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Hanukkah at America’s Airfield
December 23, 2024 — Every year, Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days. This year, Hanukkah begins Dec. 25 and continues until sundown Jan. 2. The Joint Base Andrews community will be celebrating with the lighting of one candle each day on the Hanukkah candelabra – called a hanukkiah – outside Chapel One, starting on the evening of Dec. 25. ... MORE

Happy Hanukkah from the Department of Defense

Holiday Extravaganza kicks off festive season at JBA
December 9, 2021 — Chapel 1 hosted their annual Holiday Extravaganza here Dec. 2, 2021... MORE

The Ceremonial Brass Quintet, one of six musical ensembles that form The U.S. Air Force Band, performs at the Holiday Extravaganza hosted by Chapel 1 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 2, 2021.

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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...