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Q & A with the new 89 AW commander
February 25, 2010 — The following is a question and answer interview with Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 89th Airlift Wing... MORE

Prince George’s County – home to Joint Team Andrews
February 25, 2010 — More than 20 years ago, the National Civic League identified the Prince George's County community as... MORE

New driver requirements for first term Airmen
February 25, 2010 — Safety personnel from the 316th Wing are taking a closer look at ways to keep drivers and... MORE

459 ARW Reservist saves life of collapsed cashier
February 25, 2010 — Training, quick reaction and teamwork helped save a Joint Team Andrews member's life at the base... MORE

79th Medical Wing took Snowpocalypse by storm
February 23, 2010 — Airmen from the 79th Medical Wing kept operations at Malcolm Grow Medical Center emergency... MORE

Prince George's County - home to Joint Team Andrews
February 22, 2010 — Just over 20 years ago, the National Civic League indentified the Prince George's County community... MORE

Here’s one quick fix for NBA dunk contest
February 20, 2010 — This past weekend's NBA dunk contest has come under fire for being what most would agree was a... MORE

Fantasy Baseball Preview: Infielders
February 20, 2010 — This article is the first of a three part series analyzing each position's preseason sleepers. The... MORE

316 SFS military working dog unit – keeping Andrews secure
February 20, 2010 — In a remote area of Joint Base Andrews, between the flightline and some of the rolling, green hills... MORE

Senior Airman Joshua Alprete, 316th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, practices controlled aggression with Boy, his Belgian Malinois Shepherd, and Senior Airman Benjamin Lee, 316 SFS military working dog handler, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. In this exercise, Airman Alprete demonstrates protocol for when a suspicious person is spotted during routine security sweeps. He firsts asks the person for I.D. and to come speak with him, and if for some reason the person flees, he releases his dog to stop the suspect. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chelsea Gitzen)

2010 JSOH – just around the corner
February 20, 2010 — Nothing sounds better on a bright and sunny day than after burners from a passing Navy F-18 Blue... MORE

The U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute demonstration team performs in honor of their 50th anniversary May 15 at the Joint Service Open House at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. The JSOH allows members of the public to meet and interact with the men and women of the Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marleah Miller)

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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...