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Inauguration and Closings
January 11, 2009 — Here at Andrews AFB, base traffic will be restricted to official personnel only Jan. 20. All... MORE

Air Force inauguration participants take part in historic event of national proportion
January 11, 2009 — On Jan. 20, when President-elect Barack Obama takes the oath of office, U.S. servicemembers will... MORE

Chapel donates family-friendly DVDs to Andrews Fisher House
January 11, 2009 — Families staying at the Andrews Fisher House will now have a greater selection of family-friendly... MORE

Heart Link, orientation briefing format debuts -- Joint briefing welcomes both military, spouses to Andrews
January 11, 2009 — The new and improved Heart Link spouse orientation, a briefing for spouses sponsored by the Airman... MORE

The flying priest -- Bishop makes stop on Andrews
January 11, 2009 — A young congregant watched closely as a man dressed in his liturgical vestments, miter and staff,... MORE

Military airspace opened by Sec DOT for Santa
December 18, 2008 — In a small reception here today, Mary E. Peters, Secretary of Transportation, Col. Steve Shepro,... MORE

Mary Peters, Secretary of Transportation, speaks to Andrews Airmen and families Dec. 18 in Hanger 1 on Andrews Air Force Base, Md. She spoke about Santa Claus and how the military is going to help Santa complete his Christmas mission. The military is opening up airspace called "Santa Skylanes" so Santa can deliver gifts to good boys and girls in time for Christmas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melissa Stonecipher)

Retiree Activities Corner -- Dec. 5
December 5, 2008 — The Retiree Activities Office is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can visit the... MORE

Many members honored at AFA annual luncheon
December 5, 2008 — The Air Force Association Thomas W. Anthony chapter hosted its annual awards luncheon at The Club at... MORE

Major Gen. Ralph Jodice, Air Force District of Washington commander, presents Chris Thompson, an Air Force Association member, with a Medal of Merit for his outstanding support of the AFA Thomas W. Anthony Chapter during an AFA awards ceremony Dec. 3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)

Team Andrews families invited to 'Breakfast with Santa'
December 5, 2008 — Team Andrews members and their families can join Santa for breakfast at the Youth Center at 9 a.m... MORE

Key Spouses significant shoulder to turn to
December 5, 2008 — It is known in the military spouse community simply as 'Murphy's Law,' and seen by some as... 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...