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79th Medical Wing inactivates, 11th Medical Group continues mission
June 19, 2017
Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke (left), Air Force District of Washington commander, receives the 79th Medical Wing guidon from Col. Sharon Bannister, former 79th Medical Wing commander, during an in-activation ceremony June 16, 2017 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Bannister had led the wing since assuming command 2015 and its approximately 1,500 Air Force health care professionals operating in eight locations and providing Air Force medical forces for expeditionary deployment, homeland defense operations and operations worldwide. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)

JBA Airmen give back to community
May 5, 2017
Senior Airman Johnneil Rojas, left, and Senior Airman Lalynn Antell, right, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering assistants, lay linoleum tiles at a house in College Park, Md., April 29, 2017 More than 20 Joint Base Andrews 11th CES Airmen partook in the 2017 Christmas in April Prince George’s County, an annual volunteer program that repairs the homes of low-income or physically challenged senior citizens in one day. The renovations included electrical, plumbing and structural repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

The lone piper
March 24, 2017
Tech. Sgt. Adam Tianello, U.S. Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass Band bagpiper, plays the bagpipe at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 9, 2017. Tianello joined the Band in 2013 as the only Air Force specialty code bagpiper. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

Honoring trailblazing women in business and labor
March 16, 2017
Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso, U.S. Air Force Manpower, Personnel and Services deputy chief of staff, speaks to Team Andrews members at the Women’s History Luncheon at The Club at Andrews on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 10, 2017. During the event, Grosso spoke on this year’s topic “Honoring Trailblazing Women in Business and Labor,” as well as the importance of diversity and service.

Honor Guard represents AF in Chicago parades
March 14, 2017
Airman 1st Class Daniela Bejarano, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, puts on gloves in preparation for the annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 11, 2017. In addition to wearing gloves, the honor guard members wore overcoats, earmuffs, a scarf and black sling to combat winter temperatures of less than 30 degrees during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Honor Guard marches in Old Town Saint Paddy’s Day Parade
March 6, 2017
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard stands in formation prior to marching in the 2017 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Alexandria, Va., March 4, 2017. The group marched alongside the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Marine honor guards for the half-mile-long parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Special moments during Special Olympics bowling
February 17, 2017
Airman 1st Class Autumn Payne, 779th Medical Support Squadron medical logistics personnel, smiles with her arm around Tina Johnson, District of Columbia Special Olympics athlete, during the 2017 D.C. Special Olympics Bowling Championship at Hyattsville, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. It was the largest military supported D.C. Special Olympics Bowling Championship with approximately 75 athletes and more than 70 military volunteers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

USAF Band Features World Renowned Vocalist
February 14, 2017
Nnenna Freelon, vocalist, sings alongside the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note during a 2017 Jazz Concert Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 9, 2017. The concert series began in 1990 and has showcased many notable jazz musicians, including pianist Cyrus Chestnut, trumpeter Terell Stafford and saxophonist Kirk Whalum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

JBA members hold community drive
January 27, 2017
Senior Airm Bernadette Galindo, left, 11th Security Forces Squadron elite gate guard, and Senior Airman Emily Pearce, right, 11th Security Support Squadron unit scheduler, prepare sandwiches at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for a community drive in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 25, 2017. Volunteers prepared approximately 300 bagged lunches to hand out to community members in need at the Community for Creative Non-Violence in Washington, D.C.

Team Andrews stands up CAT for inauguration
January 23, 2017
Lt. Col. David Fink, 11th Wing command post director, receives a status update through his walkie-talkie at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 20, 2017, about Airmen participating in the 58th Presidential Inauguration parade in the District of Columbia. As director, Fink coordinated between the command post and the crisis action team to ensure the proper dissemination of information affecting base entities and Air Force personnel during the historic event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)

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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...