A world map lays on a table during the National Hispanic Heritage Month display at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 28, 2017. Attendees were encouraged to place pins on their country of origin to show that people More
Senior Airman Zach Ashenberenner, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, poses for a photo during Fire Prevention Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 10, 2017. During the observance week, JBA firefighters More
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 sessi More
U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Northeast CARE Event poster. (Courtesy Graphic)
Washington Redskins display books on a table during a Salute to Redskins Read at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 9, 2017. More than 100 children attended the event and each child went home with a free book. (U.S. More
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 selec More
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 t More
Capt. Travis Trueblood, 11th Wing assistant staff judge advocate, poses for a photo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 16, 2017. Trueblood holds Native American art and the Choctaw Nation seal, which were gifted More
Col. E. John Teichert, Joint Base Andrews and 11th Wing commander, serves food to a military family during the 11th Wing Holiday Lighting Ceremony at JBA, Md., Nov. 30, 2017. The tree lighting provided the bas More
The front view of the Visitor Control Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 23, 2018. To better equip, train and deploy JBA defenders, the VCC will no longer be open on Saturdays starting in February. (U.S. More
Joint Base Andrews’ Black History Month poster (Courtesy Graphic)
Tech. Sgt. David McDonald, U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note percussionist, performs during a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb More
Capt. Damon Gandy, 11th Security Forces Squadron operations officer, takes notes during the 2018 Company Grade Officer Leadership Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 1, 2018. The event taught junior office More
Senior Airman Andrew Kuchar, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team ceremonial guardsman, talks to students at Aviation Career & Technical Education High School in Long Island City, N.Y., March 16, 2018. The Hon More
Tech. Sgt. Chloe Rainey, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, commands her flight during the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17, 2018. The Honor Guard participated in St. Patrick’s Day More
Airman 1st Class Liam Cain, center, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, holds a banner during the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17, 2018. The Air Force Honor Guard followed up their More
Melissa Cerna, right, military child and Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps member, and retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Kenny pose for a photo during a JROTC unit inspection at Dr. Henr More
Cpl. Lewis Musson, left, Britain’s Royal Air Force Central Band euphonium player, and Tech. Sgt. Forrest Sonntag, U.S. Air Force Concert Band trumpeter, perform together during the RAF Centenary Concert at the More
Capt. Travis Trueblood, 11th Wing assistant staff judge advocate, holds a piece of pottery at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 16, 2017. The pottery was gifted to Trueblood by a member of the Choctaw and Seminole More
Chief Master Sergeant Beth Topa, 11th Wing command chief master sergeant, listens to a performance by the U.S. Air Force Concert Band during an immersion tour at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C. More
Melissa Cerna, right, a military child and Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps member, and her fellow cadets pose with leadership certificates from their JROTC organization at Brandywine, Md., Oct More
Staff Sgt. Alejandro Munera, 11th Surgical Squadron diagnostic imaging technician, describes his Columbian background to an attendee during the National Hispanic Heritage Month display at Joint Base Andrews, Md More
Tech. Sgt. Joshua Dean, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, sets up an inflatable firefighter during Fire Prevention Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 11, 2017. The observance week, which ran from More
Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, and the 11th Force Support Squadron Airmen pose for a photograph during a group physical training session at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct More
U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Northeast CARE Event schedule. (Courtesy Graphic)
Children participate in activities during Salute to Redskins Read at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 9, 2017. The event was centered on encouraging children to read. There were four stations that taught children More
Tech. Sgt. Valentin Lukashuk, U.S. Air Force Concert Band trumpeter, performs during the 64th National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Nov. 11, 2017. The ceremony was h More
Natalie Lopez, Warrior CARE participant, holds a compound bow during an archery training session as part of the Air Force Wounded Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 13, 2017. Lopez is one of mu More
Tiffany Holloway, 11th Wing Holiday Lighting Ceremony attendee, poses for a photo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 30, 2017. More than 100 military families attended the event, which featured seasonal music by More
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ziemba, U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note pianist, performs at a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 8, 2 More
Attendees of the 2018 Company Grade Officer Leadership Summit work together during a small group session at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 1, 2018. The summit’s goal was to teach CGOs to not only push themselve More
Senior Airman Andrew Kuchar, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team ceremonial guardsman, holds an M1 Garand rifle during a performance at Aviation Career & Technical Education High School in Long Island City, N More
Airman 1st Class David Jozwiak, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman and drummer, waits to march in the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17, 2018. The event was part of the Honor Guard’s More
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsmen march in the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boston, March 18, 2018. The guardsmen promote the Air Force’s mission by showcasing attention to detail, exc More
The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Britain’s Central Band of the Royal Air Force perform together during the RAF Centenary Concert at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D More
A Columbian coffee farmer clay sculpture stands on a presentation table during the National Hispanic Heritage Month display at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 28, 2017. Attendees learned many facts about Latin c More
Alanna Lakshmanan, Fire Preventions Week participant, gives Sparky the fire dog a high five during a fire safety education event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 11, 2017. The theme for the observance week was More
Col. E. John Teichert, right, 11th Wing and base commander, welcomes Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, during his immersion tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2017. More
Participants look for words to complete a story during 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 Fo More
Attendees of the 64th National Veterans Day Observance sit in Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington, Va., Nov. 11, 2017. More than 200 people attended the event to celebrate and honor s More
Jeff Matuszak, right, Warrior CARE coach, teaches, Amara Klika, Warrior CARE participant, how to position her hand on a compound bow during an archery training session at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov 13, 2017. More
Mason, 11th Wing Holiday Lighting Ceremony attendee, sits on Santa Claus’ lap at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 30, 2017. Military families experienced the annual event that provided the base with a time to cel More
The U.S Air Force Band Airmen of Note perform alongside professional jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée during a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandri More
Kelly Ward, National War College professor and associate dean, speaks about the U.S. economy and national security during the 2018 Company Grade Officer Leadership Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 1, 20 More
Capt. Riley Platt, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard support flight and drill team commander, stands at attention during a 12-man drill performance at Aviation Career & Technical Education High School in Long Island C More
New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade attendees watch the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard pass by during the parade, March 17, 2018. The team participated in St. Patrick’s Day parades in both New York City and Bost More
Airman 1st Class Liam Cain, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, performs a rifle maneuver during the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boston, March 18, 2018. Cain was part of the team’s U.S More
Cpl. Edward Carpenter, Britain’s Royal Air Force Central Band guitarist, performs during the RAF Centenary Concert at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., April 16, 20 More
Melissa Cerna, then three years old, and now retired Air Force Master Sgt. Jose Cerna, her father, sit on a couch in Abilene, Texas, March 23, 2003. Jose served 25 years in the Air Force as an electrical power More
Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander speaks to members of the U.S Air Force Concert Band during a commander’s call at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., Aug. 9, 2016. More
Tech. Sgt. Joshua Dean, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, asks for a volunteer during a Fire Prevention Week event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 11, 2017. Volunteers were involved in emergency sit More
Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, meets with base leadership at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2017. This was one of multiple stops on Jacobson’s immersion tour to beco More
Participants tie their ankles together for a three-legged race during Salute to Redskins Read at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 9, 2017. The event, hosted by the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation and Red More
Vice President Michael R. Pence speaks during the 64th National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Nov. 11, 2017. The day consisted of a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb More
Jeff Matuszak, Warrior CARE coach, teaches wounded warriors how to shoot a bow and arrow during an archery training session as part of the Air Force Wounded Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 1 More
The base holiday tree is lit up during 11th Wing Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 30, 2017. The tree lighting provided the base with a time to celebrate the holiday season and to take More
Master Sgt. Grant Langford, U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note saxophonist, performs during a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. More
Maj. Gen. Roosevelt Allen, Office of the Surgeon General director of medical operations and research and chief of the dental corps, talks about his leadership philosophy during the 2018 Company Grade Officer Le More
Senior Airman Jeremy De Leon, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team ceremonial guardsman, performs a rifle maneuver at Aviation Career & Technical Education High School in Long Island City, N.Y., March 16, 2018 More
Staff Sgt. Trayvon Mendez, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team ceremonial guardsman, looks down the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade route, March 17, 2018. The event was part of the team’s U.S. northeas More
South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade attendees watch as the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard passes by during the parade in Boston, March 18, 2018. The team participated in St. Patrick’s Day parades in New York City More
Audience members applaud during the Royal Air Force Centenary Concert at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., April 16, 2018. The U.S. Air Force Concert Band, Britain’ More
Chief Master Sergeant Beth Topa, 11th Wing command chief master sergeant, speaks to members of the U.S. Air Force Concert Band during an immersion tour at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., Aug. More
Mackenzie Lowry, Fire Prevention Week participant, talks to a simulated operator on a phone during a fire emergency replication at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 11, 2017. Participants were taught to have a meet More
Staff Sgt. Alfred Vassallo, 11th Security Support Squadron combat arms instructor, shows Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, how to shoot an Heckler and Koch MP5 9mm submach More
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 mor More
Participants of the 64th National Veterans Day Observance wave U.S. flags at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Nov. 11, 2017. More than 200 people attended the event to celebrate and honor service More
Arrows hit targets during an Air Force Wounded Warrior CARE training session at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 13, 2017. The session was part of the week-long event, which hosted various sports presentations and More
U.S. Air Force Band members play violins during the 11th Wing Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 30, 2017. After the lighting ceremony, military families were invited to the base commun More
U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note trumpeters perform during a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 8, 2018. The band established More
Capt. Angela Newman, Air Force District of Washington protocol officer in charge of ceremonies, listens to a speaker during the 2018 Company Grade Officer Leadership Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 1, More
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard color guard team presents the colors during the national anthem at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, N.Y., March 16, 2018. The Honor Guard visited two New York high scho More
Staff Sgt. Trayvon Mendez, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team ceremonial guardsman, waits to march in the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17, 2018. The event was part of the Air Force Honor Gua More
Airman 1st Class Liam Cain, right, and other U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsmen, march in the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boston, March 18, 2018. Cain, a Boston native, got the opportu More
Kenji Jimenez, a Fire Prevention Week participant, pulls an alarm in a fire emergency simulator during Fire Prevention Week at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 11, 2017. The participants were taught to pull the al More
Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, shoots an Heckler and Koch MP5 9mm submachine gun at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 12, 2017. His visit was part of an immersion tour of J More
The U.S. Air Force Concert Band performs during the 64th National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Nov. 11, 2017. Event attendees came from a number of associations such More
Participants aim at their targets during an archery training session as part of the Air Force Wounded Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 13, 2017. The session was used to teach wounded warriors More
Alissandra Celesdine, 11th Wing Holiday Lighting Ceremony attendee, creates a holiday craft at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 30, 2017. The lighting ceremony kicks off the holiday season to help foster a sense More
Professional jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée sings with the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note during a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va. More
Lt. Col. John Conmy, 811th Operations Group deputy commander and Company Grade Officer Leadership Summit course director, talks to junior officers during the 2018 CGO Leadership Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Md More
Jorge Parra, Aviation Career & Technical Education High School student, poses for a photo with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard in Long Island City, N.Y., March 16, 2018. Students got to witness an Honor Guard pe More
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard color guard team marches along Fifth Avenue during the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17, 2018. The Honor Guard followed up their New York performance by marching i More
Airman 1st Class Mason Yu, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman and drummer, performs during the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boston, March 18, 2018. Along with parade performances, the t More
Tech. Sgt. Greta Asgeirsson, U.S. Air Force Concert Band harpist, performs during the Royal Air Force Centenary Concert at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., April 1 More
Fire Prevention Week participants low crawl during a fire emergency simulation at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 11, 2017. The event gave participants a hands on experience to interact with firefighters, explor More
1st Lt. Leslie Green, center, 11th Aerospace Medical Squadron Aeromedical Staging Facility element chief, shows Nancy Jacobson, left, Air Force District of Washington commander spouse, and Maj. Gen. James A. Ja More
Kevin Kim, Korean War veteran, raises a U.S. flag during the 64th National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Nov. 11, 2017. The ceremony was held to honor and thank all w More
Derek Silas, Warrior CARE participant, shoots an arrow with a compound bow during an archery training session at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 13, 2017. This session was for wounded warriors participating in th More
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 prov More
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center audience members applaud during a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 8, 2018. . Each year the series is broadcast to millions over Nati More
Capt. Riley Platt, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard support flight and drill team commander, stands at attention during a performance at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, N.Y., March 16, 2018. Along with th More
A New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade attendee waves an Irish flag during the parade, March 17, 2018. The event was first held in 1762 and each year, more than 150,000 people participate in the parade and ne More
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsmen march in the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boston, March 18, 2018. The event was part of the team’s U.S. northeastern outreach tour, which included bot More
The Queen’s Colour Squadron of Britain’s Royal Air Force perform a drill sequence during the RAF Centenary Concert at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., April 16, 20 More
Staff Sgt. Andrew Drake, 11th Aerospace Medical Squadron clinical operations NCO in charge, places Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson’s, Air Force District of Washington commander, coin on a wall rack during the AFDW More
Airmen with the 11th Wing salute the U.S. flag during the 64th National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Nov. 11, 2017. Vice President Michael R. Pence, U.S. Armed Force More
Francis Lewis High School students applaud during a U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team performance in Fresh Meadows, N.Y., March 16, 2018. The team promotes the Air Force’s mission by showcasing drill perfor More
Chief Master Sgt. Nathaniel M. Perry Jr., 11th Wing command chief, hands out Air Force stickers during the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17, 2018. Perry and Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and More