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CATM instructors gun for change
July 5, 2023 — Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors came from across the nation to attend the Combat Arms Working Group project at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 26, 2023. The goal of the working group was to collaborate on current issues in the CATM field and focus on long-term, sustainable solutions... MORE

Ready, aim, fire
November 10, 2016 — MORE

Airman Gabrielle Spalding, 11th Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, hangs up a target during the 2nd Annual Excellence in Competition on Joint Base Andrews, Nov. 8, 2016. Service members were broken into relays to allow everyone who signed up the chance to participate and test their marksmanship, with each member shooting 30 rounds from a Beretta M9 pistol. Targets were scored by combat arms instructors, and then compared to determine the best marksman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Weapons systems training
August 2, 2016 — Joint Base Andrews 11th Security Support Squadron combat arms instructors familiarized themselves with the M24 sniper weapon system and the M107 Barrett 50 caliber sniper rifle at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 26, 2016... MORE

An 11th Security Support Squadron Combat Arms instructor shoots a Barrett M107 rifle at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 15, 2016. Joint Base Andrews combat arms instructors shot two weapon systems to familiarize themselves with the weapons to instruct other service members requiring sniper training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)

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U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Cchango looks up at his handler, Staff Sgt. Alexis Krippel, during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 6, 2025.

From kennel to couch: MWD Cchango and Nero retire after distinguished service

Military Working Dogs Cchango and Nero were honored during a ceremony Aug. 6, 2025, recognizing their retirement from active duty and adoption into permanent homes...

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, attend the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025.

Continuing the mission: Honoring military veterans in law enforcement

The following are remarks given by Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, at the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025. The remarks have been edited for length and...