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Presidents’ Day holiday closure – Feb. 20
February 15, 2017 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed for observance of Presidents’ Day on... MORE

USAF Band Features World Renowned Vocalist
February 14, 2017 — Nnenna Freelon, vocalist, sings alongside the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note during a 2017 Jazz... MORE

Nnenna Freelon, vocalist, sings alongside the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note during a 2017 Jazz Concert Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 9, 2017. The concert series began in 1990 and has showcased many notable jazz musicians, including pianist Cyrus Chestnut, trumpeter Terell Stafford and saxophonist Kirk Whalum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

Upgraded C-40Bs bring state-of-art communications to VPOTUS airlift
February 14, 2017 — The 89th Airlift Wing recently received a C-40B back from a lengthy depot maintenance cycle where... MORE

Air Force Staff Sgt. John Operana, 1st Airlift Squadron communication systems operator, looks on as Marine Staff Sgt. Corey Riley, U.S. Central Command advanced communicator, operates a video conferencing system during a flight on board a C-40B aircraft to Naval Air Station Souda Bay, Greece, Feb. 4, 2017. Secure and non-secure Video Teleconference and other communications are vital to all 89th Airlift Wing passenger missions, as directed by the White House or Air Force Vice Chief of Staff for Special Air Missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace)

Airman scratches creative itch with writing club
February 10, 2017 — Since October 2016, Tech. Sgt. Joseph Murray, 11th Force Support Squadron manpower analyst, has hosted creative writing club meetings twice a month at the Joint Base Andrews library. During each meeting, members come together to express themselves, in writing, in a group setting, as a means to explore their imaginations. ... MORE

The creative writing club meetings take place on base on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and are open to all.

JBA supports National Children's Dental Health Month
February 9, 2017 — MORE

Members of the 779th Dental Squadron show examples of healthy foods to children at the Child Development Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 3, 2017. As part of National Children's Dental Health Month, 779th DS Airmen spoke with children about brushing, flossing and eating healthy snacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)

Giving blood to brothers in arms
February 7, 2017 — The Armed Services Blood Bank Center came to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, and received donations... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Frank Worsham, Air National Guard Readiness Center avionics functional area manager, squeezes a ball while giving blood during the Armed Services Blood Bank Center’s blood donation at the West Fitness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 6, 2017. Blood received by the ASBBC is shipped to military treatment facilities across the globe and used overseas at forward deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

Aiding Recovery through Movement
February 3, 2017 — “It’s going to hurt, but it’s going to be a good hurt,” said Staff Sgt. Kivynn Pabst. “You’re doing... MORE

Staff Sgt. Kivynn Pabst, left, 779th Medical Group physical medicine technician, performs a stretch with Master Sgt. Christina Chislom, right, Malcolm Grow Medical Center patient, during a physical therapy appointment at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 2, 2017. Pabst gives Chislom treatment based on her unique needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Raven Runs the Distance
February 3, 2017 — A combination of sneakers and curiosity carried him through streets lined with gothic-style architecture during his downtime in the early morning hours after an overseas flight... MORE

Senior Airman Joshua D. Smith, 811th Security Forces Squadron executive aircraft security team member, runs on a track at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 27, 2017. Smith is known as the “guy who runs” by his peers due to his love for running and completion of the Marine Corps marathon, five half marathons and numerous 5Ks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

NAF Washington History
February 2, 2017 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- On September 25, 1917, the Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Josephus Daniels,... MORE

Home schooling semester begins on base
February 1, 2017 — Andrews Home Educators is slated to begin its second semester at JBA’s Youth Center, Feb. 2, 2017. AHE is a base cooperative support group set up for families of active duty members, retirees and DoD employees who desire to have their children educated at home... MORE

Mannequin heads sit atop a counter in the art room at the Youth Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 31, 2017. The room is used by students enrolled in the Andrews Home Educators art class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)

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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...