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11th Wing spreads holiday cheer with lighting ceremony
December 1, 2017 — Imagine Andrews Public Charter School students sing during the 11th Wing Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 30, 2017. Military families attended the annual lighting ceremony, which provided the base with a time to celebrate holiday cheer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez) MORE

Ready, aim, shoot!
November 21, 2017 — Arrows lay in a pile during an Air Force Wounded Warrior CARE archery training session at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 13, 2017. The arrows were used during the session for wounded warriors participating in the event, which featured multiple activities meant to educate injured service members about Caregiver support, Adaptive and rehabilitative... MORE

JBA youth compete in Redskins program
November 17, 2017 — Ashley Cottrell, left, Washington Redskins cheerleader, reads a book to Rodney Chapman, participant, during the Salute to Redskins Read at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 9, 2017. In an effort to make reading more fun for elementary students, the Redskins Charitable Foundation created the Redskins Read Program focusing on a playbook for students to... MORE

AF Band celebrates Veterans Day in Arlington
November 15, 2017 — Master Sgt. Brooke S. Emery, U.S. Air Force Concert Band clarinetist, performs during the 64th National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Nov. 11, 2017. The band is selected to participate in the observance approximately every five years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez) MORE

Close up of band member playing the clarinet

Wounded Warrior CARE Event coming to JBA
November 7, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, in coordination with the 11th Wing, is scheduled to host the Wounded Warrior Northeast CARE Event at Joint Base Andrews, Nov. 13 to 17... MORE

Commanders’ spouses learn about JBA military children educational options
October 31, 2017 — As part of Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson’s tour of Joint Base Andrews and its partners, his wife, Nancy Jacobson, along with Melonie Teichert, spouse of 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews Commander Col. E. John Teichert, visited JBA feeder school Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Upper Marlboro and Imagine Andrews Public Charter School here earlier this month... MORE

America’s Airmen welcomes AFDW commander
October 19, 2017 — 1st Lt. Patrick Noyes, left, 11th Force Support Squadron sustainment flight chief, pulls Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, during an 11th FSS group physical training session at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2017. Jacobson experienced an immersion tour to become more familiar with the multiple missions of... MORE

Every second counts: Plan two ways out!
October 17, 2017 — 11th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire protection unit, made up of two fire stations and more than 80 firefighters, led Joint Base Andrews Fire Prevention Week 2017, Oct. 8 to Oct. 14, here... MORE

Combat photographer receives Bronze Star with Valor
October 5, 2017 — Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace, 89th Airlift Wing public affairs chief, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, the fourth highest military decoration signifying heroism, on August 15, 2017 at Joint Base Andrews... MORE

Col. Eaton shakes hands with SMSgt. Wallace.

Hispanic heritage spices up month with culture, music, food
September 29, 2017 — Fall is officially here and pumpkin spice isn’t the only flavor of the season. National Hispanic Heritage Month started as base members got a spicy Latin introduction during a display event at the base theater on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 28... MORE

Golden Knights descend into America’s Air Show
September 17, 2017 — Sgt. Dusty Gebhardt, U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights” member, poses for a photograph during their aerial performance at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 17, 2017. The parachute team was one of multiple aerial performances showcased at the 2017 JBA Air Show: America’s Air & Space Expo (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez) MORE

Thunderbirds display precision at America’s air show
September 15, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Joint Base Andrews, Md. during the 2017 JBA Air Show: America’s Air and Space Expo, Sept. 15, 2017. In addition to the Thunderbirds, the air show featured a variety of aerial demonstrations, including performances by Army Golden Knights and the Air Force F-22 Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by... MORE

AFRH: Happy 70th Birthday U.S. Air Force!
September 14, 2017 — Joint Base Andrews members and veterans celebrated the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C., Sept. 7... MORE

Saying goodbye to C-20 aircraft
August 31, 2017 — A 99th Airlift Squadron C-20 aircraft, tail number 60206, is parked on the flightline during its retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 30, 2017. The aircraft came into service at JBA in 1983 and is now retiring from the Air Force after 34 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez) MORE

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