News

News Stories

Health Affairs secretary visits Andrews
June 28, 2007 — The Honorable S. Ward Casscells, M.D., the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs,... MORE

Dr, Samuel W. Casscells, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, speaks to an injured soldier who recently returned from overseas. The Secretary visited the Malcolm Grow Medical Center's Aeromedical Staging Flight Tuesday.

Airborne Laser aircraft slated to provide missile defense
June 28, 2007 — A typical-looking 747 aircraft on the flight line here June 21 - distinguishable from other 747s... MORE

The Air Force prototype Airborne Laser aircraft was on static display here after making its first non-stop cross-country flight June 20.

Singing sensation visit
June 27, 2007 — MORE

Country Western singing star Charlie Daniels shakes the hand of Senior Airman Tyler Perry, 316th Contracting Sqadron contracting specialist after signing a guitar during an event hosted by AAFES at the Base Exchange Tuesday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Matthews)

Health Affairs visit
June 27, 2007 — MORE

Dr. Samuel W. Casscells, Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, talks to wounded soldiers returning from overseas as they remain strapped down on litters to prevent any further injuries during transport.

'Rescue Dawn’ Premiere Inspires, Provides Example for Today’s Troops
June 22, 2007 — It was a movie premiere like few others. As the credits rolled down the screen here last night, a... MORE

Retired Air Force Col. Eugene Deatrick, left, who rescued Navy Lt. Dieter Dengler, a POW during the Vietnam War, chats with Steve Zahn, who plays Air Force 1st Lt. Duane Martin in “Rescue Dawn,” a new movie about Dengler’s capture and escape. Deatrick and Zahn met during a June 18, 2007, premiere at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)

Shaken Baby Syndrome DOD campaign of year
June 22, 2007 — For 2007, the Department of Defense has kicked off a family initiative to bring more focus to the... MORE

Tax season volunteers honored for efforts
June 22, 2007 — Members of the Andrews community gathered June 15 at the Andrews Wing Rotunda, to honor those who... MORE

ANA President visits with nurses in nation's capital
June 22, 2007 — Rebecca M. Patton, American Nurses Association president, visited the 79th Aeromedical Staging... MORE

Civilian universities, CCAF partner to offer fast path to college degree
June 22, 2007 — The Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Program initiative establishes... MORE

316th Wing celebrates anniversary
June 22, 2007 — It's been a year since the 316th Wing officially stood up, June 22, 2006, as the host unit at... MORE

Keyword

Feature

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...

Commentary

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...