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JBA prepares for Command Cyber Readiness Inspection
June 4, 2015

Eye work on eyes
June 2, 2015
Olivia Morris, a Flight Medicine nurse, takes a Distance Visual Acuity Test at the Optometry Clinic on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 6, 2015. The test measures eyesight at various distances. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)

Joint Base Andrews inducts 14 new honorary commanders
June 2, 2015
Col. Bradley Hoagland, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, speaks with Senior Andrews Ambassador, Jim Estepp, Andrews Business & Community Alliance president and chief executive officer and his wife, Nancy, during the Joint Base Andrews 2015 Honorary Commander Luncheon May 29, 2015, at The Club, JBA, Md. The Joint Base Andrews Honorary Commander Program encourages an exchange of ideas and experiences, as well as partnerships between key leaders of the base's surrounding communities, JBA commanders and Airmen.  (U.S.  Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb/RELEASED)

AFE shop 'last to let you down'
June 2, 2015
Staff Sgt. Jennifer Francis, 811th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, cleans an HGU-56/P helmet on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 26, 2015. Helmets are inspected every 90-days to ensure they are safe and in good condition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

AFDW implements Employee Assistance Program
June 2, 2015

USAF Band NCR Summer Concert Series begins May 29
May 29, 2015

Defenders graduate tactical training course
May 27, 2015
Emergency services members from the National Capital Region pose for a class photo at the Prince George County emergency services course, held April 27 through May 15, 2015, in Prince George County, Md. Five Airmen from the 11th Security Forces Group at Joint Base Andrews attended the course and received the Most Fit Team Award. (courtesy photo)


U.S. Air Force Honor Guard remembers fallen
May 26, 2015
Local community members watch the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard march during the 51st Annual Memorial Day Parade in Commerce City, Colo., May 25, 2015. The Honor Guard marched in the Memorial Day parade to honor the men and women that gave their lives in service to their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb/Released)

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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...