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PRESS RELEASE: Joint Base Andrews to increase health protection condition
March 15, 2020 — Joint Base Andrews will increase its health protection condition (HPCON) at 5 a.m. tomorrow in response to the coronavirus pandemic. At the direction of Col. Andrew Purath, the commander of the 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews, the base will shift from HPCON Alpha to HPCON Bravo... MORE

America's Airman: Staff Sgt. Joshua Benson
March 13, 2020 — This week the America's Airman highlight program shines the spotlight on Staff Sgt. Joshua Benson... MORE

'I dropped to my knees in the street': A command chief's road to recovery after his daughter's suicide
March 10, 2020 — Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Daniels was no stranger to stage fright. So, when the polite round of... MORE

Then-Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Daniels and his daughter, Dakotah Daniels, 14, pose for a photo during a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., in July 2012. (Courtesy photo)

Celtic Aire brings the excitement to the NTIF
March 10, 2020 — After months away from Celtic Aire, the band, made up of members from other U. S. Air Force Band members, was back together and ready to bring the noise with classic Celtic folk songs and covers of modern pop songs to the 38th Annual North Texas Irish Festival, which ran March 6 through 8... MORE

A Dancer from the Shandon O'Regan dance academy dances during a performance by U.S. Air Force Band ensemble Celtic Aire during the 38th Annual North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas, Tx., March 7, 2020. The North Texas Irish Festival boasted 13 different stages of chefs, dancers, mixologists, storytellers and musicians from around the world showcasing Celtic heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon)

America's Airman: SSgt. Matthew Ratchford
March 6, 2020 — The America's Airman program highlights SSgt. Matthew Ratchford from the 11th Security Support Squadron... MORE

America's Airman: Staff Sgt. Matthew Ratchford

JBA Airmen help out at Special Olympics DC Bowling Tournament
March 5, 2020 — Joint Base Andrews Airmen volunteered for the Special Olympics DC Adult Bowling Tournament in Hyattsville, Maryland, March 4. The event is just one part of a global movement that unleashes the human spirit every day through the empowerment and joy of sport. ... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Martin Walcott, 89th Maintenance group; Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Coltrin, Air Force District of Washington; Staff Sgt. Rachel Lycan, Air Force Review Board; and Johanna O'Neill, Air Force District of Washington commander's secretary, pose for a photo after accepting the Special Friend Award on behalf of their units for volunteering at the Special Olympics DC’s Adult Bowling Tournament in Hyattsville, Md., March 4, 2020. The Special Friend Award was awarded to each command that provided more than 10 volunteers on the day of the tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jalene A. Brooks)

JBA hosts Defender Challenge 2020 tryouts
March 5, 2020 — Joint Base Andrews held the final day of tryouts here to select a team to participate in the Defender Challenge 2020, Feb. 28, 2020... MORE

Senior Airman Wes Shultz, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Sasha, participate in a ruck-march as part of the Defender Challenge 2020 tryouts at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 27, 2020. Shultz, along with other defenders, performed drills, exercises and displayed weapon knowledge for an opportunity to represent the Air Force District of Washington in the DC2020 at Camp Bullis, San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Walck)

Coronavirus Disease: What you should know
March 4, 2020 — There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including: ... MORE

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. (courtesy graphic)

USAF Band performs Guest Artist Series
March 4, 2020 — The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and members of the Singing Sergeants performed with guest singer Samantha Massell for the second installment of the Guest Artist Series Feb. 20, 2020, at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va... MORE

The United States Air Force Concert Band performs during their Guest Concert Series at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 20, 2020. The band consists of 52 active duty Airmen who actively engage the local community in the nation's capital through numerous concert series, reaching millions globally through live radio, television and internet broadcasts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

JBA Airman volunteers for Close Up development panel
March 3, 2020 — On a panel of service members, Tech. Sgt. Doug Galmish, 1st Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, appeared before nearly 200 high school students at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, D.C., to field questions pertaining to educational opportunities, deployments, world issues, and more. The students are part of the Close Up - Washington D.C. Educational Programs, the nation’s largest nonprofit citizen education organization in which more than 25,000 high school juniors and seniors from around the country enroll each year and travel to the National Capital Region to learn about different government agencies. JBA Airmen are volunteering to speak as a panel members weekly through June. Close Up is a non-profit and non-partisan organization that seeks to provide participants with a stronger understanding of government institutions, history and current issues, and their roles as citizens. Since 1971, over 900,000 students, teachers, and parents have participated in Close Up’s Washington, DC-based programs... MORE

On a panel of service members, Air Force District of Washington's Tech. Sgt. Doug Galmish, 1st Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, appeared before nearly 200 high school students at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, D.C., to field questions pertaining to educational opportunities, deployments, world issues, and more.

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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...