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Music therapy impacts recovering service members
December 20, 2016
U.S. Army Sgt. Andrew Bell, National Intrepid Center of Excellence patient, speaks to the audience before a performance at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Dec. 13, 2016. U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact accompanied Bell as he performed “The Christmas Song” at the NICoE Creative Arts Café. NCAC is performance platform for NICoE patients and staff to share creativity though creative arts once a month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)
Airmen of Note fill Smithsonian with holiday melodies
December 5, 2016
The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note performs at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., Dec. 3, 2016. The group played a total of six 30-minute holiday music sets spanning the weekend and highlighted compositions by James Taylor, Joni Mitchell and other artists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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)
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)
AF Tattoo showcases heritage, Airmen
September 23, 2016
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
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...
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