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Legacy fuels the future at Andrews air show
September 19, 2025 — U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force honor guard members marched in close formation, bearing the U.S. and service flags with measured steps as they presented the colors — a solemn tradition that signaled respect and set the stage for the National Anthem. As the honor guard posted, faces turned upward as white trails curled across the sky above Joint Base Andrews, marking the path of a small aerobatic aircraft. The trails circled tighter, the engine’s rhythmic hum growing louder with each pass, almost as if in harmony with the rising notes of the National Anthem... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform precision aerial maneuvers during the 2025 Joint Base Andrews Air Show.

Slow is smooth, smooth is safe
September 18, 2025 — Several speed limit signs on Joint Base Andrews were replaced to improve driving safety across the base in support of the wing’s reduced-speed campaign, Sept. 12, 2025. Driving speeds have been reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph in these areas. Distracted driving and speeding on base have been targeted in this campaign to promote safe driving. MORE

Service members replace a speed limit sign.

Area school children show off creativity in air show art contest
September 17, 2025 — Students from schools in the area put their creativity to the test in a recent art contest to design a logo commemorating this year’s air show... MORE

Children from schools near Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, participated in an art contest celebrating the 2025 air show. This graphic features the winning entries from each grade level; there were no submissions from ninth-grade students.

Andrews competes in the 2025 Battle of the Bases Championship Game
September 16, 2025 — The Joint Base Andrews intramural softball team completed against Marine Base Quantico in the Battle of the Bases Championship Game at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Sept. 13, 2025... MORE

The Joint Base Andrews softball team plays against Marine Corps Base Quantico during the championship game of Battle of the Bases at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Sept. 13, 2025.

Welcome to Andrews!
September 12, 2025 — Friends and neighbors, On behalf of Joint Base Andrews, welcome to this year’s Air Show! We are honored to open our gates to you and your families to share in the history, excellence, and innovation of military aviation. This year’s theme, “Where Legacy Fuels the Future,” reflects our commitment to honoring the generations who came before us while inspiring those who will carry our mission forward... MORE

U.S. Air Force Service Member speaks into a microphone he is holding with his left hand while in front of an American flag.

Welcome to the show!
September 12, 2025 — Welcome community guests! On behalf of the entire Air Show team, it is my honor to welcome you to the 2025 Joint Base Andrews Air Show! We are proud to present a spectacular lineup of performances that showcase the strength, skill, and precision of the U.S. military. Whether this is your first air show or you’re a returning guest, we’re thrilled to have you join us for this unforgettable experience... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Bowron, 316th Wing chief of safety, reviews memorandums of agreement for the 2025 Andrews Air Show at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 12, 2025. As the air show director, Bowron coordinates a team of over 100 service members and civilian contractors to ensure that the 2025 Andrews Air Show goes to plan.

Exhibit teaches students about STEAM careers
September 12, 2025 — From building jets to saving lives, the Joint Base Andrews STEAM exhibition at this year’s air show teaches K–12 students how science, tech, engineering, arts and math shape the future of the Air Force... MORE

Students listen to a military member inside an aircraft.

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to Fly Photoshoot Formation over the National Mall
September 11, 2025 — The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds, will perform a scheduled photoshoot of 6 Thunderbird aircraft in formation, a 7th Thunderbird aircraft will trail the formation to capture imagery over the National Mall and other Washington D.C. landmarks on Friday, September 12, 2025, at approximately 8:15 a.m. In addition, at approximately 8:45 a.m., the team will be joined by a C-17 for one additional pass. The aircraft will depart from the area no later than 8:55 a.m. The team has worked extensively with the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure safety of flight and to provide maximum public notification... MORE

Air show impacts for base residents, employees
September 9, 2025 — The 2025 Joint Base Andrews Air Show kicks off this weekend, with more than 100,000 visitors from across the Nation’s Capital expected to attend... MORE

Preparation, planning urged leading to peak hurricane season
August 30, 2025 — The National Capital Region is in the midst of hurricane season – June 1 through Nov. 30 – with the peak of probability in September, and people are encouraged to review their preparation plans and evacuation routes in case bad weather hits... MORE

Peak hurricane season is around the corner, bringing potential threats to military families stationed in coastal regions, particularly along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, but it can also impact families further from the coast as well.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jovan Berry, poses for a portrait.

How a Lifetime of Training Saved a Life

“You better not die; the kids would be so mad.” It’s a surreal scene. The smell of a small, old bathroom, the endless noise of security forces over the radio. A man, blue in the face, face down on the floor in a dire medical situation. And a...

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Lessons in leadership for new supervisors

I had the honor of serving as class mentor for Airman Leadership School Class 25-Foxtrot, and I was guest speaker at their graduation on Aug. 28, 2025. Watching these dedicated Airmen complete their first level of professional military education was...