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JBA honorary commanders take the stage
May 11, 2017
C. Philip Nichols Jr., left, Prince George’s County Circuit Court chief judge and honorary commander, speaks with Col. Erik Coyne, right, 11th Wing staff judge advocate commander, during the honorary commander ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 5, 2017. The ceremony inducted, recognized and retired individuals from the JBA Honorary Commander Program, which began in 1999 and matches a community leader with a military leader to provide commanders a means to educate participants about the armed forces and their various missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)
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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...
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