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Celebrating Black History Month with arts and honor
February 29, 2024 — The Community Commons was abuzz with expressions of culture as it hosted a special Black History Month event Thursday, themed "African American and the Arts." Attendees experienced music, fashion, poetry, and provisions, in a celebration aimed at both Department of Defense members and the base community... MORE

Art is displayed at the Black History Month event at Joint Base Andrews.

Joint Base Andrews’ promotion testing goes digital
February 27, 2024 — In a landmark move toward modernization, the U.S. Air Force is set to revolutionize its promotion testing system with the introduction of Electronic Weighted Airman Promotion System (eWAPS) testing starting February 2024.The transition to eWAPS marks a departure from the traditional pencil-and-paper testing method, as the Air Force adopts contemporary practices in personnel development in an effort to make the promotion process more efficient and fair... MORE

Nancy Floyd, 316th Force Support Squadron test control officer, gives an initial Electronic Weighted Airman Promotion System test briefing at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 20, 2024.

Wings of tomorrow: Inspiring young minds toward Air Force careers
February 26, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Daniel A. DeVoe, Air Force District of Washington and 320th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, hosted a tour of the 1st Helicopter Squadron for Oxon Hill High School students who participate in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program as part of the “GO Inspire” program, Feb. 21... MORE

A man stands in front of a room speaking to a row of high school students.

316th Wing celebrates previous year’s achievements, legacy
February 23, 2024 — The 316th Wing held its 2023 annual awards ceremony, where its members gathered to celebrate the organization’s achievements, Feb. 22... MORE

U.S. Air Force service members watch and wait as the Legacy Challenge commences.

Putting the mind in MindGym
February 15, 2024 — A sensory deprivation, bio-responsive mindfulness Lumena MindGym was installed on base at the West Side Fitness Center, Feb. 9... MORE

Brandon Murphy, left, head of growth at Lumena, speaks about the new installation of MindGym to U.S. Air Force Col. Parkin C. “Gage” Bryson, 316th Wing deputy commander, at the Tactical Fitness Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 9, 2024.

Joint Base Andrews Airmen ready to embrace Air Force changes
February 13, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Col. Todd E. Randolph, Joint Base Andrews installation and 316th Wing commander, joined members of the 316th Wing to virtually watch the opening keynote address at this week’s Air Force Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado, Feb. 12... MORE

Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition graphic.

Washington Nationals, military leaders honor Black History Month at Arlington National Cemetery
February 6, 2024 — Leaders from Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, along with representatives from the Washington Nationals, gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Black History Month to honor the legacy and contributions of Black Americans to the nation and its military, Feb. 2... MORE

A group of people setting up a wreath at a tomb.

316th Medical Group takes off with new live-flight Tactical Combat Casualty Care training
February 2, 2024 — The 316th Medical Group held a live-flight Tactical Combat Casualty Care training event with the organization’s Ground Surgical Team and Critical Care Air Transport Team, Jan. 25... MORE

The 316th Medical Group Ground Surgical Team operates in a simulated surgical operating room at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 25, 2024.

Air Force honors 100th Bomb Group's legacy with 'Masters of the Air' special screening
January 30, 2024 — The base hosted the cast and creative team of AppleTV+’s “Masters of the Air,” along with World War II veterans, Department of the Air Force senior leaders, and service men and women for a reception and special screening of the series’ first episode, Jan. 27... MORE

Team Andrews commemorates Consolidated Communications Center topping out ceremony
January 29, 2024 — The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, 844th Communications Group, 89th Airlift Support Group, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron and Balfour Beatty contractors commemorated a construction milestone for Andrews’ Consolidated Communications Center reaching its full height, Jan. 10... MORE

Construction workers stand in interior construction site

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