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Prince George’s County, JBA support aircraft incident
April 14, 2017
JBA members discuss future operations in Clinton, Md., April 13, 2017. Many JBA members are out here provideing support becasue of a F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 113th Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md. crashed April 5, 2017 approximately six miles southwest from JBA.
JBA Airmen Climb to Honor Fallen 9/11 First Responders
September 12, 2016
Austin Scott, Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department firefighter, faces the American flag during the 2016 National Capital Region 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and 5K Walk at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor, Md., Sept. 10, 2016. The event, hosted by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, brought attendees from local counties and military bases to either climb a total of 110 flights of stairs or walk a 5K in honor of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (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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