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America's Airmen honor first responders
September 11, 2017 — A group procession of first responders walk toward the SunTrust Center in Richmond, Va., during the... MORE

A group procession of first responders walk toward the SunTrust Center in Richmond, Va

JBA remembers 9/11
September 11, 2017 — Members of Joint Base Andrews and their families paid their respects during Patriot Day with a 9/11... MORE

ANG and Reserve join forces to outrun Hurricane Irma
September 10, 2017 — Although not faced directly with Hurricane Irma’s dangerous effects, Airmen with the 459th Air... MORE

Members of the 113th Wing, D.C. Air National Guard, stand on the flight line in front of a 459th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Sept. 9, 2017. Aircrews from the 459th ARW picked up the guardsmen at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, earlier in the day due to the threat of Hurricane Irma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brent A. Skeen)

Thunderbirds fly over FedEx Field
September 10, 2017 — The Air Force Thunderbirds fly over FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Sept. 10, 2017. The flyover was... MORE

Air Force Thunderbirds coming to JBA Air Show
September 8, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform in the upcoming Joint Base Andrews Air Show, Sept. 15-17. Flying six F-16 Fighting Falcons, the team performs precise aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world... MORE

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the rehearsal day prior to the 2015 Andrews Air Show at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2015. The Thunderbirds will be the headlining performers for the 2015 AAS on Sept. 19, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

The 2017 Joint Base Andrews Air Show: America’s Air & Space Expo
September 7, 2017 — After a one year hiatus, the Joint Base Andrews Air Show: America’s Air & Space Expo, is returning Sept. 15 to 17 as a way to build upon the longstanding relationship between JBA members and the local community... MORE

Saying goodbye to C-20 aircraft
August 31, 2017 — A 99th Airlift Squadron C-20 aircraft, tail number 60206, is parked on the flightline during its... MORE

Suicide prevention month: stopping suicide is everyone’s battle
August 31, 2017 — September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time for Americans to build awareness and help understand... MORE

Redskins, JBA team up
August 29, 2017 — Kirk Cousins and Fish Smithson, Washington Redskins football players, run a play during a... MORE

Rock Solid Warrior: Nataja Briggs
August 29, 2017 — SOUTHWEST ASIA -- This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Staff Sgt. Nataja Briggs, the knowledge... MORE

This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Staff Sgt. Nataja Briggs, the knowledge operations NCOIC with the 386th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, deployed from Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission.

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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...