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Accelerating change at JBA’s SparkX Cell
April 11, 2022 — The SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center has been using creative ways to enhance the skills of Airmen and improve units on Joint Base Andrews by allowing personnel to chase after innovative solutions since January 25, 2019... MORE

A blue 3-D model of Air Force wings print inside of a 3-D printer.

MWD team attends training, furthers capabilities
April 8, 2022 — The 316th Security Support Squadron’s military working dog section attended an interagency training to enhance Joint Base Andrews’ MWD explosive detection capabilities at Thomas A. Edison High School in Alexandria, VA., Apr. 6, 2022. Security forces Airmen had the opportunity to train on 12 different types of explosive components... MORE

Senior Airman Alistair Dela Cruz, 316th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, pets MWD Fill prior to the Multi-Agency K-9 Explosive Training Event at Thomas A. Edison High School in Alexandria, Va., Apr. 6, 2022. Handlers attend this training quarterly and the 316th SSPTS tries to send MWD teams who have never attended in the past. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Spencer Slocum)

Andrews Spouses’ Club: volunteer, fundraise, socialize
April 7, 2022 — The Andrews Spouses’ Club, a non-profit organization, promotes outreach to military members and their families, as well as to organizations which benefit servicemembers... MORE

Members from the Andrews Spouses’ Club pose for a photo in front of the ASC Thrift Shop on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 5, 2022.

JBA raises awareness for MOMC, SAAPM
April 1, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews senior leadership pose for a photo during a proclamation signing dedicated to... MORE

Joint Base Andrews senior leadership pose for a photo during a proclamation signing dedicated to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, April 1, 2022, at Joint Base Andrews, Md.

National Vietnam War Veterans Day honored with remembrance and commemorative pinning
March 31, 2022 — Airmen and families came together to celebrate National Vietnam War Veterans Day at the Joint Base Andrews Exchange... MORE

Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and installation commander, poses for a group photo with Vietnam War veterans on March, 29, 2022 at the Joint Base Andrews, Md.

JBA hosts Senior Master Sergeant Release Ceremony
March 29, 2022 — Newly selected Senior Master Sergeants from Joint Base Andrews celebrated during a ceremony March 25, 2022 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland... MORE

Senior master sergeant selects pose for a group photo.

AFDW and SAF/AA “Fixes Our Computers” for the NCR
March 24, 2022 — Every day, hundreds of thousands of Airmen sit in front of their computers, log in, and get to work... MORE

AFDW Chaplain Corps hosts awards presentation at JBA
March 24, 2022 — The Air Force District of Washington Command Chaplain Corps’ office paired with the 316th Wing Chaplain Corps to host their annual awards ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of AFDW Chaplains and Religious Affairs Airmen on March 22, 2022, here. ... MORE

Winners from the 2021 Air Force District of Washington Chaplain Corps Awards ceremony pose for a photo in Chapel 1 on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 22, 2022.

Chief Recognition Ceremony celebrates highest enlisted Airmen
March 21, 2022 — Newly appointed Chief Master Sergeants of the National Capital Region celebrated their promotion at the Chief Recognition Ceremony at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Md., March 18, 2022. ... MORE

A cupcake with the Chief Master Sergeant insignia sits on a decorative snack table during a Chief Recognition Ceremony at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Md., March 18, 2022.

JBA Chapel hosts 5K honoring fallen firefighters
March 18, 2022 — More than 225 local community and military members gathered at Joint Base Andrews Chapel to participate in a 5K run today. The event, hosted by the Joint Base Andrews Chapel team, honored the loss of three Baltimore City firefighters who died in the line of duty this January as well as supported a local Anne Arundel County firefighter named Greg, who is battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a progressive nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control. ... MORE

Joint Base Andrews community members pose for a photo after participating in a self-paced 5K in honor of responders on JBA, Md., March 18, 2022. The JBA Chapel hosted the 5K to honor fallen firefighters and an Anne Arundel County firefighter battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Essence Myricks)

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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...