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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

America’s Airfield showcases 70 years of air superiority
September 18, 2017 — The 2017 JBA Air Show: America’s Air and Space Expo, which was held from Sept 15 to 17, commemorated the U.S. Air Force’s 70th Birthday by highlighting decades of breaking barriers... MORE

JBA kicks off 2017 air show
September 15, 2017 — Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, kicked off the 2017 Andrews Air Show: Air and Space Expo, Sept. 15... MORE

JBA Airmen give back to community
May 5, 2017 — More than 20 Airmen from the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron stationed at Joint Base Andrews volunteered in a Christmas in April Prince George’s County event in College Park, Maryland, April 29... MORE

Senior Airman Johnneil Rojas, left, and Senior Airman Lalynn Antell, right, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering assistants, lay linoleum tiles at a house in College Park, Md., April 29, 2017 More than 20 Joint Base Andrews 11th CES Airmen partook in the 2017 Christmas in April Prince George’s County, an annual volunteer program that repairs the homes of low-income or physically challenged senior citizens in one day. The renovations included electrical, plumbing and structural repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

JBA members hold community drive
January 27, 2017 — Joint Base Andrews members participated in a volunteer community drive in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Washington, District of Columbia, Jan. 25... MORE

Senior Airm Bernadette Galindo, left, 11th Security Forces Squadron elite gate guard, and Senior Airman Emily Pearce, right, 11th Security Support Squadron unit scheduler, prepare sandwiches at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for a community drive in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 25, 2017. Volunteers prepared approximately 300 bagged lunches to hand out to community members in need at the Community for Creative Non-Violence in Washington, D.C.

JBA supports 58th Presidential Inauguration
January 20, 2017 — Members of the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard as well as active-duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members participated in the 58th Presidential Inauguration in the District of Columbia, Jan. 20... MORE

Airmen and Sailors stand along Pennsylvania Avenue during the 58th Presidential Inauguration cordon and parade practice held in Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 2017. The Parade route spans 1 1/2 miles, from the U.S. Capitol to the White House. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

Farewell to Chief Topa
December 21, 2016 — Chief Master Sgt. Beth Topa, retired 11th Wing command chief master sergeant, said her farewells at... 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.

Music therapy impacts recovering service members
December 20, 2016 — Isolation and avoidance were the behaviors Marine Staff Sgt. Anthony Mannino used to cope with adjusting to life when he came back from deployment in Iraq... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Andrew Bell, National Intrepid Center of Excellence patient, speaks to the audience before a performance at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Dec. 13, 2016. U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact accompanied Bell as he performed “The Christmas Song” at the NICoE Creative Arts Café. NCAC is performance platform for NICoE patients and staff to share creativity though creative arts once a month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

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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...