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Savannah Bananas soar over D.C. with the 1st Helicopter Squadron
July 14, 2024 — The 1st Helicopter Squadron partnered with the Savannah Bananas baseball team for an aerial tour around Washington, D.C., July 11. The flight was part of the Savannah Bananas’ pregame presentation showcased to thousands of fans at Nationals Park on July 13, highlighting the squadron's mission and inspiring the next generation of Airmen... MORE

Two individuals, one in a yellow "Savannah Bananas" baseball jersey and the other in military camouflage, are sitting on top of a helicopter. They are both smiling and posing for the camera.

New commander takes helm of 316th Mission Support Group
July 10, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Col. Mindy A. P. Davitch assumed command of the 316th Mission Support Group during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Tuesday... MORE

AW139 helicopter arrives at Joint Base Andrews
July 9, 2024 — The Nuclear Emergency Support Team welcomed the arrival of its new AW139 helicopter at Joint Base Andrews, June 17, enhancing its nuclear emergency response capabilities... MORE

Joint Base Andrews welcomes new 316th Wing and installation commander
July 2, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh assumed command of the 316th Wing and installation during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Tuesday... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, renders his first salute as the new 316th Wing and installation commander

Military Housing Office celebrates new location with ribbon-cutting ceremony
July 2, 2024 — The Military Housing Office celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 1604 California Ave. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, June 21. The event represents the MHO’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the quality of life for service members and their families with a new, dedicated space... MORE

Two women holding a big pair of scissors, cutting a blue ribbon.

The Courses at Andrews unveils new Toptracer driving range
July 1, 2024 — The Courses at Andrews unveiled its new Toptracer driving range, featuring newly constructed driving range bays and golf ball location-tracking technology, June 26... MORE

Col. Todd E. Randolph and members of the 316th Force Support Squadron cut the ribbon at the Toptracer ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Like fur-ther, like son: A patrol pup story
June 25, 2024 — “SIT!” Beyond the confines of the high fences surrounding the 316th Security Support Squadron K-9 unit lies a challenging obstacle course that tests skill and endurance. It is here that two devoted military working dogs, Ddrax and Rreno, found their calling. Intense training and tasks are all in a day's work for these two pups... MORE

Joint Base Andrews hosts 2024 Small Business Summit
June 21, 2024 — Joint Base Andrews hosted the 2024 Small Business Summit, providing small business owners an opportunity to network with peers and connect with contracting officials, Air Force mission partners and business organizations from across the National Capital Region, June 13... MORE

A crowd applauds during the Small Business Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 13, 2024.

DAF announces 2024 Art Contest winners
June 13, 2024 — The Air Force Services Center announced the winners of the 2024 Air Force Art Contest recently... MORE

slide show of all of the winning entries and names of winners.

Service members and family honor Lt. Gen. Frank M. Andrews' legacy
May 31, 2024 — Service members, along with family of the base's namesake, Lt. Gen. Frank M. Andrews, honored the esteemed military officer's legacy, May 23. The ceremony featured personal anecdotes and reflections on Andrews' impact of the U.S. Air Force... MORE

Family members of U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Frank M. Andrews view his memorial display in the passenger terminal at Joint Base Andrews, Md.

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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...