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Eyes, ears of America’s Airfield
June 12, 2017
Airman 1st Class Isaiah Davis, 89th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, drives on the flightline during a foreign object debris inspection at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 7, 2017. FOD inspections are conducted every two hours to prevent even small debris causing serious aircraft damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)
JBA supports JROTC with base tour
February 21, 2017
Tech. Sgt. Joseph Stoltz, 11th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, briefs Baltimore Polytechnic Institute High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets during a base tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. The tour is part of an annual visitation program with the Air Education and Training Command and sponsored ROTC and JROTC programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)
89th APS named Air Force Large Terminal of the Year
February 16, 2017
Senior Airman Joseph Shank, 89th Aerial Port Squadron fleet services agent, hands a suit coat to Staff Sgt. Porsha Cook, 1st Airlift Squadron flight attendant, prior to a C-40B mission to Europe, departing from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Feb. 3, 2017. FAs are known for their unprecedented professionalism and service, catering to America’s most important leaders and diplomats.
Upgraded C-40Bs bring state-of-art communications to VPOTUS airlift
February 14, 2017
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)
President Trump boards Air Force One at JBA
January 26, 2017
President Donald Trump salutes service members as he exits Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 26, 2017. Trump departed for Philadelphia to address the Congressional Grand Old Party Retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)
President-Elect Arrives at JBA
January 19, 2017
President-Elect Donald Trump and his family land at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 19, 2017. Trump arrived from New York in preparation for his inauguration ceremony, to take place Jan. 20, 2017. This marks the first time Trump will have arrived at JBA in an official capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)
Eaton assumes command of 'Air Force One' Wing
June 21, 2016
Col. Casey D. Eaton, 89th Airlift Wing commander, salutes during the playing of the National Anthem at the 89th AW change-of-command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 17, 2016. Col. John C. Millard relinquished command to Eaton, who will oversee the 89th AW, a combat-ready wing of more than 1,100 Airmen and provides Special Airlift Mission airlift and support to the president, vice president, cabinet members, combatant commanders and other senior military and elected leaders, supporting White House, Air Force chief of staff and Air Mobility Command missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace)
Bold dreams propel war-torn child to AF flight engineer
June 17, 2016
Master Sgt. Kristofer Reyes, a 99th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, stands at parade rest in front of a C-37A and awaits the arrival of a U.S. senior elected leader at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 7, 2016. In addition to monitoring and maintaining the mechanical and electrical systems on the C-37A, a highly modified Gulfstream G5 aircraft, flight engineers are also responsible for greeting their customers, which are typically the U.S. vice president, cabinet members, combatant commanders, and other senior military and elected leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace)
3 JBA Airmen to compete at 2016 DoD Warrior Games
June 9, 2016
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ferrell, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, carries 1st Lt. Nathan Nelson (Ret.) up a flight of stars so they can tour an 89th Airlift Wing C-32A at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 15, 2015. Ferrell is an Air Force Wounded Warrior and will compete at the Department of Defense 2016 Warrior Games June 16-21, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace)
Team Andrews vital to Nuclear Security Summit
April 5, 2016
Joint Color Guard members stand at attention during the Mexican Presidential arrival on the Joint Base Andrews flightline, March 31, 2016. More than 20 countries are scheduled to arrive for the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit held in Washington, D.C. The summit provides a forum for leaders to reinforce commitments to securing nuclear materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/RELEASED)
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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...
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