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Dec. 9, 2025
Protocol: Putting the pomp in the circumstance

The crisp crackle of a speaker signals the beginning of a ceremony. Soon after, attendees rose as the vibrant colors of the U.S. flag waved past them while the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard marched by. The master of ceremonies starts their speech as one team watches closely, making sure the event
Dec. 2, 2025
Air Force celebrates 75 years of excellence by the Honor Guard Drill Team

For 75 years, the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team has represented the discipline, precision and professionalism of the service to audiences around the world.
Dec. 1, 2025
Special Agents expose classified-doc breach, receive Public Service Award

Twelve Air Force Office of Special Investigations members received the Northern Virginia Public Service Award for their work uncovering an insider-threat breach involving a civilian engineer who mishandled thousands of classified documents.
Nov. 25, 2025
U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force “Top Cops” meet on JBA

For the first time in the 72-year alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea, the countries’ “Top Cops,” their senior Air Force military police officers, met to strengthen the relationship between their branches, exchange perspectives on shared regional security challenges, and
Sept. 10, 2025
JBAB’s vital role to Air Force’s digital transformation after 9/11

September 11, 2025 marks the 24th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. During the attacks, nearly 3,000 people were killed and more than 6,000 injured in New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. For a small U.S. Air Force personnel team located just across the Potomac River from
Aug. 25, 2025
AFMAO makes history with first expeditionary mortuary at Northern Strike 25-2

AFMAO members successfully operate the first expeditionary mortuary at Northern Strike 25-2, redefining the standard for all mortuary affairs practices in a contested environment.The AFMAO team were key players in the yearly exercise, with 2025 marking the first year the command has physically
July 14, 2025
US Air Force Band, Honor Guard perform at Basel Tattoo in Switzerland

BASEL, Switzerland — The U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard Drill Team are set to showcase the precision and artistry of the American military on a global stage at the 2025 Basel Military Tattoo, running July 11-19, 2025.After arriving in Switzerland on July 8, both groups immediately began
June 18, 2025
Andrews powers joint operations for Army’s 250th in the Nation’s Capital

Joint Base Andrews played a pivotal role in supporting the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday celebration in Washington, D.C., providing lodging, logistics, and flightline operations for more than 2,100 soldiers and nearly 50 Army aircraft.
May 13, 2025
Andrews Proves Mission-Ready in First-Ever Combat Readiness Inspection

The 316th Wing completed their first ever Combat Readiness Inspection at Andrews, April 28 to May 2, demonstrating their ability to present combat ready forces in support of the joint combatant commands.
Feb. 20, 2025
11th LRS provides presidential support

The 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron supplied crucial logistical and manning support to ensure successful execution of the historical 60th presidential inauguration and 39th state funeral in Washington, D.C.