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Wingman/Shipmate Day competitions strengthen bonds between squadrons
May 24, 2021
Service members cross the finish line of a 5-kilometer race during Wingman/Shipmate Day at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 11, 2021. Wingman/Shipmate Day is a chance for service members to compete and strengthen the bonds between squadrons at JBA, with activities such as basketball, golf, tennis, music and other family events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bridgitte Taylor)
Fight against COVID-19
May 19, 2021
Not today COVID: Volunteers help administer vaccines to base community
JBA celebrates National Police Week
May 18, 2021
Airmen from the 316th Security Forces Group participate in a ruck march during National Police Week, May 11, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. National Police Week was established by Congress in 1962 to honor members of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty. JBA celebrated National Police Week with a 5k run and ruck march, security forces demonstrations, bowling, a cornhole tournament, softball games and a barbecue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Brosam)
Helping communities and changing lives: Stephen Agnelli
May 17, 2021
Senior Master Sgt. Stephen Agnelli, Air National Guard Readiness Center recruiting superintendent, and his son, attend a “Boots On The Ground” event to collect donations such as money, food and toiletries to support homeless and elderly veterans in Annapolis, Md., in 2017. (Courtesy Photo)
Month of the Military Child: recognizing contributions from military children
May 7, 2021
Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and his wife, Ellen Schaff, visit Child Development Center 3 to read books to the children and spend time with them as a thank you, April 28, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Brosam)
Earth Week at JBA features clean-up, hazardous waste collection
May 6, 2021
Airmen gather trash during Earth Week, April 28, 2021, near Joint Base Andrews, Md. Properly disposing of trash helps keep natural spaces green, prevents wildlife from being exposed to potential hazards, and allows Airmen to give back to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Brosam)
First joint Spark Tank fosters creative solutions
April 7, 2021
The SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center on Joint Base Andrews held its first ever joint 316th Wing and 89th Airlift Wing Spark Tank on March 26, 2021. The event provided a forum for presenters to bring forward innovative ideas to wing leadership in hopes of improving base operations and quality of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cary Smith)
Honors, recognition given to Vietnam Veterans at JBA during national observance
April 5, 2021
Honors, recognition given to Vietnam Veterans at JBA during nati
Civic leaders become honorary JBA commanders in virtual ceremony
April 1, 2021
Ms. Aletha Frost, 316th Wing Public Affairs Specialist, announces the new Andrews Ambassador inductees during the virtual Honorary Commanders Program ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 25, 2021. The mission of the Honorary Commanders Program is twofold; one, to educate key community leaders about a unit’s mission and to foster a supportive relationship with the community, and two, to increase military involvement in civic endeavors and organizations and make members of the local community feel part of the unit. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
HAF/DSI hosts virtual Total Force Integration Symposium
March 26, 2021
From left, Lt. Gen. Michael Loh, Air National Guard director, Lt. Gen. Timothy Fay, Air Force Director of Staff, and Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, Air Force Reserve chief, sit together as guest speakers during the virtual Total Force Integration Symposium at the Jacob Smart Conference Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 23, 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...
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