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Retiring commander reflects on career, family, faith
June 28, 2012
Col. Ken Rizer, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, poses for a photo next to his aircraft after initially completing pilot training. Rizer is slated to retire in a dual change-of-command and retirement ceremony here July 6. (Courtesy photo)
Reading is so delicious!
June 22, 2012
Team Andrews members enjoy arts and crafts, computer games, gift-bag giveaways and a smorgasbord of books during opening day of the Summer Reading program at the Joint Base Andrews library on June 18, 2012. The Summer Reading Program motivates, inspires and teaches individuals of all ages to read as much as possible.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Russell)
Andrews' CGOC wins Eastern Region CGOC of the quarter
June 18, 2012
New AFDW commander named
June 18, 2012
Maj. Gen. Sharon K.G. Dunbar has been selected for assignment as commander, Air Force District of Washington, Joint Base Andrews, Md. Dunbar is currently serving as the Director of Force Management Policy, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. (Courtesy Photo)
AFDW/CC nominated for new rank, position
June 15, 2012
Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darren McDew speaks during the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Air Force Element change of command June 6 at JBAB, Washington, D.C. During the ceremony Col. Michael Saunders assumed command from outgoing commander Col. Roy-Alan Agustin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)
Team Andrews Airman helps bring cash flow back to Iraq
June 15, 2012
Senior Airman Deborah Vives with the Office of Security Cooperation - Iraq Financial Management team, assists a customer June 6 in Taji, Iraq. The OSC - I FM team travels to several sites in Iraq helping U.S. military personnel and civilian contractors with EagleCash and cash operations, setting up a new way to conduct financial services after the 2011 Armed Forces drawn down. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg C. Biondo)
Motorcyclists learn to ride right, arrive alive
June 15, 2012
"Safety- It's Personal" is the theme for this year's Critical Days of Summer safety campaign, which runs from 25 May through 3 Sep 2012. This year's theme is a reminder that safety is everyone's responsibility and the decisions we make impact our friends, families and Air Force community. (U.S. AIr Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)
MANning the Homefront links male military spouses
June 14, 2012
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Summer safety campaign hopes to keep YOU from being 'THAT GUY'
June 11, 2012
"Safety- It's Personal" is the theme for this year's Critical Days of Summer safety campaign, which runs from 25 May through 3 Sep 2012. This year's theme is a reminder that safety is everyone's responsibility and the decisions we make impact our friends, families and Air Force community. (U.S. AIr Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)
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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...
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