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USAF Band kicks off 2017 holiday season
December 5, 2017 — To kick off their holiday concert season, the U.S. Air Force Band surprised visitors at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center atrium in Oxon Hill, Maryland, Nov. 29... MORE

Farewell to Chief Topa
December 21, 2016 — Chief Master Sgt. Beth Topa, retired 11th Wing command chief master sergeant, said her farewells at The Courses on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20.Topa officially retired on Dec. 9 after serving 24 years in the U.S. Air Force, six months of which were spent as the 11th WG command chief.“I’m going to miss the camaraderie and military atmosphere,”... MORE

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 — Members of the 811th Security Forces Squadron and 779th Medical Group help organize gift drive for the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program on Joint Base Andrews, Dec. 8. Two hundred and fifty presents were donated by base members through the program for children during holidays. MORE

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 — The Air Force’s premier rock band, Max Impact, plays at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Nov. 20.The Redskins featured the band’s pregame performance before their military appreciation game. MORE

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 — U.S. Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosts the Chiefs of Defense Conference on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 17.The conference is held annually and it brought together senior military leaders from about 50 countries to meet and discuss mutual security challenges, improve mutual relationships and foster... MORE

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 — The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted a 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... MORE

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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