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Memorial Day remembrance
May 30, 2019 — In the spring of 1865, the U.S. Civil War ended with a devastating loss for America -- more lives were claimed than any other conflict in U.S. history... MORE

USAF Honor Guard performs at Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 18, 2019 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard participated in the St. Patrick's Day Parade along with other military branches in Savannah, Ga., March 16, 2019... MORE

USAF performs in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 29, 2017 — NEW YORK – Millions of people watched the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard march through the... MORE

11 WG inspires patriotism in NYC
July 6, 2017 — Col. Larry H. Lang, U.S. Air Force Band commander, speaks to a Today Show reporter in New York City,... MORE

Col. Larry H. Lang, U.S. Air Force Band commander, speaks to a Today Show reporter in New York City, July 4, 2017. The U.S. Air Force Band ceremonial brass ensemble and an Honor Guard color team traveled to New York for Independence Day celebrations with stops at the Today Show and New York Yankee Stadium. (US Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

USAF Honor Guard performs at Sugar Bowl Parade
January 3, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard performed during the 83rd Annual Allstate Sugar Bowl New Years Eve Parade on Dec. 31, 2016... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard formation marches past the St. Louis Cathedral during the Allstate Sugar Bowl New Years Eve Parade in New Orleans, LA, Dec. 31, 2016. The parade consisted of floats, bands, marching units and other performers to entertain fans prior to the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Auburn Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners on Jan. 2, 2017.

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...