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Warrior of the Week
May 20, 2009
Warrior of the Week - SSgt Robert S. Gerard Jr.


AAFES closings during the Joint Service Open House weekend
May 13, 2009

Andrews Week in Review
May 8, 2009
Master Sgt. Reginald Simms, center with guidon, 316th Force Support Squadron chief of the logistics support section, and Lt. Col. Teresa Forest, 316 FSS commander, right, lead their squadron during a two-mile base Fit Run, hosted by the 316th Wing, May 1.  (U.S. Air Force photo/ Bobby Jones)

Wounded warriors hit pavement, persevere
May 8, 2009
Participants in the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride cycle to the North Gate as they exit Andrews May 1. The wounded warriors rode from Andrews to Annapolis, Md. as a part of a two-day event to raise awareness of issues that veterans face when they return wounded from combat. This is the first time back to Andrews for most of the wounded warriors since arriving here from the front lines in need of medical care. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Melissa Rodrigues)

Volunteers give thousands of hours
May 8, 2009
Colonel Steven Shepro, 316th Wing commander, presents a certificate of volunteer excellence to William P. Moore at the Community Activities Center Monday. Mr. Moore has a long history of dedicated service to the community of Andrews and  was awarded for most volunteer hours. The volunteer awards are based on the total amount of hours each individual or teams has contributed to improve the services and quality of life on Andrews. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Giang Nguyen)

Taking a peek behind the JSOH curtain
May 8, 2009
The crowd watches the sky for the F-22 Raptor at the 2008 Joint Service Open House hosted by Andrews Air Force Base, Md., May 17th.  This year?s event will have demonstrations by the Navy Blue Angels and the Army's Golden Knights.  Once again the JSOH will host a wide variety of both military and civilian air and ground demonstrations. To include the Air Force's newest and the world's most advanced fighter jet, the F-22A Raptor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Suzanne M. Day)

AF's first joint base flies more with less
May 8, 2009

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May 5, 2009
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Combat Chaplain lifts spirits in Asia
May 4, 2009

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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...