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Air Force Military Treatment Facilities pilot medical readiness
August 10, 2017 — Air Force Medicine has a non-stop global readiness mission. Medical Airmen must be prepared to... MORE

VBS: Building 'A Mighty Fortress'
August 9, 2017 — Tiffany Teichert, Vacation Bible School volunteer, hugs VBS children during a camp event on Joint... MORE

JBA celebrates National Night Out
August 4, 2017 — In an effort strengthen partnerships between emergency first responders and the local community, Joint Base Andrews members participated National Night Out events held in Clinton, Md., as well as Liberty Park on JBA, Aug. 1... MORE

JBA Fire Explorer Academy brings the 'heat'
August 2, 2017 — Smoke bellows out of a building on a hot summer day as two teenagers dressed in full firefighting... MORE

Joint Base Andrews Fire Explorer Academy cadets test hose lines during a training exercise.

457th AS celebrates heritage
July 28, 2017 — Past and present came together when the 457th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Andrews celebrated the 75th anniversary of their rich heritage with a squadron tour and banquet here, June 30... MORE

Richard McCormick, World War II veteran, receives a clock from the 457th Airlift Squadron leadership during the squadron’s 75th anniversary banquet at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 30, 2017. McCormick was a central fire control operator with the 457th Bombardment Squadron stationed in the Pacific during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

89th AW: the face of the Air Force
July 27, 2017 — If the walls in the passenger terminal at Joint Base Andrews could talk, they might say they’ve seen... MORE

Airmen of the 89th Airlift Wing flight line protocol office walk busily around the Distinguished Visitor’s Lounge on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 27, 2017. These Airmen directly support the president, vice president, first lady, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and foreign dignitaries. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

2017 Honorary Commander Immersion
July 25, 2017 — Col. John E. Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, addresses attendees of the Joint... MORE

Col. John E. Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, addresses attendees of the Joint Base Andrews 2017 Honorary Commander Immersion and Breakfast, July 25, 2017, at JBA, Md. During their time in the program, honorary commanders are invited to participate in various installation events like orientations, mission briefs, tours and air shows. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)

Magician Mike Super dazzles JBA
July 24, 2017 — Magician Mike Super performs a card trick for Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base... MORE

Magician Mike Super performs a card trick for Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and family at JBA, Md., July 21, 2017. During his 17-installation tour, Super said that he was looking forward to meeting Airmen and families, learning more about Air Force career fields and spending time on installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)

JBA Military Appriciation Night is a home run
July 24, 2017 — The Joint Base Andrews Honor Guard takes the field to display the colors during Joint Base Andrews... MORE

The Joint Base Andrews Honor Guard takes the field to display the colors during Joint Base Andrews Military Appreciation Night hosted by the Bowie Baysox at Prince George’s Stadium, in Bowie, Md., July 21, 2017. Several military members participated in opening ceremonies including the presenting of the colors, singing the national anthem, and throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Melanoma: the 'ugly duckling' lesion
July 24, 2017 — According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will develop some form of... 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...