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Andrews hosts first Leadership Summit
March 5, 2009 — Community and business leaders from the surrounding area had a first-hand opportunity to see... MORE

Chief Master Sgt James Davis, 316th Wing command chief, talks to Clarence Mitchell, MetLife financial services representative, and his wife Toya during the Andrews Summit 4 March. The Summit allows community members to converse with base leadership on different topics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt.Melissa Stonecipher)

‘Super snow avengers’ keep airfield clear
March 5, 2009 — While plows around the region struggled to clear accumulations from three inches to nearly a foot... MORE

Tactical Fitness Center promotes 'Fit to Fight' warriors
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Master Sgt. Janice Sears, 316th Comptroller Squadron NCO in charge of special actions, performs pull-ups during a fitness class Feb 18. The class, offered at the West Fitness Center, provides a variety of exercises to include lunges, running, and weight lifting. (US Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)

Bringing peace home, communication is everything
March 3, 2009 — Couples wanting to learn how to better communicate with their spouses and handle marital conflict... MORE

K-9 saves lives: Super dog making skies safer at Andrews
March 3, 2009 — There's an integral weapon at Andrews trained specifically to help support the mission and protect... MORE

Bree,a Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard dog, quietly stalks a group of Canadian geese before scaring them off a pond near the Freedom Base Lake on West Perimeter Rd. Monday (US Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)

Top Andrews Airmen recognized by archive
March 3, 2009 — Members of Team Andrews took their place in history Monday as they were honored for moving... MORE

Visitor Control Center opens
March 3, 2009 — The new and long-awaited base Visitor Control Center, located at the Main Gate, is scheduled to open... MORE

A father's gift turns into a man's legacy
March 3, 2009 — One might imagine there would have to be several twists and turns in the life of a man who started... MORE

Navy civilian celebrates nearly 40 years of service
March 3, 2009 — Much has changed around Andrews in the past forty years, but there has been one constant: Richard... MORE

Richard Pfleiderer turns the dials on a Thermocouple simulator used to simulate signals from tested units to compare with known reference signals. Mr. Pfleiderer will retire after nearly four decades of combined service with the Navy and the Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Site-Washington Navy Calibration Lab as a precision measurement equipment mechanic. (US Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)

Team Andrews members making a difference around the world
March 3, 2009 — Team Andrews members deployed in support of the worldwide mission are making a difference in... 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...