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Andrews Airman takes an educated chance
July 31, 2014
Senior Airman AJ Ritterbeck, 811th Security Forces Squadron Vice-Presidential aircraft security protective services specialist, rides his newest motorcycle on a secluded country road near Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 30, 2014. Ritterbeck volunteers as a motorcycle safety instructor and assistant safety representative for his unit.(U.S. Ai r Force photo/Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Fix 'em, Fly 'em, Fuel 'em
July 30, 2014
Tech. Sgt. Chris McAlister operates refueling boom while in flight over Virginia July 18, 2014. McAlister is an air refueling technician and has been with the 756th Airlift Squadron for over 23 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Nesha Humes)


Balsamo named 'Warrior of the Week'
July 24, 2014
Staff Sgt. Aaron T. Balsamo, an 11th Security Support Squadron visitor control center clerk, is the latest Warrior of the Week. Balsamo created an innovative solution to solve a problem with the VCC's flightline restricted access badge production system, keeping Andrews mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R.M. Dewberry)

MWDs help Andrews children 'Paws to Read'
July 24, 2014
Staff Sgt. Christopher Rutkowski tells a crowd of Team Andrews members about the 11th Wing Security Support Squadron's Military Working Dog mission at the library at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 23, 2014.  The library hosted the MWD demonstration as part of its "Paws to Read" summer reading program, which runs through Aug. 9.  Rutkowski is an 11th SSPTS MWD trainer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)

Col. Brad Hoagland: 'We ARE Team Andrews'
July 24, 2014
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Andrews aids space exploration
July 24, 2014
Airmen from the 89th Aerial Port Squadron and the 22nd Airlift Squadron unload equipment from a specially modified C-5C Galaxy which transported parts of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope from Los Angeles International Airport in California to Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 17, 2014.  The “Pathfinder” is a test piece for the space telescope, which is currently being assembled at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)

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July 21, 2014

Air Force model project brings unity in the community
July 18, 2014
The Community Activity Center, building 1442 here, is  undergoing a makeover scheduled to be complete by years end. The new community commons will reduce operation cost by consolidating the Learning Resource Center [library], Information Tickets and Travel, or ITT, resources and the former Sports Page food operation. (U.S. Air Force photo / Amber J. Russell)

Existing tools help users reduce PII breaches
July 17, 2014

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USAF Band members march at POTUS Jimmy Carter's State Funeral.

Final honors: Air Force Band supports President Carter state funeral events

Military bands, including The U.S. Air Force Band, joined JTF-NCR’s overall support through musical performances at key moments during former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral Jan. 4-9. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Dec...
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The U.S. flag waves in the wind at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2024. The flag was lowered to half-staff to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

Upholding our customs and courtesies: The importance of Reveille and Retreat

As the command chief of the 316th Wing here, I am constantly struck by the dedication and professionalism of our Joint Base Andrews community. Every day, you all do amazing, hard work... and you all make it look so easy!Despite how unique our base...