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18th Air Force commander hosts commander's call
January 10, 2014
Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew, 18th Air Force commander, shakes hands with Airmen from the 89th Aerial Port Squadron during a commander's call at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 7, 2014. The Airmen were being recognized for their actions while deployed, supporting the recovery efforts of the KC-135 Stratotanker crash near Chon-Aryk, Kyrgyzstan by driving the aircraft recovery team more than 700 miles to and from the crash site. (U.S. Air Force photo by/ Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)
Don't Drive 'Intexticated'
December 31, 2013
AIR FORCE PREPARES TO SEPARATE 25,000 IN SERVICE'S LARGEST DRAWDOWN
December 19, 2013
AF announces additional force management programs to reduce force size
December 12, 2013
POTUS returns from Africa
December 11, 2013
Col. Bill Knight, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, and his wife Susan, wait to greet President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Dec. 11, 2013. The President and first lady, along with former President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, were returning to the states after attending memorial services for former South African President, Dr. Nelson Mandela. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)
Passenger Terminal to reduce hours beginning Dec. 15
November 22, 2013
50 Years of Civil Service
November 19, 2013
Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew awards the 50 Years of Civil Service pin to John, R. Botwinick at the 89th Communications Squadron on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 18, 2013. Botwinick retired from the Air Force after 23 years, and in 1985 went on to work as a federal employee. McDew is the 18th Air Force commander and Botwinick is a 89th Communications Squadron, mission systems flight chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)
2014 Joint Service Open House Cancelled
November 14, 2013
JBA celebrates Veteran's Day
November 8, 2013
Airmen from the 89th Airlift Wing salute as a team of ceremonial guardsmen raise the flag outside of the 89th AW headquarters building on Joint Base Andrews, Md., during a special reveille ceremony in honor of Veteran's Day, Nov. 8. More than 175 Airmen gathered in formation for the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lauren Main)
Run for your life
October 31, 2013
Zombies and runners sign up to participate in the Zombie Apocalypse Fun Run and Youth Walk at the MPF track on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 30, 2013. Runners were given belts with two flags hanging from each side; the object was to complete a mile without the zombies claiming both of your flags. Zombies hid in the trees and waited for the runners to pass by. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lauren Main)
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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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