https://www.jba.af.mil Andrews Air Force Base News RSS Feed en-us Thu, 10 May 2018 10:45:00 GMT Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:55:37 GMT https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1517242/released-detainees-arrive-at-jba/ Three Americans detained in North Korea arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland and were greeted by President Donald J. Trump, First Lady Melania, and a host of service members, May 10.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/May/10/2001915414/300/300/0/180510-F-SP573-1612.JPG' alt='Detainees disembark aircraft' /> <br /> Thu, 10 May 2018 10:45:00 GMT Senior Airman Emma James https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1517242/released-detainees-arrive-at-jba/ Joint Base Andrews 89th Airlift Wing https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1515961/monument-dedication-honors-jba-namesake/ Officials unveiled a memorial monument May 3 dedicated to Lt. Gen. Frank Maxwell Andrews and crew members of the B-24 Liberator, “Hot Stuff,” which crashed on nearby Mt. Fagradalsfjall, Iceland, 75 years before.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/May/09/2001914803/300/300/0/180503-N-RU672-010.JPG' alt='N/A' /> <br /> Wed, 09 May 2018 15:09:00 GMT Senior Airman Emma James https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1515961/monument-dedication-honors-jba-namesake/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 89th Airlift Wing Feature Andrews History https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1382367/capitol-christmas-tree-arrives-at-jba/ JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – Team Andrews gathered to welcome the Capitol Christmas Tree as it arrived<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Nov/28/2001849302/300/300/0/171126-F-PS661-0018.JPG' alt='Tree on truck' /> <br /> Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:49:57 GMT Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1382367/capitol-christmas-tree-arrives-at-jba/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 89th Airlift Wing Naval Air Facility Washington 316th Medical Group https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1375979/warrior-care-week-shows-strength-through-teamwork/ Team Andrews partnered with the U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program for the North East Warrior CARE Event, held at Joint Base Andrews and Oxon Hill, Maryland, Nov. 13 through 17.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Nov/17/2001845703/300/300/0/171114-F-EC031-0144.JPG' alt='Warrior play sitting volleyball' /> <br /> Fri, 17 Nov 2017 21:24:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1375979/warrior-care-week-shows-strength-through-teamwork/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 89th Airlift Wing Sports Health & Fitness 316th Medical Group https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1348216/airmen-team-up-during-2017-dorm-olympics/  JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – More than 100 Airmen from JBA participated in the first ever Dorm<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Oct/19/2001829832/300/300/0/171013-F-PS661-0583.JPG' alt='Airmen play volleyball' /> <br /> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:05:41 GMT Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1348216/airmen-team-up-during-2017-dorm-olympics/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 89th Airlift Wing Sports Health & Fitness 316th Medical Group https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1335160/combat-photographer-receives-bronze-star-with-valor/ Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace, 89th Airlift Wing public affairs chief, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, the fourth highest military decoration signifying heroism, on August 15, 2017 at Joint Base Andrews. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Oct/05/2001823049/300/300/0/170815-F-AG923-0045.JPG' alt='Col. Eaton shakes hands with SMSgt. Wallace.' /> <br /> Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:29:49 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1335160/combat-photographer-receives-bronze-star-with-valor/ Joint Base Andrews 89th Airlift Wing https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1313963/americas-airfield-showcases-70-years-of-air-superiority/ The 2017 JBA Air Show: America’s Air and Space Expo, which was held from Sept 15 to 17, commemorated the U.S. Air Force’s 70th Birthday by highlighting decades of breaking barriers <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Sep/18/2001811897/300/300/0/170916-F-WH816-011.JPG' alt='N/A' /> <br /> Mon, 18 Sep 2017 17:38:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1313963/americas-airfield-showcases-70-years-of-air-superiority/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 89th Airlift Wing Naval Air Facility Washington Education https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1310573/afrh-happy-70th-birthday-us-air-force/ Joint Base Andrews members and veterans celebrated the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C., Sept. 7.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Sep/14/2001809187/300/300/0/170908-F-AG923-0004.JPG' alt='A1C Robinson &amp; Mr. Simonds' /> <br /> Thu, 14 Sep 2017 12:46:29 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1310573/afrh-happy-70th-birthday-us-air-force/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 89th Airlift Wing https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1297064/saying-goodbye-to-c-20-aircraft/ A 99th Airlift Squadron C-20 aircraft, tail number 60206, is parked on the flightline during its<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Aug/31/2001801757/300/300/0/170830-F-AG923-0001.JPG' alt='C-20' /> <br /> Thu, 31 Aug 2017 20:54:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1297064/saying-goodbye-to-c-20-aircraft/ Joint Base Andrews 89th Airlift Wing Andrews History https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1277888/sunshine-swim-and-safety-with-jba-youth/ Swimming is enjoyed by many children during hot summer days. For parents, water safety is<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Aug/14/2001792527/300/300/0/170808-F-PS661-0003.JPG' alt='Maj. Jennifer Stewart, 11th Force Support Squadron operations officer, speaks to swim safety camp attendees.' /> <br /> Mon, 14 Aug 2017 20:12:57 GMT Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1277888/sunshine-swim-and-safety-with-jba-youth/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 89th Airlift Wing Naval Air Facility Washington Sports Education Health & Fitness https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1203268/eyes-ears-of-americas-airfield/ The 89th Airlift Wing’s Special Air Mission provides transportation for the U.S. president, vice<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Jun/12/2001761062/300/300/0/170607-F-AG923-0069.JPG' alt='Airman 1st Class Isaiah Davis, 89th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, drives on the flightline during a foreign object debris inspection at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 7, 2017. FOD inspections are conducted every two hours to prevent even small debris causing serious aircraft damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)' /> <br /> Mon, 12 Jun 2017 17:29:50 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1203268/eyes-ears-of-americas-airfield/ Joint Base Andrews 89th Airlift Wing https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1089524/jba-supports-jrotc-with-base-tour/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Feb/21/2001702124/300/300/0/170216-F-WH816-0023.JPG' alt='Tech. Sgt. Joseph Stoltz, 11th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, briefs Baltimore Polytechnic Institute High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets during a base tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. The tour is part of an annual visitation program with the Air Education and Training Command and sponsored ROTC and JROTC programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)' /> <br /> Tue, 21 Feb 2017 20:49:11 GMT Senior Airman Delano Scott https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1089524/jba-supports-jrotc-with-base-tour/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 89th Airlift Wing Education https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1082597/89th-aps-named-air-force-large-terminal-of-the-year/ The 89th Aerial Port Squadron won the Air Mobility Command’s Large Terminal of the Year award for operations from Oct. 1, 2015 to Sept. 30, 2016.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Feb/14/2001699246/300/300/0/170203-F-WU507-009.JPG' alt='Senior Airman Joseph Shank, 89th Aerial Port Squadron fleet services agent, hands a suit coat to Staff Sgt. Porsha Cook, 1st Airlift Squadron flight attendant, prior to a C-40B mission to Europe, departing from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Feb. 3, 2017. FAs are known for their unprecedented professionalism and service, catering to America’s most important leaders and diplomats.' /> <br /> Thu, 16 Feb 2017 20:09:03 GMT Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1082597/89th-aps-named-air-force-large-terminal-of-the-year/ Joint Base Andrews 89th Airlift Wing https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1082566/upgraded-c-40bs-bring-state-of-art-communications-to-vpotus-airlift/  The 89th Airlift Wing recently received a C-40B back from a lengthy depot maintenance cycle where<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Feb/14/2001699226/300/300/0/170204-F-WU507-005.JPG' alt='Air Force Staff Sgt. John Operana, 1st Airlift Squadron communication systems operator, looks on as Marine Staff Sgt. Corey Riley, U.S. Central Command advanced communicator, operates a video conferencing system during a flight on board a C-40B aircraft to Naval Air Station Souda Bay, Greece, Feb. 4, 2017. Secure and non-secure Video Teleconference and other communications are vital to all 89th Airlift Wing passenger missions, as directed by the White House or Air Force Vice Chief of Staff for Special Air Missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace)' /> <br /> Tue, 14 Feb 2017 14:30:00 GMT Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1082566/upgraded-c-40bs-bring-state-of-art-communications-to-vpotus-airlift/ Joint Base Andrews 89th Airlift Wing https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1061504/president-trump-boards-air-force-one-at-jba/ President Donald Trump salutes service members as he exits Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md.,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Jan/26/2001691144/300/300/0/170126-F-HH943-0150.JPG' alt='President Donald Trump salutes service members as he exits Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 26, 2017. Trump departed for Philadelphia to address the Congressional Grand Old Party Retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)' /> <br /> Thu, 26 Jan 2017 20:18:53 GMT Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1061504/president-trump-boards-air-force-one-at-jba/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 89th Airlift Wing https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1054298/president-elect-arrives-at-jba/ JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.— President-Elect Donald Trump and his family, arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland Jan. 19, 2017, one day before taking office as the 45th President of the United States.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Jan/19/2001688564/300/300/0/170119-F-PS661-0086.JPG' alt='President-Elect Donald Trump and his family land at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 19, 2017. Trump arrived from New York in preparation for his inauguration ceremony, to take place Jan. 20, 2017. This marks the first time Trump will have arrived at JBA in an official capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)' /> <br /> Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:25:04 GMT Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1054298/president-elect-arrives-at-jba/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 89th Airlift Wing https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/845150/eaton-assumes-command-of-air-force-one-wing/ With a brisk salute and four words, "Sir, I assume command," Col. Casey D. Eaton took command of the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Jun/21/2001557633/300/300/0/160617-F-WU507-014.JPG' alt='Col. Casey D. Eaton, 89th Airlift Wing commander, salutes during the playing of the National Anthem at the 89th AW change-of-command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 17, 2016. Col. John C. Millard relinquished command to Eaton, who will oversee the 89th AW, a combat-ready wing of more than 1,100 Airmen and provides Special Airlift Mission airlift and support to the president, vice president, cabinet members, combatant commanders and other senior military and elected leaders, supporting White House, Air Force chief of staff and Air Mobility Command missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace)' /> <br /> Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:45:39 GMT Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/845150/eaton-assumes-command-of-air-force-one-wing/ Joint Base Andrews 89th Airlift Wing https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/845153/bold-dreams-propel-war-torn-child-to-af-flight-engineer/ Growing up, Master Sgt. Kristofer Reyes and his cousins would use rubber and rocks from a nearby<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Jun/17/2001555836/300/300/0/160607-F-WU507-016.JPG' alt='Master Sgt. Kristofer Reyes, a 99th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, stands at parade rest in front of a C-37A and awaits the arrival of a U.S. senior elected leader at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 7, 2016. In addition to monitoring and maintaining the mechanical and electrical systems on the C-37A, a highly modified Gulfstream G5 aircraft, flight engineers are also responsible for greeting their customers, which are typically the U.S. vice president, cabinet members, combatant commanders, and other senior military and elected leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace) ' /> <br /> Fri, 17 Jun 2016 18:59:16 GMT Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/845153/bold-dreams-propel-war-torn-child-to-af-flight-engineer/ Joint Base Andrews 89th Airlift Wing https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/845159/3-jba-airmen-to-compete-at-2016-dod-warrior-games/ Three Joint Base Andrews Airmen were selected to represent the Air Force and compete against the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Jun/09/2001552032/300/300/0/151115-F-WU507-002.jpg' alt='Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ferrell, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, carries 1st Lt. Nathan Nelson (Ret.) up a flight of stars so they can tour an 89th Airlift Wing C-32A at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 15, 2015. Ferrell is an Air Force Wounded Warrior and will compete at the Department of Defense 2016 Warrior Games June 16-21, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace)' /> <br /> Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:04:48 GMT Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/845159/3-jba-airmen-to-compete-at-2016-dod-warrior-games/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 89th Airlift Wing https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772377/team-andrews-vital-to-nuclear-security-summit/ Team Andrews' members recently welcomed more than 20 foreign leaders traveling to the U.S., March 29<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Apr/05/2001512295/300/300/0/160331-F-IF940-011.jpg' alt='Joint Color Guard members stand at attention during the Mexican Presidential arrival on the Joint Base Andrews flightline, March 31, 2016. More than 20 countries are scheduled to arrive for the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit held in Washington, D.C. The summit provides a forum for leaders to reinforce commitments to securing nuclear materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/RELEASED)' /> <br /> Tue, 05 Apr 2016 18:26:09 GMT Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772377/team-andrews-vital-to-nuclear-security-summit/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 89th Airlift Wing Naval Air Facility Washington