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JBA celebrates new FOODA lunch services at ANG Readiness Center
July 30, 2019 — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is launching a pop-up dining program—complete with better-for-you choices—at the Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC)... MORE

11th SSPTS holds MWD Memorial Service
July 9, 2019 — Joint Base Andrews, Md. – A memorial service was held for Military Working Dog, Tommy, at the Community Commons on Joint Base Andrews Md., July 3, 2019. Tommy was accepted into the MWD program in June of 2014 and went on to put in countless hours of explosive detection. Tommy’s handler at the time was Staff Sgt. Zachary McDaniel, they served together for two years and went on one deployment. The service was attended by 10 other MWD’s and their handlers. ... MORE

Military working dogs and handlers from the 11th Security Support Squadron attend a memorial service for the canine, Tommy, at the Community Commons on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 3, 2019. Tommy was accepted into the MWD program in 2014 and clocked in countless hours of explosives detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Sudolcan)

Airman of Note perform at Tri-C Anniversary Cleveland JazzFest
July 8, 2019 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –The U.S. Air Force Band Airman of Note traveled to Cleveland, Ohio, to... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note performs at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, Ohio, June 27, 2019. The band played at two other locations on their way to the Tri-C 40th Anniversary JazzFest in Cleveland, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Sudolcan)

AF JROTC teams places 2nd at JLAB
July 3, 2019 — Hands were in the standby position as members of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps competed in the 8th Annual JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl, in Washington, D.C., June 21-24, 2019... MORE

Cadets and instructors from Scripps Ranch High School, San Diego, Calif., The Woodlands High School, The Woodlands, Texas, and Valencia High School, Valencia Calif., Junior ROTC programs stand with Maj. Michael Allen (left), operations deputy of Air Force JROTC, during the 8th Annual JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl award ceremony, in Washington, D.C., June 24, 2019.The three JROTC teams were the top Air Force JROTCs in the county. The teams competed against more than 430 Air Force JROTC teams to make it to the finals after months of testing and competing. (Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon)

Active-duty only clinical teams in Family Health clinics
June 24, 2019 — The entire Air Force Medical Service, including the 11th Medical Group, is in the midst of a significant change – change that is expected to enhance many of the services patients receive from medics... MORE

Trespassing Notification
June 17, 2019 — The Joint Base Andrews Firing Range, located at building 2495, is off limits to all unauthorized personnel. Personnel requiring access must contact Combat Arms at 301-981-9755... MORE

JBA hosts 2019 Small Business Summit
June 14, 2019 — Joint Base Andrews hosted the 2019 Small Business Summit here, June 13, 2019... MORE

JBA construction notification
June 11, 2019 — Joint Base Andrews, Md. is undergoing several construction projects that may impact visitors to certain areas of the base... MORE

New X-Ray system increases safety on JBA
June 4, 2019 — On June 3, 2019, JBA installed a Z Portal Vehicle X-Ray, used to conduct a more thorough search of commercial vehicles entering the installation... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Readiness Training Day
June 3, 2019 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will have limited routine care available until 12:00 p.m., on Jun 13, due to monthly readiness training... 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...