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America's Airman: TSgt Melissa Guzman
May 1, 2020
This week's America's Airman is TSgt Melissa Guzman

JBA’s Child and Youth program vs COVID-19 during Month of the Military Child
April 30, 2020
Child-care providers and children from Child Development Center 2 wave as a Month of the Military Child parade drives past on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 24, 2020. The parade traveled through JBA’s base housing to show support for children who have parents serving in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon)

Turkey lands airbus loaded with COVID-19 medical supplies at JBA
April 28, 2020
U.S. and Turkish leadership walk away from a Turkish Airbus A400M Atlas filled with medical supplies at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Apr. 28, 2020. The Turkish Ambassador to the U.S., the Turkish Defense Attaché to the U.S., and other Turkish Embassy staff members greeted the arriving Turkish crew when the plane arrived as well as a State Department delegation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

Help a wingman, AFAF 20'
April 28, 2020
AFAF Campaign

11th FSS invents curbside pickup during COVID-19
April 24, 2020
Order pickup

Finding Essential Supplies in Unconventional Places
April 24, 2020
Gallons of hand sanitizer sit on a shelf in the Security Forces Combined Resources Facility on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 20, 2020. The 11th Security Support Squadron placed an order for 30 gallons of hand sanitizer to ensure personnel are safe while fulfilling the mission.

Maintaining the Mission during COVID-19: Lodging
April 24, 2020
The Temporary Lodging Facility provides lodging for essential personnel supporting the mission on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 13, 2020.  Individuals under precautionary quarantine are located on a dedicated floor and use separate entrances and exits to reduce possible risks.

JBA DFAC continues operations despite COVID-19
April 24, 2020
The Freedom Hall Airmen Dining Facility hours of operation are displayed inside the DFAC at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Apr. 7, 2020. Hours of the DFAC were unaffected due to COVID-19, remaining open for four meals a day. They do not support dining in at this time in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, meals are for carry-out only. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

America's Airman: SSgt. Alec Buersken
April 24, 2020
America's Airman: SSgt. Alec Buersken

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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...