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JBA hosts 29th annual PCFC Christmas Party
December 14, 2016 — The 2016 Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Christmas Party, hosted by the Joint Base Andrews Fisher House, was held in hangar 3 here, Dec. 10... MORE

Mrs. Claus poses for a photo with attendees of the 2016 Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Christmas Party at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 10, 2016. Santa and Mrs. Claus delivered gifts to the military families in attendance. The JBA Fisher House has hosted the annual event since 1987. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

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U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Cchango looks up at his handler, Staff Sgt. Alexis Krippel, during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 6, 2025.

From kennel to couch: MWD Cchango and Nero retire after distinguished service

Military Working Dogs Cchango and Nero were honored during a ceremony Aug. 6, 2025, recognizing their retirement from active duty and adoption into permanent homes...

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, attend the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025.

Continuing the mission: Honoring military veterans in law enforcement

The following are remarks given by Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, at the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025. The remarks have been edited for length and...