Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace, center, 89th Airlift Wing public affairs chief, and his family, friends and colleague pose for a group photo during an awards ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 15, 2017 More
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 More
A Vanguard V-21 sword lays on a table during the 70th Air Force Birthday Celebration at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C., Sept. 7, 2017. The event ended with Airmen using the sword for the c More
Tech. Sgt. Adam Tianello, U.S. Air Force Band bagpiper, performs during the U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 13, 2017. In addition to the band, the tattoo featured More
Lt. Col. Jason Heard, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron commander, waves to the audience during the 2017 JBA Air Show: America’s Air and Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 15, 2017. In additio More
U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights” members pose with an air show attendee during the 2017 Joint Base Andrews Air Show: America’s Air & Space Expo at JBA, Md., Sept. 17, 2017. The air show gave the public More
U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights” members descends to the ground during the 2017 Joint Base Andrews Air Show: America’s Air & Space Expo at JBA, Md., Sept. 17, 2017. The three-day event displayed airpow More
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
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
Col. Casey D. Eaton, left, 89th Airlift Wing commander, awards Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace, 89th AW public affairs chief, with a Bronze Star with Valor medal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 15, 2017. Wall More
Col. Casey Eaton, 89th Airlift Wing commander, speaks during a C-20 aircraft retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 30, 2017. Since the aircraft’s induction in the Air Force in 1983, the C-20s hav More
Members of Joint Base Andrews including guest speaker Chief Master Sgt. Nathaniel Perry, center, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews command chief, applaud during the 70th Air Force Birthday Celebration at the Arm More
Col. Kathryn Brown, 11th Operations Group commander, speaks during the U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 13, 2017. Brown and Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joi More
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 a More
U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights” members jump out of a C-31 Fokker during the 2017 Joint Base Andrews Air Show: America’s Air & Space Expo at JBA, Md., Sept. 17, 2017. The three-day event was in conjun More
Sgt. Nick Grimm, U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights” member, descends to the ground during the 2017 Joint Base Andrews Air Show: America’s Air & Space Expo at JBA, Md., Sept. 17, 2017. The air show commem 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
Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace, 89th Airlift Wing public affairs chief, has a Bronze Star with Valor pinned on his service jacket during an awards ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 15, 2017. Wallace, More
Base members attend the retirement ceremony of the C-20 aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 30, 2017. For more than three decades, the 99th Airlift Squadron has operated this aircraft to transport the vi More
Audience members attend the 70th Air Force Birthday Celebration at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C., Sept. 7, 2017. The event consisted of singing the Air Force song, a speech by Chief Maste More
The official party, including Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, arrives at the U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 13, 2017. Service m More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds taxi across the flightline during the 2017 JBA Air Show: America’s Air and Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 15, 2017. In addition to the Thunderbirds, the air show fe More
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 a 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 99th Airlift Squadron hosts a C-20 aircraft retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 30, 2017. More than 50 base members attended to say goodbye to the aircraft that has served the Air Force for More
Chief Master Sgt. Nathaniel Perry, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews command chief, gives a speech during the 70th Air Force Birthday Celebration at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C., Sept. 7, More
A B-29 Superfortress, nicknamed Doc, flies over the U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 13, 2017. The tattoo featured aerial performances from the U.S. Air Force Thund More
An aerial view of the 2017 Joint Base Andrews Air Show: America’s Air & Space Expo at JBA, Md., Sept. 17, 2017. This year’s air show featured a variety of aerial demonstrations, static displays, food, and famil 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
A 99th Airlift Squadron aircrew boards a 99th AS C-20 aircraft during a retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 30, 2017. For more than three decades, the 99th AS has operated C-20s to transport th More
Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Herbert Simonds, right, retirement home resident, talks to Airman 1st Class Marshall Robinson, 89th Communication Squadron radio operator, during the 70th Air Force Birthday Celebr More
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members march during the U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 13, 2017. Service members from across the National Capital Region attended the More
Audience members watch the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial performance during the 2017 JBA Air Show: America’s Air and Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 15, 2017. In addition to the Thunderbirds, More
Staff. Sgt. Marcus Denniston, U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights” member, prepares to jump out of a C-31 Fokker during the 2017 Joint Base Andrews Air Show: America’s Air & Space Expo at JBA, Md., Sept. 1 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
89th Airlift Wing leadership pose for a photo during a C-20 aircraft retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 30, 2017. The 89th AW mission is to enable national interest through global transportati More
Shaun Servais, left, retirement home administrator, coins retired Master Sgt. Herbert Simonds, right, retirement home resident, during the 70th Air Force Birthday Celebration at the Armed Forces Retirement Home More
Senior Master Sgt. John Payne, Air Force District of Washington first sergeant, salutes throughout the playing of “Ruffles and Flourishes” and “Stars and Stripes Forever” during the U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joi 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
A 99th Airlift Squadron C-20 aircraft is covered in water during the aircraft’s retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 30, 2017. The C-20 came into service at JBA in 1983 and is now retiring from More
Airman 1st Class Marshall Robinson, left, 89th Communication Squadron radio operator, retired Master Sgt. Herbert Simonds, center, retirement home resident, and Chief Master Sgt. Nathaniel Perry, 11th Wing and More
Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard advance the colors during the U.S. Air Force Tattoo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 13, 2017. More than 100 Service members from across the Nat 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
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
Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, and Nancy Jacobson, AFDW commander spouse, learn about the Base Dorm Application during the couple’s immersion tour at Joint Base Andrews More
Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, and Nancy Jacobson, AFDW commander spouse, talk to Airmen living in the dorms during their immersion tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct More