Senior Master Sgt. Sarah Balian (standing left), U.S. Air Force translator, translates in French for Col. Scott Grundahl (standing right), 811th Operations Group commander, who welcomed a team of pilots and mai 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
Byonka Gregory, left, Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School principal, and Nancy Jacobson, right, spouse of Air Force District of Washington commander, walk through Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School during Jacobson More
A B-29 Superfortress bomber (left) and a P-51 Mustang fighter plane perform a fly by over the crowd during the Air Force Tattoo commemorating the youngest U.S. military branch's 70th birthday Sept. 14, 2017 at More
U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Northeast CARE Event schedule. (Courtesy Graphic)
A reading goal is used as an example for participants of the Salute to Redskins Read event on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 9, 2017. Writing out their reading goals during an arts and crafts session was one of More
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
Jack Kirkbride and Houston Pirrung, both cancer survivors, stand for a photograph Nov. 17 alongside siblings and their respective “Wingmen for a lifetime,” a combination of mentor, coach and big brother (or sis More
Col. Larry H. Lang, U.S. Air Force Band commander, speaks to the audience of the 2017 Holiday flash mob at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Md., Nov. 29, 2017. Since its inception 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
An unexploded ordnance is shown resting on the ground during the Ability to Survive and Operate Rodeo held at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 11, 2018. Groups of 10 to12 Airmen went to five stations to train on s More
Col. Larry H. Lang, U.S. Air Force Band commander and conductor, directs the band during a Guest Artist Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Jan. 18, More
Infant toys line the walls in the new indoor playground in the Community Commons on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 22, 2018. The playground is made for continual use and can be reserved year-round. (U.S. Air For More
Senior Airman Christian Willis, 11th Security Forces Squadron training instructor, fires blank rounds from a M240B machine gun mounted to a Humvee during the Ability to Survive and Operate exercise on Joint Bas More
Senior Airman Daniel Schaan, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, loads ammunition into an M4 carbine magazine during a weapons qualification course on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 30, 2018. Air 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
Jack and his father, Capt. Kyle Kramer, 1st Helicopter Squadron helicopter pilot, play with toys while at Chesapeake’s Bounty in North Beach, Md., Feb. 9, 2018. Chesapeake’s Bounty is a store that Jack likes to More
Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, speaks at the Black History Month luncheon on JBA, Md., Feb. 14, 2018. Teichert and other 11th Wing leadership came out to support the event wh More
The U.S. Air Force’s premier rock band, Max Impact, performs for Imagine Andrews students on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 15, 2018. Max Impact performed critically acclaimed music by African American artists f More
Capt. Dustin M. Doyle, U.S. Air Force Band director of operations, leads the band during a Guest Artist Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 22, 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
Airman 1st Class Ashley Castle-Johnson, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck mechanic, inspects a P-23 fire truck on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 8, 2018. Castle-Johnson’s inspections help maintain ve 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
Tech. Sgt. Eugene Harrison, 11th Security Support Squadron security forces armory NCO in charge, briefs Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford on weapons commonly used by Airmen on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March More
89th Aerial Port Squadron and 3rd Airlift Squadron Airmen begin moving a load dolly into a C-17 Globemaster III on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 3, 2018. The load dolly is used as a staging platform for the Pa More
A nightlight is shown on the desk of Staff Sgt. Brittany K. Johnson, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard unit training manager, on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., April 13, 2018. Johnson said she still f 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
Lt. Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, Air Force Headquarters director of staff and former commander of the 89th Airlift Wing, speaks with Col. Jocelyn J. Schermerhorn, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews vice commande More
A C-32 high-priority personnel transport carrying three American detainees released from North Korea lands behind a backdrop of the American Flag at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 10, 2018. Joint Base Andrews is More
Barclay Stockett, Alpha Warrior pro, performs a backflip in front of a UH-1N Huey during an Alpha Warrior Meet and Greet Tour on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 11, 2018. Stockett, along with other Alpha Warrior s More
Airman 1st Class Belinda Mykham, 744th Communications Squadron visual imagery intrusion detections systems maintenance technician, demonstrates what a restricted site link looks like on a government computer at More
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard stands in formation during the 150th Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., May 28, 2018. The ceremony, held More
U.S. Air Force Col. Elizabeth Larson, left, Air Force District of Washington Operations, Plans and Requirements director, steps toward the UH-1N Huey helicopter for her final flight June 6, at Joint Base Andrew More
A sheet of music sits on a music stand as the The United States Air Force Band prepares to perform at the Heritage to Horizons concert at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., June 8, 2018. The theme was “Y More
Staff Sgt. Joshua C. Lawson, a military working dog handler with the 11th Security Support Squadron, trains with his dog, MWD Gip, on Joint Base Andrews June 12, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jessica C More
Senior Master Sgt. Ryan Carson, Max Impact superintendent and vocalist, sings the national anthem June 16, 2018, at the bandstand in Rehoboth Beach, Del. Max Impact performed for more than an hour as part of th More
Staff Sgt. Paul Christiansen, left, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal NCO in charge of EOD operations, and Senior Airman Kevin Cohan, 11th CES EOD journeyman, prepare to approach an unexp More
Tech. Sgt. Nalani Quintello, U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact vocalist, performs at the White House in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2018. Max Impact performed for audience members on Independence Day to honor vetera More
Retired Army Staff Sgt. Don Jenkins, a Medal of Honor recipient, watches as Max Impact performs at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., July 7, 2018. Max Impact performed for the Coca-Cola Fir More
Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, left, commander of the Air Force District of Washington and the 320th Air Expeditionary Wing, receives the 11th Wing guidon from Col. E. John Teichert in a change of command ceremon More
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling welcomes a new base vice commander, dual-hatted as the Air Force Element commander, Jul. 12 during a change of command ceremony in which . (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jessica Cicchetto)
The Air Force softball team plays during the All-Star Armed Services Classic Championship game, Washington, D.C., July 13, 2018. This event, part of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week, supports and honors th More
Joint Base Andrews security forces Airmen begin a timed 1.5 mile run on JBA, Md., July 23, 2018. The defenders are competing for the opportunity to represent the Air Force District of Washington in the Defender More
Sabine Lopez, 11th Force Support Squadron fitness and operations manager, poses for a photo in a tactical training locker on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 2, 2018. The tactical training locker is a container th More
Students at the Center of Innovation work together to build a solar panel toy car at the Youth Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 6, 2018. COI was transformed in 2015 after receiving funding from the Boys More
The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs during the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Esplanade of the Edinburgh Castle, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Aug. 13, 2018. Performers from 48 countri More
The Top Secret Drum Corps from Switzerland performs during the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Esplanade of the Edinburgh Castle, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Aug. 13, 2018. Forty-Eight countries performed a More
The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs during the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Esplanade of the Edinburgh Castle, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Aug. 14, 2018. The Honor Guard participat More
Senior Airman Bryan Satterlee, United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member, practices with other drill team Airmen before the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Esplanade of the Edinburgh Castle, More
The flag-draped casket of Sen. John McCain arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 30, 2018. The former senator's remains are en route to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mast More
A Joint Service Arrival Team carry the flag-draped casket of Sen. John McCain at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 30, 2018. The former senator’s remains are en route to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.
David B. Morrow, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District deputy district engineer, speaks at a ceremonial commemoration for the first wetlands mitigation banking instrument for the Department of Defense More
Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Ray Roberts, veteran of the Berlin Airlift and President of the Berlin Airlift Veterans Association, speaks during the Berlin Airlift commemoration ceremony at the Air Force Memorial More
Heather Wilson, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, speaks during the Berlin Airlift commemoration ceremony at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., Sept. 16, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael More
Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) Airmen celebrated the U.S. Air Force 71st birthday by attending a special screening of the Captain Marvel trailer at the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Instit More
The Washington Nationals dedicated their game against the New York Mets to honor the Air Force's 71st birthday on "U.S. Air Force Day" at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., Sept. 20, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo More
11th Security Forces Squadron response force members Senior Airmen Aaron Legardye, left, and Anthony Poindexter participate in a land navigation exercise during the 11th SFS Defender’s Challenge on Joint Base A More
A JBA domestic abuse victim advocate showcases a T-shirt during a proclamation signing on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 5, 2018. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, approximately one More
Col. Tom E. Posch, Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals appellate military judge, speaks during an investiture ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 9, 2018. Posch will be working with other Air Force judges More
Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, right, receives a preventive health site assessment for a mock deployed location from a Uniformed Services University of the Health Scien More
Valerie Dye, military spouse, poses for a photo on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 16, 2018. Dye has experienced two deployments with her husband. The Military Family Readiness Center’s mission is to assist servi More
Senior Master Sgt. David Snyder, Air Combat Command propulsion program manager, poses for a photo with his wife Melissa Snyder on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 22, 2018. Five months after losing his leg More
Staff Sgt. Steven Swei, 1st Airlift Squadron flight attendant and Joint Base Andrews victim advocate, poses for a photo on JBA, Md., Oct. 24, 2018. Victim advocates work with the installation Sexual Assault Pre More
Phyllis Grabowski, Air Force District of Washington command surgeon's administrative assistant, reflects on the 50 years she has spent in federal service during an interview at Joint Base Andrews, Md., 2018. Fo More
Chief Master Sgt. Melanie K. Noel, Air Force District of Washington command chief, speaks to U.S. Air Force officers attending the Army War College about enlisted force issues at Carlisle Barracks, Pa., Oct. 12 More
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Nov. 8, 2018. Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force Gen. More
Chief Master Sgt. Nicole Johnson, wounded warrior, poses for a portrait with her service dog, Turley, during a running scrimmage for Northeast Warrior CARE Week on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 13, 2018. Johnso More
Wounded warriors perform a passing drill during a basketball scrimmage for Northeast Warrior CARE Week on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. Wounded warriors participated in an array of events such as archery, air r More
Col. Norman S. West, Air Force District of Washington command surgeon, left, jokes with Lt. Col. Charles Moniz, Air Force Element Defense Health Agency commander, and Col. J.T. Russell, U.S. Air Force chair and More
Retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Donald J. Johnson delivers remarks before family, friends, and colleagues at the Gen. Jacob E. Smart Conference Center, in honor of his late wife, Marsha K. Johnson, for whom a co More
A sailor from the USS George H.W. Bush stands at parade rest before the arrival of late President George H.W. Bush on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec, 3, 2018. Nearly 4,000 military and civilian personnel from acr More
George H.W. Bush’s state funeral takes place on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 3, 2018. Nearly 4,000 military and civilian personnel from across all branches of the U.S. armed forces, including Reserve and Natio More
George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, waves goodbye with his wife, Laura Bush before boarding Air Force One on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 5. Nearly 4,000 military and civilian personnel from a More
Lt. Col. Daniel Rebik, Public Works officer, right, briefs Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, and Rear Adm. Carl A. Lahti, Naval District of Washington commandant, about th More
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael T. Gerock, director of Manpower, Personnel and Services, National Guard Bureau, is promoted to the rank of Brig. Gen. on Jan. 25, at the Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, Virginia. More
The U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) body bearer team renders honors to former World War II Army veteran and Congressman John D. Dingell as he is taken away, on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 12, More
The U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) body bearer team carries the casket of former World War II Army veteran and Congressman John D. Dingell at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 12, 2019. The longest More
The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard performs for students at Flowing Wells High School in Tucson, Az., on Feb. 20, 2019. The AFHG was the first ever drill team to perform at the school.
Senior Airman Madelyne Kowalczyk, 11th Security Forces Squadron counter small unmanned aircraft systems NCO in charge, operates a sUAS on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 1, 2019. The aircraft in use was modified More
Tech. Sgts. Kristian Baarsvik, right, and Michael Cemprola, Airmen of Note alto saxophonists, perform during a Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the North More
Senator Melony Griffith, seated next to 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews Commander Col. Andrew Purath, speaks to the Maryland House Economic Matters Committee about State Bill 852 in Annapolis, Md., March 26, 2 More
Washington Nationals team members stand for the national anthem before the start of the Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies game at Nationals Park, Washington, April 2, 2019. The Nationals hosted a Military Appr More
Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, speaks to officers newly selected for command tours and several of their spouses during the 2019 AFDW Squadron Commanders Course at Joint More
Gregory McCarthy, senior vice president, community engagement for the Washington Nationals, introduces members of the leadership panel to incoming Air Force District of Washington commanders and their spouses a More
Members of the 1st Helicopter Squadron depart Joint Base Andrews in a UH-1 Huey during opening ceremonies of the Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo, May 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jessica Cicchetto)
113th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation during the 2019 Legends in Flight JBA Air & Space Expo on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 10, 2019. The unit is assigned to the D.C. Air National Guard. ( More
The Blue Angels fly in formation during the Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 10, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller)
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members greet students from the Defense Information School during the Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 10, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt More
Mae Krier, an original Rosie the Riveter, left, and former Tuskegee Airman retired Col. Charles McGee pose for a photo during the Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 11, 2019. (U More
Hon. Henry F. De Sio, Jr., a certified executive coach, gives leadership insights during the first WHYTANK speaker series event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 17, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Mic More
Tech. Sgt. Gabriel Staznik, U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact drummer, performs during the National Salute to America’s Heroes Air and Sea Show on Coast Guard Air Station Miami, Opa-Locka, Fl., May 24, 2019. Max I More
Chief Master Sgts. Melanie K. Noel, Air Force District of Washington command chief, left, and Michael D. Noel, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, speak to g More
Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, writes a suggestion in the Jones Building lobby during the first AFDW Innovation Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 12, 2019. (U.S. More
Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, taxis a 1st Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Huey through a fire engine water arch after his "fini flight" at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 1, 2 More