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Andrews Airmen enable Obama's historic Cuba visit
March 21, 2016
Col. Christopher Thompson, the 89th Airlift Wing vice commander, and 89th AW Airmen salute as Air Force One departs Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 20, 2016. President Barack Obama and the first family are on a two-day visit to Cuba, making history as the first U.S. president to visit Cuba in nearly 90 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace)
Installation leadership uses new tool to receive suggestions
December 15, 2015
QOLCOMM - Quality of Life Feedback
Taya Kyle speaks at JBA
September 30, 2015
Taya Kyle speaks to Joint Base Andrews personnel and their families, Sept. 27, 2015. Kyle spoke about her experiences dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. The goal of the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation is to provide meaningful, interactive experiences to service members, first responders and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)
JBA pays tribute on 9/11
September 11, 2015
Members of Joint Base Andrews, Md., pay tribute to the first responders and victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, during a Patriot's Day Reveille Ceremony at Heritage Park, here, Sept. 11, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson/released)
DOD Announces Winners of the 2015 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence
July 7, 2015
Port Dawgs off the chain
April 20, 2015
A C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst loaded with U.S. Army cargo bound for Romania sits on the flightline at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 15, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)
Andrews named Air Force Installation Excellence Award winner
March 30, 2015
No snow days
January 29, 2015
A snow removal team from the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron patrols for ice buildup on the Joint Base Andrews flight line, Jan 26, 2015. After snow and ice have been removed, heavy equipment patrols the flight line for newly-formed ice. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)
Air show returns to Joint Base Andrews in 2015
December 30, 2014
Spectators wave at a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot as he prepares for takeoff during the Joint Services Open House May 15 at Andrews. JSOH allows members of the public an excellent opportunity to meet and interact with the men and women of the Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Melissa Rodrigues)
Airman aids Washington D.C. crash victim
October 24, 2014
A crashed car sits on the side of Interstate 495 in Washington D.C. Oct. 16, 2014. The 62-year-old, identified as ‘Hilda,’ swerved off the road, hit a tree and then rolled the car. Shortly after, Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith, 89th Communications Squadron program manager, came to her aid, extinguished a fire and helped emergency services tend to the victim. (Courtesy photo)
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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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