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CFC suspended as shutdown continues
October 16, 2013 — As a result of the government shutdown, the Department of Defense has indefinitely suspended the... MORE

FDA warns against dietary supplement
October 16, 2013 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers to stop using OxyElite Pro, a dietary... MORE

PCS orders on hold until shutdown ends
October 16, 2013 — Editor's Note: The information in this article does not pertain to civilian Airmen who are still... MORE

U make a difference in redUcing energy Usage
October 15, 2013 — When convening the workday at Joint Base Andrews, turn off your computer monitor(s) and let the... MORE

Warrior of the Week
October 15, 2013 — Staff Sgt. Ryan Midgett, 11th Logistic Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of... MORE

Staff Sgt. Ryan Midgett is this week’s Warrior of the Week. He is the 11th Logistic Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of support agreements for military units and various government agencies, (U.S. Air Force photo/ Ms. Amber Russell)

National Fire Prevention Week
October 11, 2013 — Team Andrews firemen took the time to educate team Andrews' children about fire safety during... MORE

Michael Nicklow, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, engages with a group of children at the child development center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 10, 2013. The children learn about fire safety during National Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Plug-in electric vehicles coming to JBA
October 10, 2013 — As part of the Department of Defense's initiative to reduce fossil fuels use, approximately 35... MORE

Col. William Knight, 11th Wing commander, holds a battery-charging device for a plug-in electric vehicle at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Air Force officials selected Joint Bases Andrews and McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., to become the initial federal enclave to replace their entire passenger vehicle fleet with electric models. JBA’s battery-charged versions will consist of cargo/utility-type vehicles such as pickup and flatbed trucks, as well as panel vans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)

Fisher House steps forward to aid DOD in paying death benefits
October 10, 2013 — The Fisher House Foundation has stepped in to aid the Defense Department so families of fallen... MORE

Plug-in electric vehicles coming to JBA
October 9, 2013 — As part of the Department of Defense's initiative to reduce fossil fuels use, approximately 35... MORE

Tennis for Troops
October 8, 2013 — A team of tennis coaches and professionals made a racket at the West Fitness Center here Oct. 5, as... MORE

Several tennis professionals joined Airmen and their families at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 5, 2013, to give back through the Thanking Our Troops Through Tennis event. Team Andrews members gathered to sharpen their game and play a friendly game or two at the base tennis courts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua Dewberry)

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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...