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Children’s Dental Health Month
February 28, 2020 — Many people think that they have to wait until the child is a certain age or has a specific amount of teeth. This is not the case. It’s imperative that children start good oral hygiene routine as soon as possible. When your baby gets their first tooth, it is important to start brushing. Good oral health habits include brushing for two minutes, flossing, and maintaining a healthy diet... MORE

America's Airman: TSgt Christopher Ziemba
February 28, 2020 — - What's your full name, job title and unit?TSgt Christopher Ziemba, Premier Band Pianist, The USAF... MORE

JBA to transition to cloud-based enterprise services
February 26, 2020 — Joint Base Andrews will soon experience changes to email, file sharing, and collaboration services as the Air and Space Forces adopt cloud-based technology. ... MORE

AFDW to transition to cloud-based enterprise services

Singing Sergeants serenade The Golden State
February 21, 2020 — The U.S. Air Force Band’s Singing Sergeants kicked off their winter tour Feb. 11, in Fullerton, California... MORE

A U.S. Air Force Band Singing Sergeants winter tour program is displayed during a concert in Redlands, Ca., Feb. 14, 2020. The tour took the band to eight different locations where they performed various songs from their vast repertoire; the program outlines each performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

America's Airman: Senior Airman Nicole Swift
February 21, 2020 — What's your full name, job title and unit?Nicole Megan Swift, Aerospace Medical Technician, 11 MDOS... MORE

JBA commander, 11 MDSS speak to state assembly on updated military spouse reciprocity
February 13, 2020 — Col. Andrew Purath, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews Commander, and Master Sgt. Heather Kirscher, 11th Medical Support Squadron First Sergeant, spoke to both the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee on Senate Bill 280, Feb. 6, 2020 and to the Economic Matters Committee on House Bill 349, Feb 11, 2020. Senate Bill 280 and House Bill 349 (Occupational and Professional Licensing - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses - Revisions to Reciprocity Requirements), alter requirements for service members, veterans, and military spouses to receive occupational or professional licenses from the Maryland Department of Labor. ... MORE

Col. Andrew Purath, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews Commander, speaks on Senate Bill 280, Occupational and Professional Licensing - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses - Revisions to Reciprocity Requirements, to the Maryland Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee in Annapolis, Md., March 26, 2019. Maryland is one of many states that are pushing such legislation to allow for military spouses to either have expedited licensing or more flexible rules. For service members, veterans, and military spouse in Maryland, this bill would allow for a permanent license to be granted if the member moved to the state and has held a valid occupational or professional license from another state. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon)

Airmen of Note represent at Jazz Heritage Series
February 13, 2020 — Trumpets, guitars and the high pitch of alto saxophones roar through the Rachel M. Schlesinger... MORE

America's Airman: TSgt Kyle Musacchia
February 7, 2020 — What's your full name, job title and unit?Kyle Nick Musacchia/Inspection Planner/11 WG IGWhat's your... MORE

General Goldfein speaks at Air Force Civic Leader Conference
January 31, 2020 — U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein delivered a State of the Air Force brief during the Air Force Civic Leader Conference. The civic leaders are part of an Air Staff-level program, and members are comprised of community leaders selected by the Air Force major commands, National Guard Bureau and Headquarters Air Force. The purpose of the program is to create and strengthen relationships between senior leaders, civic leaders and congressional leaders... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein addresses a group of civic leaders during a State of the Air Force brief at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 30, 2020. The civic leaders are part of an Air Staff-level program, and members are comprised of community leaders selected by the Air Force major commands, National Guard Bureau and Headquarters Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

America's Airman: A1C Michael Harrington
January 31, 2020 — What is your full name, job title and unit?Michael Parker Harrington, Ceremonial Guardsman, United... 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...