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HVAC Seasonal Changeover (Heating)
October 3, 2016

11 CES and 11 SFG conclude NPM with 5K
September 30, 2016
Lt. Col. Lisa Mabbutt, 11th Civil Engineering Squadron commander, talks to participants involved in the National Preparedness Month 5K at the West Fitness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 30, 2016. NPM provides a chance for emergency responders to reach out to the community and inform them of actions to take for situations such as a natural disaster, active shooter or terrorist attack. More than 50 JBA members attended the run, which was hosted by 11 CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Eglin F-35's Arrive at JBA
September 21, 2016
An F-35 Lightning II aircraft lands at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 20, 2016. The aircraft is here to perform a fly-over during the U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

JBA welcomes NATO Air Chiefs
September 20, 2016
The NATO Air Chiefs’ plane is ushered in after arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2016. They arrived in the U.S. for the semi-annual NATO Air Chiefs Symposium to discuss air and space power.

11th Wing commemorates POW/MIA day, AF Birthday
September 19, 2016
The U.S. Air Force Band performs during the POW/MIA and Air Force Birthday event at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. More than 250 people came out to celebrate the 69th Air Force Birthday and honor military members. The event included multiple band and drill team performances.

Checkout the Library
September 8, 2016
Katie Loveless, 11th Force Support Squadron senior library technician, reads “Pirates Love Underpants” to a group of children during story time at the library on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 31, 2016. Story time is held every Monday at 5:30 p.m. and every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)

Blessing the heli
September 7, 2016
Capt. Sarah Morris, 11th Wing chaplain, blesses a UH-1N Huey on the flightline at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 31, 2016. Chaplains bless aircraft with hopes to keep Airmen and aircraft safe through their time in service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

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)

First Responders put to the test
August 12, 2016
Staff Sgt. Thomas Burton, 11th Security Forces Group response force leader, assists Staff Sgt. Tim Cobbel, 11th Wing paralegal, who acts as an aircraft crash victim for the Major Accident Response Exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 11, 2016. The MARE is an annual training requirement for a base to test its readiness and response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Flying over DC
August 5, 2016
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class 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...