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"No Heat, No Cool" Fall 2021
October 1, 2021
The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron will initiate an installation-wide "No Heat/No Cool" period from Oct. 15 - Nov. 30, 2021, weather permitting, to assist in switching heating, ventilation and air conditioning units from cooling to heating modes.

CMSSF Towberman visits JBA ALS Airmen
October 1, 2021
CMSSF Towberman visits the JBA ALS Airmen

1st Heli staying ready for anything
September 24, 2021
The 1st Helicopter Squadron along with firefighters from the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron held a live rescue and egress training on the flightline, Sept. 16, 2021.

Joint Base Andrews honorary commanders tour 113th Wing
September 20, 2021
Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, Col. Michael Oliver, 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard vice commander, 316th Wing senior leaders, and Joint Base Andrews honorary commanders pose in front of a 121st Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon during the Honorary Commanders Program quarterly visit at JBA, Md., Sept. 14, 2021.

JBA’s CDCs and caretakers show resilience through COVID-19
September 13, 2021
Child-care providers and children from Child Development Center 2 stand together after the Month of the Military Child parade on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 24, 2020. Some of the providers are wearing purple as a visible way to show support and thank military youth for their strength and sacrifices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon)

JBA community remembers lives lost on 9/11, 20 years later
September 10, 2021
A flight of four 1st Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Hueys conduct a flyover during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony held at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Sept. 10, 2021.

UVA ROTC cadets take flight
August 31, 2021
The University of Virginia's Det. 890 ROTC cadets board a helicopter flown by two 1st Helicopter Squadron pilots.

Washington Football Team takes field at JBA
August 27, 2021
The Washington Football Team holds a preseason practice at the Tactical Fitness Center field, Aug. 27, 2021, Joint Base Andrews, Md.

DoD Releases Revamped Tenant Bill of Rights
August 26, 2021
Annual Department of Defense housing satisfaction survey running through Feb. 5

Drone Camp: students learn about STEM, SparkX Cell
August 25, 2021
Damali Lambert, Global Air Drone Academy lead instructor for high school, teaches students about drone safety during Drone Camp, a program hosted by GADA that provides students with STEM-based, hands-on learning experiences using drone technology at the Community Commons on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 21, 2021.

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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...