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Honor Guard represents AF in Chicago parades
March 14, 2017 — Cheers of admiration and gratitude followed the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard as they marched down the... MORE

Airman 1st Class Daniela Bejarano, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, puts on gloves in preparation for the annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 11, 2017. In addition to wearing gloves, the honor guard members wore overcoats, earmuffs, a scarf and black sling to combat winter temperatures of less than 30 degrees during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

89th AW supports president’s farewell flight
January 12, 2017 — The 89th Airlift Wing supported President Barack Obama’s final official flight as president on Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 10. First lady, Michelle Obama, accompanied the president to Chicago where he delivered a farewell address to the nation. ... MORE

Col. Christopher Thompson (center), 89th Airlift Wing vice commander, his wife (center right), Shannon, and Tech. Sgt. Brian Greene (right), Special Airlift Mission passenger services agent, stand at attention as Air Force One taxis with the president to the runway for takeoff at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 10, 2017. Staff Sgt. Heather Alred (left), 811th Security Forces Squadron detail chief, maintained a watchful eye on the perimeter of the flightline until the aircraft was airborne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)

Airmen of Note tour: Chicago to Detroit
September 8, 2016 — Airmen of Note, the U.S. Air Force Band’s premier jazz ensemble, performed at North Central... MORE

Airmen of Note, the U.S. Air Force Band’s premier jazz ensemble, performs at North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall in Naperville, Ill., Sept. 2, 2016. The Airmen of Note performed for hundreds of local college students, retirees and jazz fans from the Chicago suburb. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

USAF Drill Team performs at Chicago Air and Water Show
August 23, 2016 — The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performed at the 58th Annual Chicago Air and... MORE

Staff Sgt. Alexander Wilson, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member, shows his M1-Garand rifle to the crowd after a four-man performance during the 58th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show on the shoreline of Lake Michigan in Chicago Aug. 21, 2016. The show’s headliners were the USAF Thunderbirds, U.S. Army Golden Knights and the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier)

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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...