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Hanukkah at America’s Airfield
December 23, 2024 — Every year, Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days. This year, Hanukkah begins Dec. 25 and continues until sundown Jan. 2. The Joint Base Andrews community will be celebrating with the lighting of one candle each day on the Hanukkah candelabra – called a hanukkiah – outside Chapel One, starting on the evening of Dec. 25. ... MORE

Happy Hanukkah from the Department of Defense

AFDW hosts area AFJROTC students for GO Inspire Event
December 20, 2024 — The Air Force District of Washington hosted Air Force Junior ROTC students from Wise High School during a GO Inspire program event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., December 13, 2024... MORE

People gather around the hood of a helicopter

From Santa to sirens: Andrews lights up the holidays with parade
December 19, 2024 — Base leadership came together to host Santa Claus and the Grinch for the annual holiday parade last week. ... MORE

Base leadership waves to families on a firetruck.

Improving quality of life: SAF/MR engages with Airmen and leaders
December 12, 2024 — The Honorable Alex Wagner, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and Anthony Woods, secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, visited Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 5, 2024... MORE

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Jun Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, speaks with Anthony Woods, secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, and the Honorable Alex Wagner, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.

Investing in families: Andrews breaks ground on $25M child development center
December 10, 2024 — A new era of child care and family support began as leaders and community members gathered Dec. 10 to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for a new child development center, signaling a major infrastructure investment for Joint Base Andrews... MORE

Col Jun S. Oh and children shovel dirt in a groundbreaking ceremony.

Joint Base Andrews ushers in the holiday season
December 10, 2024 — Andrews community members gathered to watch a Christmas tree and menorah light up during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 5, 2024. The annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting ceremony marked the beginning of the holidays for many of the base’s service members and their families... MORE

Andrews community members watch as a Christmas tree and menorah light up during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 5, 2024. The annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting ceremony marked the beginning of the holidays for many of the base’s service members and their families.

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at Joint Base Andrews
November 26, 2024 — Service members and families welcomed the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree for a public viewing on Nov. 21, celebrating its journey from Alaska’s Tongass National Forest... MORE

Additional Reimbursement Authorized for Pet Transportation from Countries with Higher Rabies Risk
November 26, 2024 — Starting November 26, 2024, Service members performing a PCS move from certain high-risk countries may be approved reimbursement up to $4,000 for pet transportation... MORE

DoD Approves Pet Expenses Reimbursement Due to PCS

Air Force Wounded Warrior program hosts Northeast CARE event
November 26, 2024 — The Air Force Wounded Warrior program hosted their Northeast CARE event spanning the week of Nov. 18th through the 22nd in support of our wounded Airmen and Guardians at Joint Base Andrews... MORE

An Air Force Wounded Warrior participant learns how to ride a wheelchair bicycle.

A purpose-driven life: Honoring Staff Sgt. Bailey Behzadi
November 25, 2024 — Airmen in crisp uniforms stand at attention in a sea of dark blue berets, as his name echoed three times through the hangar: “Staff Sergeant Behzadi.” “Staff Sergeant Behzadi.” “Staff Sergeant Bailey Behzadi.” There is silence, no answer to the call—as Behzadi’s unit, family, and friends mourn a life taken too soon... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashlyn Carter, 316th Security Force Squadron flight sergeant, observes a moment of silence during the memorial service for Staff Sgt. Bailey Behzadi at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 21, 2024. Fellow defenders in the 316th SFS described Behzadi as a cornerstone of the unit, as he constantly checked in on others and advocated for change that would improve the team and the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

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Faces behind the Joint Base Andrews Air Show

From logistics and ground operations to aerial coordination, Airmen, civilians and community partners have been working behind the scenes to bring the 2025 Joint Base Andrews Andrews Air Show to life.The work of these teams spans every corner of the...

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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...