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Motorcycle safety courses enhance driver awareness on and off the installation
October 21, 2010 — As the motorcycle riding season draws to an end, the 11th Wing safety office held one of the last... MORE

Lieutenant General Philip M. Breedlove, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., rides past an instructor during the Experienced Motorcycle Safety Course here Oct. 16. The course, hosted by the 11th Wing Safety Office, offers a mixture of classroom and hands-on instruction geared toward more advanced riders who own motorcycles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Russell)

VA Track upgrades for new PT test requirements
October 21, 2010 — The Virginia Track, located on Virginia Avenue, is currently closed for resurfacing that began Oct... MORE

Safety tips when using ladders
October 21, 2010 — It's that time of year again, where everyone will be hanging up Holiday decorations, either indoors... MORE

Base Pride Program tidies up Andrews
October 13, 2010 — In an effort to clean up Joint Base Andrews and maintain a level consistent with being home to not... MORE

Body builder exceeds Air Force fitness standards
October 13, 2010 — Early morning light illuminated the sweat-drenched, sculpted face of Tech. Sgt. Khristine Farmer as... MORE

Technical Sergeant Khristine D. Farmer, 1st Airlift Squadron Special Airlift Missions flight attendant instructor/element leader performs a set of exercises to tone her quadriceps on the leg press machine at the West Fitness Center, Oct. 7, prior to an up-coming body building competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Bobby Jones)

Retiree Activities Column: Week of Oct. 15 - 22
October 13, 2010 — Retirees: Keep Your Home Address Up-to-DateWith Direct Deposit, many retirees/annuitants forget... MORE

Retiree Activities Office column: week of Oct. 8- Oct. 15
October 12, 2010 — VA extends Coverage for Gulf War VeteransVeterans of the first Gulf War as well as current... MORE

11th Wing Safety Office - Lifting and Carrying Safety Tips
October 12, 2010 — Safety Tips -Lifting and Carrying-1. Injuries usually occur because of two reasons. First, when back... MORE

11th Wing to host its first Sports Day on Joint Base Andrews
October 7, 2010 — The new 11th Wing is scheduled to host its first Sports Day Oct. 8 at various locations throughout... MORE

New MyCAA program resumes in October
October 6, 2010 — The Office of the Secretary of Defense announced July 20 that the My Career Advancement Accounts... MORE

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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...