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Joint Base Andrews Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting: ‘Tis the season
December 2, 2023
A crowd watches as a Christmas tree and menorah are lit during a ceremony.

Preventative Law Tips: Holiday Scams
December 1, 2023
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Non-technical Phantoms excel at Massachusetts Institute of Technology artificial intelligence program
November 27, 2023
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Hyuk Yoo, Phantom Fellow, DAF-MIT Artificial Intelligence Accelerator (AIA), poses for a photo at the AIA office, Cambridge, Mass., April 5, 2023. The AI Accelerator leverages universities, small businesses, traditional defense, and non-traditional commercial ventures, collaborating with the Air Force and Space Force to develop and ensure the ethical use of AI technologies for society and the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brycen Guerrero)

Malcolm Grow Medical Center celebrates 136 years of healing
November 22, 2023
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Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at Joint Base Andrews
November 17, 2023
Capitol Christmas Tree event attendees carry a donated Christmas tree at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 16, 2023. During the event, military families received Christmas trees from Monongahela National Forest, the same forest as the Capitol Christmas Tree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

Safety first: 316th Security Forces Group enhances preparedness with active shooter training at base school
November 17, 2023
U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Michael Smith, left, and Sean Martyn, with the 316th Security Force Squadron, perform a security sweep of a classroom during active shooter training at Imagine Andrews Public Charter School at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 7, 2023. The Airmen were assessed on their actions during the exercise such as how they communicated with one another, tracked down suspects and attempted to save lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

Local Defender awarded Airman's Medal for saving child's life
November 6, 2023
Maj. Gen. Daniel A. DeVoe presents a certificate to Senior Airman Matthew B. West.

Honorary commanders tour 459th Air Refueling Wing
October 30, 2023
People inside of an aircraft.

Defenders answer challenge in the Chihuahuan Desert, crown winners
October 27, 2023
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Air Force District of Washington commander visits 316th Wing
October 23, 2023
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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...