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USAF Band kicks off 2017 holiday season
December 5, 2017
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Farewell to Chief Topa
December 21, 2016
Chief Master Sgt. Nathaniel Perry, left, 79th Medical Wing command chief master sergeant, hugs Chief Master Sgt. Beth Topa, right, retired 11th Wing command chief master sergeant, at her retirement ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2016. Topa officially retired on Dec. 9 after serving 24 years in the U.S. Air Force.
779 MDG, 811 SFS donates gifts to Angel Tree
December 9, 2016
Gifts await donation to the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 9, 2016. The 779th Medical Group and 811th Security Forces Squadron organized two hundred and fifty toys for donation to the program, which gathers holiday presents for children of the less fortunate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
Max Impact rocks FedEx Field
November 22, 2016
Master Sgt. Jonathan McPherson, U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact director and pianist, sets up before a performance at the FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Nov. 20, 2016. The band setup an electronic keyboard, a drum set and an electric guitar. The band performed before the Washington Redskins military appreciation game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
CJCS Hosts 2016 CHOD Conference
October 17, 2016
Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke, left, Air Force District of Washington commander, greets Lt. Gen. Hamad Muhammed Thani Al Rumaithi, right, chief of staff of the United Arab Emirates’ Armed Forces, during the Chief of Defense Conference on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 17, 2016. The conference is held annually and brought together senior military leaders from 50 countries to meet and discuss mutual security challenges, improve joint relationships and foster security cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
11 CES and 11 SFG conclude NPM with 5K
September 30, 2016
Lt. Col. Lisa Mabbutt, 11th Civil Engineering Squadron commander, talks to participants involved in the National Preparedness Month 5K at the West Fitness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 30, 2016. NPM provides a chance for emergency responders to reach out to the community and inform them of actions to take for situations such as a natural disaster, active shooter or terrorist attack. More than 50 JBA members attended the run, which was hosted by 11 CES. (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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