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From the flight line to command modules: Civic leaders go behind the scenes with 89th AW
April 28, 2025
Col. Angela Ochoa, 89th Airlift Wing commander, assists honorary commanders and Andrews Ambassadors with operating a virtual reality headset during an Honorary Commander immersion tour of the 89th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 8, 2025. Attendees received a one-of-a-kind mission brief, a hands-on virtual reality headset experience walking through our aircraft, and toured a C-37 and C-40 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Winn)
New honorary commanders strengthen ties at Joint Base Andrews
February 26, 2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, delivers remarks during the Honorary Commander Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 20, 2025. Oh emphasized the importance of collaboration between the military and the community to enhance mutual understanding and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi)
JBA honorary commanders take the stage
May 11, 2017
C. Philip Nichols Jr., left, Prince George’s County Circuit Court chief judge and honorary commander, speaks with Col. Erik Coyne, right, 11th Wing staff judge advocate commander, during the honorary commander ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 5, 2017. The ceremony inducted, recognized and retired individuals from the JBA Honorary Commander Program, which began in 1999 and matches a community leader with a military leader to provide commanders a means to educate participants about the armed forces and their various missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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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...
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