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JBA's 89th AW supports First Family's final flight of 2016
December 21, 2016
President Barack Obama, the First Lady and their two daughters arrive at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, Dec. 16, 2016. Their flight to Hawaii out of Joint Base Andrews, Md., supported by the 89th Airlift Wing, was their last on Air Force One for 2016. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Theanne Herrmann)
Up to their 'waste' in work
December 19, 2016
Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, puts on waders and a protective suit as gear before going into a sewage containment hole at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 13, 2016. Teichert wanted to experience some of what the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel system maintenance members do day-to-day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)
West Fitness Center gets renovated
December 14, 2016
Senior Airman Anthony Vallejos, 811th Security Forces Squadon raven, ties his boots inside the newly renovated West Fitness Center locker room at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 13, 2016. The improvements to the locker rooms included new ceilings, saunas, lockers, and heating ventilation and air conditioning units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)
AF Band creates holiday music for National Tree lighting
December 2, 2016
The National Christmas Tree remains unlit before the 2016 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington, D.C., Dec. 1, 2016. The annual tree lighting tradition began in 1923 and has continued every year since. This year’s event included performances from a variety of artists, a storybook reading, and a speech by President Barack Obama. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
JBA Golf Course rich in history, smiles
November 23, 2016
A challenge coin from The Courses at Andrews rests on the golf course at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2016. The golf course sees approximately 70,000 rounds of golf a year, played by individuals ranging from 11th Wing Airmen to the U.S. president (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
Ready, aim, fire
November 10, 2016
Airman Gabrielle Spalding, 11th Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, hangs up a target during the 2nd Annual Excellence in Competition on Joint Base Andrews, Nov. 8, 2016. Service members were broken into relays to allow everyone who signed up the chance to participate and test their marksmanship, with each member shooting 30 rounds from a Beretta M9 pistol. Targets were scored by combat arms instructors, and then compared to determine the best marksman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)
AF Band tour honors vets, inspires patriotism
November 1, 2016
Col. Larry H. Lang, U.S. Air Force Band conductor and commander, conducts the group during a Fall 2016 Tour performance in Pittsburgh, Oct. 29, 2016. The band travelled from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh during a 10-day trek through the two states to inspire patriotism, honor veterans and represent the U.S. Air Force throughout the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
Submerged training
November 1, 2016
Lt. Col. Dave Fink, 1st Helicopter Squadron pilot, sits upside down during Helicopter Emergency Egress Device Training at Prince George’s Community College’s Robert I. Bickford Natatorium in Largo, Md., Oct. 28, 2016. The training, specific to helicopter aircrews, teaches the proper way to evacuate a helicopter if it goes down over a body of water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)
JBA holds body camera test for SFS evidence
October 26, 2016
Airman 1st Class Sarah Shepherd, left, and Staff Sgt. Sawyer Fox, right, 11th Security Forces Squadron response force leaders, display the wear of body cameras at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 4, 2016. JBA defenders began donning the body worn cameras Oct. 26 as part of a six-month-long Air Force-level test to determine which product to use. The cameras will be evaluated on their video quality, usefulness, and how they can be better utilized. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
Labor and management coming together
October 19, 2016
Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and Ramona Hawkins, JBA American Federation of Government Employees 1401 president, sign a Labor-Management Forum Charter Oct. 11, 2016. The charter was signed to signify the establishment of a cooperative and productive forum between labor and management relations by discussing workplace challenges on a regular basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)
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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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