Airmen with the 11th Wing fire M4 carbines during weapons qualification training on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 30, 2018. Airmen complete their qualifications to maintain readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by A More
Jack, 3, son of Capt. Kyle Kramer, 1st Helicopter Squadron helicopter pilot, plays with his toys at home in North Beach, Md., Feb. 5, 2018. Jack has survived three open heart surgeries after being diagnosed wit 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
The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note performs at the Black History Month luncheon on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 14, 2018. The band played a variety of songs by black artists who contributed to American m More
Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Ascione, Max Impact guitar player, performs for Imagine Andrews students in honor of Black History Month on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 15, 2018. While speaking to the students, Asc More
Percussionist Michael Burritt plays the vibraphone with the U.S. Air Force Concert Band during a Guest Artist Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb 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
Airman 1st Class Ashley Castle-Johnson, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck mechanic, selects an impact socket before working on a P-23 fire truck on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 8, 2018. Castle-John 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
Col. E. John Teichert, right, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, greets Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford on JBA, Md., March 22, 2018. Teichert and other base leaders gave Rutherford was given a tour o More
89th Aerial Port Squadron and 3rd Airlift Squadron Airmen, along with NASA employees, move 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 More
Staff Sgt. Brittany K. Johnson, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard unit training manager, shows scars on her neck for a photo on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., April 13, 2018. Johnson was cut in the thr 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
Audience members applaud after Lt. Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, Air Force Headquarters director of staff and former commander of the Presidential Airlift Wing, finishes her speech at the Joint Base Andrews’ 75 More
President Donald J. Trump speaks alongside three American detainees who arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Md., from North Korea on May 10, 2018. Kim Dong Chul, Kim Hak-song and Kim Sang Duk arrived on a C-32 high- More
An Alpha Warrior coin is displayed on a table during the 2018 Alpha Warrior Meet and Greet Tour on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2018. Airmen who completed the entire course were awarded a coin. The Alpha Wa More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Vincent Ramsey, standard and evaluations flight officer in charge, stands at ceremonial parade rest during the 150th Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Arlingt More
U.S. Air Force Col. Elizabeth Larson, Air Force District of Washington Operations, Plans and Requirements director, prepares to take her final flight aboard the UH-1N Huey helicopter June 6, at Joint Base Andre More
Audience members take photos and video of a bagpiper (not pictured) from the United States Air Force Band as he plays a tune prior to the start of the U.S. Air Force hosted Heritage to Horizons concert at the A More
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Z. Brown and Michael A. Raynor with 2d Audiovisual Squadron film Staff Sgt. Joshua C. Lawson, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, and his dog Gip, performing a train More
Senior Master Sgt. Ryan Carson, Max Impact superintendent and vocalist, and Tech. Sgt. Nalani Quintello, Max Impact vocalist, perform a song together June 16, 2018, on the bandstand at Rehoboth Beach, Del. Max More
Senior Master Sgt. Ryan Carson, Max Impact superintendent and vocalist, and Tech. Sgt. Nalani Quintello, Max Impact vocalist, salute each other June 16, 2018, on the bandstand at Rehoboth Beach, Del. Max Impact More
A patch is displayed on a helmet during a 11th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal training exercise on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 26, 2018. EOD Airmen are trained to detect, disarm, detonate More
Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Ascione, U.S Air Force Band Max Impact guitar player, performs with other band members at the White House in Washington, July 4, 2018. President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania More
Senior Master Sgt. Ryan Carson, U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact singer, throws a hat into the crowd after a performance at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., July 7, 2018. It was Carson’s las More
Col. Andrew M. Purath, new commander of the 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews, bows his head in prayer during a change of command ceremony on JBA, Md., July 10, 2018. The ceremony saw Col. E. John Teichert pass 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. (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
Trinity Raymond, a 12-year-old students at the Center of Innovation works with peers to build a solar panel toy car at the Youth Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 6, 2018. The COI was transformed in 2015 More
Senior Airman Benjamin Oviedo, 811th Security Forces Squadron executive aircraft security team member, disassembles a M240B machine gun as part of a security forces defender competition on Joint Base Andrews, M More
Sabine Lopez, 11th Force Support Squadron fitness and operations manager, prepares to perform a squat on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 2, 2018. Lopez used the equipment in the tactical training locker, a contai More
Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Gutsch, United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team NCO in charge, walks through the “gauntlet” during the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Esplanade of the Edinburgh Castle, in Edinb More
Small quaichs of whiskey are shown during the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on the Esplanade of the Edinburgh Castle, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Aug. 15, 2018. A Scottish tradition is when a visitor traveled to More
Members of the Joint Service Arrival Team salute the casket of Sen. John McCain following it's arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 30, 2018. The former senator’s remains are en route to lie in state in the More
Members of the Joint Service Arrival Team carry the casket of Sen. John McCain at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 30, 2018. DoD personnel are honoring the former senator, and retired Navy Captain, by providing ce More
Lynn Buhl, Maryland Department of Environment assistant secretary, speaks at a ceremonial commemoration for the first wetlands mitigation banking instrument for the Department of Defense in Maryland on Joint Ba More
Guests listen to retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Ray Roberts, veteran of the Berlin Airlift and President of the Berlin Airlift Veterans Association, during the Berlin Airlift commemoration ceremony at the Air Forc More
The U.S. Air Force Band performs 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 B. Keller)
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
Chief Master Sgt. Melanie Noel, Air Force District of Washington command chief, delivers the game line-up card during the Nationals' "U.S. Air Force Day" game against the New York Mets. (U.S. Air Force photo by More
11th Security Forces Squadron elite gate guards Staff Sgt. Reddzl Tuano, left, and Senior Airman Timothy Hosfelt, right, conduct an area sweep during the 11th SFS Defender’s Challenge on Joint Base Andrews, Md. More
Airmen run a 5K on JBA, Md., Oct. 5, 2018, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, approximately one in four women and one in seven men will More
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey A. Rockwell, U.S. Air Force Headquarters judge advocate general, speaks during an investiture ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 9, 2018. The JAG certifies individuals as qualified for d More
Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, right, observes first-year Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences students navigate a Leadership Reaction Course obstacle a More
Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, answers question from Army War College students at Carlisle Barracks, Pa., Oct. 12, 2018. Qualified field grade officers may be selected More
Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force Gen. Col. Sergii Drozdov, left, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, salute during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tom More
Airman 1st Class Sianii Baxtron, United States Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, marches in the Veterans Day Parade in New York, Nov. 11, 2018. The Honor Guard performed in the parade to honor veteran More
Retired Senior Master Sgt. Louis Ramirez, wounded warrior, left, runs with Angela Staab, Air Force Wounded Warrior Program staff member, during a running scrimmage for Northeast Warrior CARE Week on Joint Base More
Retired Maj. Lisa McCranie, wounded warrior, hits a shot during a basketball scrimmage for Northeast Warrior CARE Week on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14. The sporting events and classes equipped wounded warri More
Attendees participate in a working lunch during the first AFDW Commanders and Senior Enlisted Leaders Conference at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 15, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller)
Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson unveils a conference room in honor of Marsha K. Johnson, Air Force Strategic Programming and Development Facility director, at the Gen. Jac More
Members of the Joint Service Arrival Team carry the casket of George H.W. Bush on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 3, 2018. Nearly 4,000 military and civilian personnel from across all branches of the U.S. armed f More
Joint Base Andrews leadership stands at parade rest before the arrival of late President George H.W. Bush on JBA, Md., Dec, 3, 2018. Nearly 4,000 military and civilian personnel from across all branches of the More
The Joint Task Departure Force loads the casket of late President George H.W. Bush into a truck to be lifted onto Air Force One on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 5, 2018. Nearly 4,000 military and civilian perso More
Naval District of Washington Command Master Chief Scott Nagle, Chief Master Sgt. Melanie Noel, Air Force District of Washington command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Ellen Jones, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling sen 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
A U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) body bearer team member stands at ceremonial parade rest during the arrival of former World War II veteran and Congressman John D. Dingell on Joint Base Andrews 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. Air Force Special Operations Com More
Tech. Sgt. Paige Wroble, Airmen of Note vocalist, left, sings during a Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center on the Northern Virginia Community College campus in More
Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Daniels, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews Command Chief, studies his speech before speaking before the Maryland State Committee of Economic Matters on State Bill 852 in the Maryland Sta More
A Joint Service Colors Team presents the colors before the Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies game at Nationals Park, Washington, April 2, 2019. The Nationals hosted a Military Appreciation Day with More
Col. Kevin M. Eastland, Air Force District of Washington vice commander, answers questions during the 2019 AFDW Squadron Commanders Course at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 15, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ma More
Mike Rizzo, general manager and president, baseball operations for the Washington Nationals, shares his leadership philosophy with incoming Air Force District of Washington commanders and their spouses during a More
U.S. Navy AT1 Logan Smith, prepares a Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet C/D before the 2019 Legends in Flight JBA Air & Space Expo on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 10, 2019. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels have represented th More
An aerial view of the Air Force Memorial is seen from a UH-1 Huey as members of the 1st Helicopter Squadron fly over Washington D.C. during opening ceremonies of the Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo, May 10. More
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron Blue Angels complete a high-speed pass during the Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 10, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. M More
An Air Combat Command A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team pilot, stationed out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., waves to spectators during the Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo at Joint Base Andrew More
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform a high-speed pass during the Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 11, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sg More
Hon. Henry F. De Sio, Jr., a certified executive coach, discusses change makers in leadership during a WHYTANK event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 17, 2019. The goal of the WHYTANK speaker series is to engage More
Tech. Sgt. Nalani Quintello, U.S. Air Force Band Max Impact vocalist, poses for a photo with Air Force recruits after they took the oath of enlistment during the National Salute to America’s Heroes on Coast Gua More
Chief Master Sgts. Melanie K. Noel, Air Force District of Washington command chief, right, and Michael D. Noel, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, give clos More
Capt. Charito Corvin, 844th Communications Group operation officer gives opening remarks in the Jones Building during the first AFDW Innovation Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 12, 2019. (U.S. Air Force More
Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson, Air Force District of Washington commander, right, is sprayed with water by his wife Nancy Jacobson after his "fini flight" at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 1, 2019. (U.S. Air Force More
Maj. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp, incoming Air Force District of Washington commander, observes the troops conduct a Pass in Review during the AFDW Change of Command Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 9, 2019. (U More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp, Air Force District of Washington commander, salutes during the arrival of Commander of the Israeli Air Force Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 28, More
Chief Master Sgt. Christopher M. Yevchak, Air Force District of Washington command chief, left, presents the AFDW's youngest Airman, Airman First Class Keyshawn Frazier, with a coin during the 72nd Air Force bi More
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, speaks to Staff Sgt. Amanda Harris, Air Force District of Washington non-commissioned officer in charge personnel management division, at the base theate More
Leadership from Air Force District of Washington, 89th Airlift Wing and the 11th Wing, pose or a group photo during an 89th Airlift Wing Immersion Tour on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland Feb. 28, 2020. The purpose More
U.S. Air Force Col. Mike Zuhlsdorf, 11th Wing and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling commander, provides comments during the 11th Wing activation and assumption-of-command ceremony on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Wa More
From right, Maj. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp, Air Force District of Washington commander, Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Yevchak, AFDW command chief, and Capt. Jonathon Ashley, AFDW commander aide-de-camp, participate in More
An Armed Forces Body Bearer Team lifts the flag-draped casket of Rep. John Lewis from a hearse at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 29, 2020. Lewis served as U.S. Representative of Georgia's Fifth Congressional Dis More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kirk Schlafer, MD, FACS, 316th Medical Group attending surgeon, reviews the medical file of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kiani Montecillo, 316th Operation Medical Readiness Squadron medical More
Maj. Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, Vice Director, Joint Staff, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., arrives for the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Parade as the base celebrates its 100th Anniversary Jul 3, 2018. Boll More
The U.S. Navy Band marches into place during the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Parade as the base celebrates its 100th Anniversary Jul 3, 2018. Bolling Field was officially dedicated on 1 July, 1918, after the More
U.S. Navy and Air Force honor guard colors team members present the American flag during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the Main Chapel, Sept. 11, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Those in attendance shared mem More
Ambassador of Japan to the U.S. Ichiro Fujisaki, Navy Capt. Anthony T. Calandra, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling commander, and honored guests representing each branch of the military and Department of Defense unv More
Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Philip M. Breedlove speaks during the Air Force District of Washington change of command, July 26, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. During the ceremony Maj. G More
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks Sept. 14 during a dignified transfer ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for those killed Sept. 11, 2012, in Benghazi, Libya. U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Ste More
Capt. Alex Stanton, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard flight commander, leads the drill team during a rehearsal prior to the 86th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade at Herald Square, Nov. 22, 2012, in New York. The More
Tech. Sgt. Joshua Kowalsky, U.S. Air Force Band cellist, performs for thousands in attendance of the 66th Annual Midwest Clinic, Dec. 19, in Chicago, Ill. Every military band sets to exemplify the professionali More
Master Sgt. Adam Dempsey, U.S. Air Force Band audio engineer, looks on as more than 20 media outlets interview various airmen from the USAF Band and Honor Guard following the Air Force rehearsal, Jan. 11, 2013 More
The 2012 Air Force District of Washington trophies for top civilian and military airmen await presentation by AFDW Commander Sharon K. G. Dunbar at the 2012 AFDW Annual Awards Ceremony, March 22, 2013, at Joint More
The U.S. Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass Ensemble performs during a wreath-laying ceremony honoring airmen of the Colombian air force at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, April 9, 2013, in Arlington, Va. The cer More
Air National Guard Readiness Center Command Chief Master Sgt. Tony L. Whitehead presents his personal coin to Air Force District of Washington Command Chief Master Sgt. Farrell D. Thomas speaks following Thomas More
Staff Sgt. Shaun Ouellette, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron readiness and emergency manager, uses a ratchet strap to seal a crack in a plastic barrel during hazardous material training on Joint Base Andrews, Md., More
Staff Sgt. Luke Postma, 11th Civil Engineering Squadron water and fuel system maintenance craftsman, runs in the National Preparedness Month 5K on Joint Base Andrews, Md. NPM is a period to teach JBA members th More