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Hagel announces fewer furlough days for DOD employees
May 17, 2013
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced May 14, 2013, that he has signed a memorandum directing defense managers to prepare to furlough most Defense Department civilian employees for up to 11 days between July 8 and the Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Robin Meredith)

Budget issues 'no sweat' for Andrews Fitness Center
May 16, 2013
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Get your ruck on
May 16, 2013
Participants of the 11th Security Forces Group, National Police Week Ruck March, carry a giant tire around Perimeter road on May 15, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Military service members and local policemen took part in the approximately nine mile event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

Facilities on base change hours for Memorial Day
May 15, 2013

A Nation's Tribute
May 15, 2013
Col. Gina Humble, 11th Operations Group commander, left, and Lyn Gosman, Humble's hairdresser and professional painter, reveal "A Nation's Tribute" during a small ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Jan. 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)

NCR families invited to 'Grow in Love'
May 15, 2013

Efficient Airmen run for fun
May 15, 2013
Lieutenant Cololnel, Mark Cucuzzella,  Air Force Marathon chief medical consultant and Brenda Shrank, 2013 JBA half-marathon winner, lead Team Andrews members in a practice run at an Efficient Runners Seminar May 7-8, 2013, at the East Fitness Center here. The Health and Wellness Center sponsored the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amber Russell)

Coming soon to an undisclosed location near you
May 9, 2013
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Mark Hannah, Air Force Central Command Band “Vector” audio engineer, perform on The Boardwalk at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 16, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Scott Saldukas)

Barrier light sequence change effective July 1
May 7, 2013

Wanted: Additional duty first sergeants
May 7, 2013
The Joint Base Andrews first sergeants are hosting the AFDW First Sergeant Seminar, May 20-23, at the JBA Smart Center. The seminar is open to National Capital Region Airmen and service members of any military branch in the grade of E6-E7. The registration deadline for the class is May 10. For more information about the first sergeant seminar, contact your first sergeant. (Courtesy graphic)

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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...