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HG pays respects in wreath-laying ceremony
May 29, 2018 — President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis, and Maj. Gen. Michael L. Howard,... MORE

Ceremonial guardsman showcases AF excellence in hometown
March 23, 2018 — As Airman 1st Class Liam Cain, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, started marching, cheers erupted from the crowd of parade goers dressed in green. Large groups of attendees lined the city streets as parade performers strode in kilts to Irish themed music while the sounds of bagpipes bounced off the city buildings. ... MORE

NYC St. Paddy’s Day Parade features USAF Honor Guard
March 23, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard marched in the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17, 2018. The parade was first held in 1762 and each year, more than 150,000 people participate in the parade and nearly 3 million people line the city streets to watch. The Honor Guard was featured in the parade as part of their U.S. northeastern outreach tour... MORE

USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools
March 20, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard performed at Aviation Career & Technical Education High School in Long Island City, N.Y. and at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, N.Y., March 16, 2018. The event was part of the honor guard's U.S. northeastern outreach tour March 16-19... MORE

AF Tattoo celebrates heritage, teamwork, innovation
September 14, 2017 — Members with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and Band perform during the U.S. Air Force Tattoo at... MORE

HG outreach to SoCal
July 6, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard performed at Sea World, Disney's California Adventure, Disneyland and Mission Beach, Calif., from June 28 to July 1... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard marches throughout Disney’s California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., June 28, 2017. In an effort to make a grand appearance among such a diverse audience, the group of 42 Airmen traveled to the Golden State and performed complex routines involving choreographed sequences of weapon maneuvers while maintaining a sense of professionalism and pristine appearance while in uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

Honor Guard represents AF in Chicago parades
March 14, 2017 — Cheers of admiration and gratitude followed the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard as they marched down the... MORE

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... MORE

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)

AF Tattoo showcases heritage, Airmen
September 23, 2016 — Rumbling aircraft, festive music and precise routines filled the 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo with a sense of history and power at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22. In attendance were the NATO Air Chiefs, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, and members representing the Tuskegee Airmen, Doolittle Raiders and Women Service Pilots MORE

A B-25 Mitchell prepares for flight at the Manassas Regional Airport, Manassas, Va., Sept. 21, 2016. The B-25 performed a “Warbird” tribute flyover for the 2016 U.S. Air Force Tattoo held in celebration of the Air Force 69th birthday at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2016.

11th WG leadership visit USAF Band and Honor Guard
August 12, 2016 — 11th Wing leadership visited the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard for an immersion tour at Joint... MORE

Members of the U.S. Honor Guard Drill Team perform a four-man routine at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., Aug. 9, 2016. The performance was part of an immersion tour attended by Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Beth Topa, 11th WG command chief master sergeant, to become more familiar with the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

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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...