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Fire safety fun at JBA's Mini Muster
October 15, 2024
Sparky the Fire Dog bids farewell to children at the close of the Mini Muster fire safety event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 10, 2024. The event, part of Fire Prevention Week, featured a circuit-style race ensuring children were exposed to firefighting tools and techniques, contributing to a safer JB Andrews community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)
316th Civil Engineer Squadron ensures airfield safety with decennial arresting system overhaul
August 21, 2024
An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 113th Wing hooks onto the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system.
Sunshine, swim and safety with JBA youth
August 14, 2017
Maj. Jennifer Stewart, 11th Force Support Squadron operations officer, speaks to swim safety camp attendees.
Prevention Week ignites Andrews
October 7, 2016
Airman 1st Class Austyn Helgeson and Senior Airman Scott Burdick, 11th Wing Civil Engineer firefighters, put out a fire during a live fire exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 7, 2015. The exercise was part of the fire prevention week on JBA. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/Released)
JBA Youth Learn Swim Safety
August 19, 2016
Bobby Broome, swim safety instructor, introduces himself to a youth participant in a swim camp event at the base pool on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 16, 2016. Over 50 children attended the event where they learned basic swimming skills and pool safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
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USAF Band members march at POTUS Jimmy Carter's State Funeral.

Final honors: Air Force Band supports President Carter state funeral events

Military bands, including The U.S. Air Force Band, joined JTF-NCR’s overall support through musical performances at key moments during former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral Jan. 4-9. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Dec...
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The U.S. flag waves in the wind at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2024. The flag was lowered to half-staff to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

Upholding our customs and courtesies: The importance of Reveille and Retreat

As the command chief of the 316th Wing here, I am constantly struck by the dedication and professionalism of our Joint Base Andrews community. Every day, you all do amazing, hard work... and you all make it look so easy!Despite how unique our base...
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