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JBA honors child as ‘Pilot for a Day’
October 7, 2016
Kwami Penty rides in a HUMVEE as part of the “Pilot for a Day” program at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 6, 2016. The event occurs biannually here to indulge children from Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., who are battling serious illnesses in their interest in aviation. Kwami was brought to multiple base agencies for displays, demonstrations and simulations via a HUMVEE ride. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
Master Sgt. ghosting Glenn Miller
October 3, 2016
Master Sgt. Andrew Axelrad, joined the U.S. Air Force in 1993 as a technical sergeant to become a Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note alto saxophonist. Axelrad performed and was featured with the Airmen of Note in front of his friends, family and home town one last time during the Labor Day 2016 weekend. Axelrad plans to retire from the Air Force after 24 years in February 2017. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)
F-100 static display dedicated at ANGRC
September 14, 2016
Retired Maj. Gen. Donald Shepperd, former Air National Guard director, poses for a photo at a dedication ceremony for an F-100 Super Sabre static display at the Air National Guard Readiness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Spetember 13, 2016. The aircraft is dedicated to ANG members killed, missing in action or wounded in the Vietnam War, and to the career of retired Maj. Gen. Donald W. Shepperd, who served as director of the ANG from 1994 to 1998 and flew 247 combat missions in Vietnam. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John E. Hillier)
JBA Airmen Climb to Honor Fallen 9/11 First Responders
September 12, 2016
Austin Scott, Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department firefighter, faces the American flag during the 2016 National Capital Region 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and 5K Walk at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor, Md., Sept. 10, 2016. The event, hosted by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, brought attendees from local counties and military bases to either climb a total of 110 flights of stairs or walk a 5K in honor of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
Malcolm Grow projects Training Day closures
August 8, 2016
USAF Honor Guard concludes Nova Scotia performances
July 8, 2016
Airman 1st Class Jeremy De Leon, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member, dons his ceremonial blouse before the opening night at the 2016 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 30. This was the first time in 20 years that an active duty U.S. Military team has performed at this event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier)
U.S. Air Force Band celebrates 75th Anniversary
June 14, 2016
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James delivers opening remarks at the U.S. Air Force Band's 75th Anniversary celebration June 11, 2016, at George Mason University's Center for the Arts Concert Hall in Fairfax, Va. James reflected upon the band's tradition of service, excellence and innovation that has been vital to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
I Was a Medic; Healing through art
June 9, 2016
Retired Tech. Sgt. Steven Luu applies casting tape to branches to form a tree in Hangar 4 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 25, 2016. Luu came to JBA to put the finishing touches on his tree sculpture, titled: The Day After Combat, as part of an art therapy program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)
3 JBA Airmen to compete at 2016 DoD Warrior Games
June 9, 2016
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ferrell, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, carries 1st Lt. Nathan Nelson (Ret.) up a flight of stars so they can tour an 89th Airlift Wing C-32A at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 15, 2015. Ferrell is an Air Force Wounded Warrior and will compete at the Department of Defense 2016 Warrior Games June 16-21, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace)
USAF band commander weighs in on band’s upcoming 75th anniversary
May 23, 2016
Colonel Larry H. Lang is commander and conductor of The United States Air Force Band. (Air Force Photo)
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