31, 2016... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard formation marches past the St. Louis Cathedral during the Allstate Sugar Bowl New Years Eve Parade in New Orleans, LA, Dec. 31, 2016. The parade consisted of floats, bands, marching units and other performers to entertain fans prior to the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Auburn Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners on Jan. 2, 2017.

Caretakers of Andrews’ furry warriors
December 22, 2016 — A small town girl from Fremont, Ohio, had the dream of working in veterinary medicine. Little did she know she would walk straight out of high school and into a U.S. Army recruiter’s office where she would obtain a job caring for animals.This girl is now U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Valerie Garvin, Public Health Command District animal care specialist at... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Valerie Garvin, Public Health Command District animal care specialist, budgets the Veterinary Treatment Facility income at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2016. As an animal care specialist, she manages and files everything in the facility including budgets, medications and patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Farewell to Chief Topa
December 21, 2016 — Chief Master Sgt. Beth Topa, retired 11th Wing command chief master sergeant, said her farewells at The Courses on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20.Topa officially retired on Dec. 9 after serving 24 years in the U.S. Air Force, six months of which were spent as the 11th WG command chief.“I’m going to miss the camaraderie and military atmosphere,”... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Nathaniel Perry, left, 79th Medical Wing command chief master sergeant, hugs Chief Master Sgt. Beth Topa, right, retired 11th Wing command chief master sergeant, at her retirement ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2016. Topa officially retired on Dec. 9 after serving 24 years in the U.S. Air Force.

Music therapy impacts recovering service members
December 20, 2016 — Isolation and avoidance were the behaviors Marine Staff Sgt. Anthony Mannino used to cope with adjusting to life when he came back from deployment in Iraq... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Andrew Bell, National Intrepid Center of Excellence patient, speaks to the audience before a performance at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Dec. 13, 2016. U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact accompanied Bell as he performed “The Christmas Song” at the NICoE Creative Arts Café. NCAC is performance platform for NICoE patients and staff to share creativity though creative arts once a month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

Mission controllers keep 1st HS flying
December 19, 2016 — A team of nine JBA Airmen play a key role in the high-priority airlift missions and contingency response of the Air Force’s largest helicopter squadron... MORE

Tech Sgt. Jake Wireman, 1st Helicopter Squadron NCO in charge of console operations, and Tech. Sgt. Angeline Mahoney, 1st HS support flight chief and mission controller, relay information to the UH-1N Iroquois aircrews at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 7, 2016. Wireman and Mahoney are part of a team of nine Airmen that comprises the 1st HS mission control, following flights and relaying critical information to aircrews to complete their mission. The team was awarded the 2015 Small Unit Command Post of the Year based on excellence in mission accomplishment, performance and recognition of command post controllers, and training recognition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

JBA hosts 29th annual PCFC Christmas Party
December 14, 2016 — The 2016 Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Christmas Party, hosted by the Joint Base Andrews Fisher House, was held in hangar 3 here, Dec. 10... MORE

Mrs. Claus poses for a photo with attendees of the 2016 Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Christmas Party at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 10, 2016. Santa and Mrs. Claus delivered gifts to the military families in attendance. The JBA Fisher House has hosted the annual event since 1987. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

USAF Band rocks Halls with Carols
December 13, 2016 — U.S. Air Force Concert Band performs a recital, Spirit of the Season 2016, at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in the District of Columbia, Dec. 10. The annual event featured multiple USAF Band ensembles including the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants who played a set of holiday favorites. MORE

U.S. Air Force Concert Band performs a recital, Spirit of the Season 2016, at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in the District of Columbia, Dec. 10, 2016. The annual event featured multiple USAF Band ensembles including the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants who played a set of holiday favorites. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

779 MDG, 811 SFS donates gifts to Angel Tree
December 9, 2016 — Members of the 811th Security Forces Squadron and 779th Medical Group help organize gift drive for the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program on Joint Base Andrews, Dec. 8. Two hundred and fifty presents were donated by base members through the program for children during holidays. MORE

Gifts await donation to the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 9, 2016. The 779th Medical Group and 811th Security Forces Squadron organized two hundred and fifty toys for donation to the program, which gathers holiday presents for children of the less fortunate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

AF band plays at U.S. Capitol ceremony
December 9, 2016 — The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is lit during a ceremony while the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Brass Band performs several classic Christmas standards on the Capitol’s West Front Lawn, Washington D.C., Dec. 6, 2016. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will remain lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. each evening through December 25, 2016. MORE

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is lit during a ceremony while the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Brass Band performs several classic Christmas standards on the Capitol’s West Front Lawn, Washington D.C., Dec. 6, 2016. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will remain lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. each evening through December 25, 2016.

Bio Airmen better JBA
December 8, 2016 — Bioenvironmental technicians at Joint Base Andrews carry many responsibilities, all of them directly tied to the health and safety of JBA service members and families. From sampling the base's water, to making sure the environments JBA personnel work in are safe,... MORE

2nd Lt. Amanda Daley, 79th Medical Wing critical care nurse, tries on a gas mask during her gas mask fit test at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 6, 2016. Bioenvironmental technicians at JBA are on track to provide approximately 1,000 gas mask fittings to service members from five different installations by the end of the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Light up your Holiday, not your Tree
December 7, 2016 — Holidays are a time to spend with loved ones, hang up decorations and enjoy the cool weather, but this season also opens up the opportunity for many hazards.Some of the hazards that occur during the holidays are Christmas tree fires and car accidents. The Joint Base Andrews safety office recommends to incorporate risk management by watering your... MORE

The Joint Base Andrews safety office is a resource base members can reach out to for their safety needs during the holiday season. People can recieve helpful risk management tips, such as preventing Christmas tree fires and car accidents.

Base Christmas tree lights up
December 2, 2016 — Base members attend the Christmas tree lighting at Chapel One on Joint Base Andrews, Dec. 1. Once a year the Chapel starts the holiday season with a tree lighting that brings together base members and their families. MORE

Imagine Andrews Public Charter School’s students sing holiday carols at the Christmas tree lighting on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 1, 2016. The children sang Deck the Halls and Jing Bells in front of base members. The tree lighting is an annual event that provides the base with a time to celebrate holiday cheer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Max Impact rocks FedEx Field
November 22, 2016 — The Air Force’s premier rock band, Max Impact, plays at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Nov. 20.The Redskins featured the band’s pregame performance before their military appreciation game. MORE

Master Sgt. Jonathan McPherson, U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact director and pianist, sets up before a performance at the FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Nov. 20, 2016. The band setup an electronic keyboard, a drum set and an electric guitar. The band performed before the Washington Redskins military appreciation game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Iconic Trumpeter plays Jazz with Air Force Band
November 14, 2016 — The Air Force Band Airmen of Note played alongside Terell Stanfford, jazz trumpeter, in the Jazz Heritage Series at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall in Alexandria, Va., Nov. 11, 2016.In 1990, the Airmen of Note established the jazz heritage series, featuring the “Note” in concert with legendary icons of jazz.Each year the series is... MORE

Terell Stanfford, center left, Jazz Heritage Series iconic jazz artist and Lt. Gen. Stayce Harris, center right, Air Force assistant vice chief of staff, and her accompanied guests pose for a group photo in Alexandria, Va., Nov. 11, 2016. Harris met and greeted the jazz artist before their concert. In 1990, the Airmen of Note established the jazz heritage series, featuring the “Note” in concert with legendary icons of jazz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Protect the Power!
October 28, 2016 — October marks the National 2016 Energy Action Month observance. The goals of Energy Action Month are to increase awareness about energy consumption and encourage energy-saving actions in Airmen, civilians, and their families. Throughout the month of October, the 11th Civil Engineering Squadron energy management team published various infographics... MORE

Protect the Power informational graphic.

QOLCOMM update
October 20, 2016 — Joint Base Andrews launched the Quality of Life Communication feedback tool Dec. 16, 2015, which allows users to make suggestions to base leadership that will improve the quality of life on JBA and track the progress of approved suggestions. Over a year it has spawned numerous suggestions like road repairs across base, upgrades to the West Fitness Center equipment, and Child Development Center playground improvements... MORE

QOLCOMM is a communication gateway to provide the Joint Base Andrews community a way to submit suggestions to improve the quality of life on base. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)

CJCS Hosts 2016 CHOD Conference
October 17, 2016 — U.S. Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosts the Chiefs of Defense Conference on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 17.The conference is held annually and it brought together senior military leaders from about 50 countries to meet and discuss mutual security challenges, improve mutual relationships and foster... MORE

Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke, left, Air Force District of Washington commander, greets Lt. Gen. Hamad Muhammed Thani Al Rumaithi, right, chief of staff of the United Arab Emirates’ Armed Forces, during the Chief of Defense Conference on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 17, 2016. The conference is held annually and brought together senior military leaders from 50 countries to meet and discuss mutual security challenges, improve joint relationships and foster security cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Be wise, immunize
October 4, 2016 — Installation leadership received their immunization to kick-off the flu shot drive on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 3.Flu shots reduces a person's chances of contracting the influenza virus and military members are required to receive an annual vaccination.A base-wide vaccination drive for retirees, active duty and dependents is slated for Oct... MORE

A participant in the Flu Shot Kick-Off gets vaccinated for the influenza virus on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 3, 2016. A base-wide vaccination drive for retirees, active duty and dependents is scheduled for Oct. 17-18 from 8 a.m. to 4p.m. at the installation theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

11 CES suits up for HAZMAT training
October 4, 2016 — Readiness and emergency managers and firefighters with the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron dressed in zip lock sealed suits, oxygen masks and rubber boots to kick off hazardous material training on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 29.The course is designed to teach emergency responders how to respond to HAZMAT leaks, spills and accidents capable of... MORE

Airman 1st Class Carol Pruitt, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron readiness and emergency manager, dresses in a hazardous material suit during HAZMAT training on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 29, 2016. HAZMAT training is designed for emergency responders to prepare for toxic leaks, spills or accidents that may cause further damage to life, health, properties or the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

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