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JBA honors National Police Week
May 20, 2022 — During Police Week, Joint Base Andrews held multiple events to honor past and present law enforcement officers, as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. ... MORE

An Airman from the 1st Helicopter Squadron fires his weapon during a shooting competition at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Facility on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 17, 2022. The event honored National Police Week, and competitors who placed in the top 10% were awarded an Excellence in Competition badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

Who Am I…
May 17, 2022 — In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week... MORE

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week.

JBA's EMEDS training prepares medical personnel for deployments
May 12, 2022 — Military medical personnel from across the United States participated in the final day of an Expeditionary Medical Support System exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2022. The entire exercise allowed for the military personnel to hone their skills in a controlled environment so they are prepared for stressful emergency military medicine situations... MORE

Joint Base Andrews medical personnel practice tactical combat casualty care during the Expeditionary Medical Support System exercise at JBA, Md., May 5, 2022.

JBA celebrates military spouses
May 11, 2022 — The Military Family Support Center hosted its annual National Capital Region Military Spouse Appreciation Day at Joint Base Andrews, May 6, 2022... MORE

An attendee of the National Capital Region Military Spouse Appreciation Day event receives a gift basket from the Base Exchange at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 6, 2022. The gift basket was one of many prizes raffled off to show appreciation to military spouses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

Service or Self?
May 10, 2022 — All Airmen are familiar with the Air Force’s Core Values: “Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence in All We Do”. Most Airmen would agree the most difficult core value to embody is “Service Before Self”. At face value, one could define this idea simply as “putting the Air Force before everything you do”. Air Force core values should be easy to explain and understand without justification- especially to our incoming Airmen. In a time where the Air Force actively promotes the importance of mental health practices, self-care and resiliency, is it possible one of our core values sends a conflicting message?... MORE

316th CES brings the heat for quarterly fire training
May 5, 2022 — Members from the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron and 193rd Special Operations Wing came together for a simulated live fire-fight training here, May 2, 2022. ... MORE

Members from the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron and 193rd Special Operations Wing pose for a group photo at a live fire-fighting training at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 2, 2022.

CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass visits CDC 2
May 4, 2022 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass visited Child Development Center 2 here, April 27, to recognize and honor childcare providers during Month of the Military Child... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass poses for a photo with members of her team and providers from the Child Development Center 2 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 27, 2022.

JBA conducts dignified transfer of honorable Czech Gen. Moravec remains
April 26, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews leadership hosted the dignified transfer of Brigadier Gen. František Moravec here, April 25, 2022... MORE

The Old Guard Casket Team holds the remains of Brigadier Gen. František Moravec during the dignified transfer of Moravec at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 25, 2022.

JBA celebrates Earth Week
April 22, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews celebrated “Earth Week” this year with multiple events across the installation, April 22, 2022. ... MORE

Joint Base Andrews leadership participate in a tree planting ceremony near the base dormitories at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 21, 2022. Joint Base Andrews has held a tree planting event for 37 consecutive years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew-John Braman)

Retired CMSAF Wright, Alex Toussaint discuss mental health awareness with JBA Airmen
April 20, 2022 — Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright and cycling instructor Alex Toussaint discussed with Airmen how to improve and bring awareness to mental health, April 19, 2022, at Joint Base Andrews, Md... MORE

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright and cycling instructor Alex Toussaint discuss mental health and awareness at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 19, 2022.

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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...