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Fire department blazes the base during Fire Prevention Week
October 2, 2009 — The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department is answering the nation's call for fire safety... MORE

Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility Washington unveiled
October 2, 2009 — Andrews embarked on the next phase of its long and storied history Thursday, as Joint Base Andrews... MORE

VR-53: the Naval Reserve ‘Hercules’ of transport
September 25, 2009 — The pulsating hum of turbo-prop engines from a Naval Reserve C-130T aircraft permeated the flight... MORE

Lieutenant Cmdr. Jason Sticht, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 53 aircraft commander and squadron operations officer, right, and Cmdr. Scott McLellan, VR-53 pilot, check their headings during a local mission to Louisville, Ky. Sept. 18. Nicknamed the “Capital Express,” the squadron provides responsive intra-theatre logistics support to Department of the Navy, DoD, and Allied forces deployed worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Bobby Jones)

Semper Fitelis: Blessing others lifts Martin’s spirits
September 25, 2009 — A worn, faded brown, leather weight belt has replaced the flimsy, orange reflective safety patrol... MORE

Sixty-two year-old Johnny Martin performs a set of shrugs, which work the trapezius, or traps, muscles.

‘Giant Voice’ alerts base to attacks and natural disasters
September 25, 2009 — Every morning at 7 a.m. reveille is sounded and the national anthem is played at retreat in the late... MORE

Technical Sgt. Joseph Brady, NCO in charge of console operations for the Andrews Regional Command Post and 316th Wing Command Post, uses the Giant Voice machine to conduct a random test from inside the Base Operations Command Post building. The command post uses the Giant Voice for mass alert should the base come under threat of attack or natural disaster.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Bobby Jones)

PAG rocks AF Marathon
September 25, 2009 — September 19 was a proud day for the Presidential Logistics Squadron, Presidential Airlift Group,... MORE

Warrior of the Week
September 25, 2009 — Rank and Name: 1st Lt. Jon BallWing and Unit: 1st Helicopter Squadron Job title: special missions... MORE

After 40 years, undergraduate pilot training reunion gathers at Andrews
September 18, 2009 — Having show and tell for dad is something most children beg to do, and Lt. Col. Chris Eden had a... MORE

316 LRS prepared for flu outbreak
September 18, 2009 — If struck by the H1N1 flu virus, the 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron would continue to meet the... MORE

EOD helps Maryland police defuse off-base arsenal
September 18, 2009 — The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team at Andrews does not just blow... MORE

Staff Sgt. Michael Dove, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Detachment NCO in charge of operations, and Senior Airman Johnny Mai, 316 CES EOD supply journeyman, display ordnance found at a residence in Carroll County, Md., during a recent mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Bobby Jones)

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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...