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Romanian Chief of Air Staff visit
May 26, 2016 — MORE

Maj. Gen. Laurian Anastasof, Romanian Air Force chief of air staff, prepares to board a 1st Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Huey helicopter at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 23, 2016. Gen. Anastasof visited the base as part of the U.S. Air Force’s Counterpart Visit Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

LPGA tees up with JBA
May 23, 2016 — MORE

Jennifer Gleason, Professional Golfer, tees off at The Course at Andrews, on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 20, 2016. The ladies toured the base, then held lessons at The Courses at Andrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/Released)

JBA digs into 14 Defender Challenge
May 23, 2016 — MORE

Airmen from Joint Base Andrews prepare to carry a litter during the 14 Defender Challenge on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 20, 2016. Approximately 50 members of JBA participated in the event that brought a close to National Police Week and paid tribute to the 14 security forces members lost in combat since 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/Released)

Top shot
May 19, 2016 — The combat arms training and maintenance facility held the 2016 Elementary Level Excellence in Competition Rifle Match at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 17. The EIC had 120 participants from active duty, the Guard and Reserve, and was one of several events on base celebrating National Police Week. Competition participants shot ten rounds standing,... MORE

Airmen check their scores during the 2016 Elementary Level Excellence in Competition Rifle Match at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 17. The EIC had 120 participants from active duty, the Guard and Reserve, and was one of several events on base celebrating National Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)

Glam to cam'o'
May 12, 2016 — Kinosha Soden, Mrs. DC America and military spouse, toured Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 11, 2016, to familiarize herself with the operations and mission of the base.Soden will represent the District of Columbia and will compete for the Mrs. America title. MORE

Kinosha Soden, Mrs. DC America and military spouse, sits her tiara next to a 1st Helicopter Squadron flight helmet during a base tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 11, 2016. Soden will represent the District of Columbia and will compete for the Mrs. America title. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)

Summer Concert Series Coming Your Way
May 11, 2016 — Throughout the months of June, July and August, the United States Air Force Band's various performing ensembles present free, outdoor concerts at historic venues around our nation's capital. Here's where you can find us:U.S. Capitol BuildingTuesdays at 8 p.m., beginning June 7Tourists and locals alike can partake of concerts at the west side steps... MORE

Col. Larry Lang, commander of The United States Air Force Band, conducts the inaugural performance of the 2015 U.S. Air Force Band Summer Concert Series at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., May 29, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Andy Morataya)

USAF, JBA to host public open house meetings
May 9, 2016 — For Immediate ReleaseContact: AFDW Public AffairsPhone: 240-612-6484May 9, 2016UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO HOST PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE MEETINGSMeetings Will Address Proposed Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization (PAR) ProgramJoint Base Andrews - The United States Air Force will host two public scoping meetings to discuss the Environmental Impact... MORE

Military spouse luncheon held at JBA
May 6, 2016 — MORE

Military Spouse Appreciation Day luncheon guest speakers host a Q&A for attendees at The Club on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 6, 2016. Some of the questions asked dealt with professional development, most memorable experiences and work-life balance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Team Andrews celebrates AAPI Heritage Month
May 3, 2016 — Team Andrews recognizes Asian-American and Pacific-Islander Heritage Month this May by celebrating the history of these communities in American culture.In 1977, congress proposed House Joint Resolution 540 proclaiming the first 10 days of May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage week. It wasn't until 1978 when Congress passed the resolution... MORE

CBRNE exercise tests Andrews' response
April 29, 2016 — Team Andrews' members participated in a base-wide Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives training exercise here, April 28, 2016.The exercise scenario simulated a disgruntled Airman that released ammonia on base to cause mass casualties in the contamination area."This (exercise) gives us the opportunity to see where our strengths... MORE

Staff Sgt. Clinton Oliver, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron crew chief, left, and Airman 1st Class Alvaro Munarriz, 11th CES firefighter, put on their gear during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives training exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 28, 2016. The scenario simulated a disgruntled Airman that released ammonia on base to cause mass casualties in the contamination area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)

Bicycle Safety
April 29, 2016 — Warm weather is finally here and with warmer temperatures, many will dust off their bikes to hit the trails or streets. Whether someone is a fair weather rider or a hardcore cyclist that didn't miss a beat all winter, there are a few safety tips and rules that you need to be aware of before hitting the road. Ensuring a bicycle is in good working... MORE

Senior Airman David Flaten, 811th Security Forces Squadron protective services member and professional cross-country mountain biker, trains at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 18, 2014. Flaten is ranked 43rd of 250 according to USA Cycling, the official cycling organization responsible for identifying, training and selecting cyclists to represent the United States in international competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Band hits high note with AIM
April 22, 2016 — The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants recently completed their spring concert tour across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas, April 15, 2016.Performing 12 concerts in 12 days, the band also worked with students during the tour through their Advancing Innovation through Music program."The AIM program was created... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Aaron Paige, U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants tenor vocalist, speaks to choir students at Star City High School, in Star City, Ark., April 4, 2016. The band worked with roughly 1,000 students from 14 schools across five states on the tour as part of the Advancing Innovation through Music program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)

JBA cleans up for Earth Day
April 22, 2016 — MORE

Team Andrews Airmen pick up trash and weeds around their dorm building at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 22, 2016. Team Andrews cleaned up around base in commemoration of Earth Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry/RELEASED)

Chief's own clean Potomac
April 22, 2016 — To commemorate Earth Day, five members from Joint Base Andrews worked together with local community volunteers, to clean up the Fort Foote site, along the Potomac River in Fort Washington, Md., April 16, 2016.The first Earth Day took place in 1970 and is held annually to raise public awareness about pollution. The day, marked on April 22, is... MORE

Maj. Ernest Cage, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, moves a bag of trash to the trail head along the Potomac River shore in Fort Washington, Md., April 16, 2016. Members of Joint Base Andrews helped clean up the shore in commemoration of Earth Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding/Released)

Team Andrews commemorates Earth Day
April 21, 2016 — MORE

Team Andrews leadership poses for a picture after receiving the Tree City Award from the National Arbor Day Foundation at a tree planting ceremony in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 20, 2016. JBA received its 16th award from the foundation and celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the Tree City Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry/RELEASED)

Concert Band, Singing Sergeants complete spring concert tour
April 19, 2016 — The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants completed a 12-day spring tour, April 15, 2016, across five southern states.The band performed 12 concerts for audiences across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas."The tour went really well. We had very enthusiastic audiences, mostly full houses every night and we got into a... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants and Concert Band perform at University Louisiana-Monroe, in Monroe, La., April 11, 2016. The bands performed across five states during a 12 day spring tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)

811th SFS awarded VP Service Badge
April 18, 2016 — Five 811th Security Forces Squadron Airmen have been awarded the Vice Presidential Service Badge for their support of the VP of the United States, April 15, 2016."These individuals have been hand selected to join the six-man Vice Presidential Security Team, where they conduct air and ground security during high visibility missions," said Staff Sgt... MORE

Lt. Col. Sarah Isbill, the 811th Security Forces Squadron commander, pins Staff Sgt. Chad Holling, the 811th SFS vice presidential security team leader, with the Vice Presidential Service Badge at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 15, 2016. Less than 500 VPSB’s have been issued since its establishment in 1970. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham/Released)

Family Child Care purples up for Month of the Military Child
April 18, 2016 — JBA Family Child Care celebrated National Purple Up day, April 15, 2016 at the Liberty Park Housing Office.National Purple Up day is a time to show support for military families during Month of the Military Child, an annual month-long celebration to honor military youth for the role they play contributing to the strength of the military... MORE

Members of Joint Base Andrews Family Child Care march in a purple parade to celebrate National Purple Up day at Liberty Park Housing Office, April 15, 2016. Purple Up day is part Month of the Military Child, a time to honor military youth for the important role they play contributing to the strength of the military family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer/Released)

AAFES Leadership visits Team Andrews
April 13, 2016 — Joint Base Andrews is allocating more than $4 million to upgrade the Base Exchange's roof, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning system, and parking lot. The Exchange is funding approximately $28 million; the organization retains one-third of its earnings to pay for building new stores and renovating existing ones.These improvements to the... MORE

Tom Shull, Army and Air Force Exchange Services director/CEO, Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted advisor, and their team are given a tour of the Joint Base Andrews Exchange during its renovations and expansions from Exchange management at JBA, Md., April 13, 2016. Team Andrews is improving its Exchange facilities to provide a one-stop shop for Andrews Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry/RELEASED)

JBA Promotes Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 11, 2016 — The Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility Washington Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program is celebrating Teal Tuesday, by wearing teal every Tuesday in April. All civilian personnel are authorized to wear teal and Airmen are authorized to wear a teal colored t-shirt under both the Airman Battle Uniform and Flight Duty Uniform.Also, on... MORE

JBA goes purple for Month of the Military Child
April 8, 2016 — Team Andrews kicked off the Month of the Military Child with a "purple" parade at Child Development Center Three, April 7, 2016.Month of the Military Child, established in 1989 by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger, is a month long celebration to honor military youth for the role they play in contributing to the strength of the military... MORE

Staff Sgt. Yinell Covington, 779th Dental Squadron dental assistant, and her daughter, Maya Rosario, pose for a picture at a school parade at the Joint Base Andrews Child Development Center Three April 7, 2016. The parade kicks off Month of the Military Child, a time to honor military youth for the important role they play in contributing to the strength of the military family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer/Released)

1st Heli hosts Turkey's CSAF
April 6, 2016 — MORE

Joint Base Andrews leadership salute as the Turkish Air Force Chief of Staff arrives here, April 6, 2016. Gen. Abidin Ünal visited JBA to familiarize himself with the 1st Helicopter Squadron operations and strengthen relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Team Andrews vital to Nuclear Security Summit
April 5, 2016 — Team Andrews' members recently welcomed more than 20 foreign leaders traveling to the U.S., March 29 - 31, 2016.Joint Base Andrews acted as a travel hub as the leaders transitioned to the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C."It is amazing to work an event like this. Nowhere else in the Air Force will you get these opportunities," Lt. Col... MORE

Joint Color Guard members stand at attention during the Mexican Presidential arrival on the Joint Base Andrews flightline, March 31, 2016. More than 20 countries are scheduled to arrive for the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit held in Washington, D.C. The summit provides a forum for leaders to reinforce commitments to securing nuclear materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/RELEASED)

Second annual 'Consent to Color' run
April 4, 2016 — MORE

Joint Base Andrews members gather outside the West Fitness Center before a 5k run here, April 4, 2016. The second annual “Consent to Color” run was held for Sexual Assault Awareness month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

Managing JBA's wildlife
March 29, 2016 — Preventing health hazards, reducing damage to property and providing base-wide pest control is a normal day on-the-job for the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron's pest management shop.Health hazards increase the risk of work stoppage and with warmer weather brings an increase in pests. Entomology frequently works with safety, public health,... MORE

Airman 1st Class Conner Vaught, 11th Civil Engineer Pest Management apprentice, sets a live-trap for feral cats on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 24, 2016. Feral cats have the potential to carry rabies, causing health issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)

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