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Team Andrews celebrates Clergy Appreciation Day
October 24, 2013
Team Andrews members attend Clergy Appreciation Day at The Club at Andrews at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 22, 2013. Service members told their stories and prayed with the audience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier).
Airmen endure Pre-Ranger Course; Rain and Shine
October 22, 2013
Airmen participate in an exercise that promotes leadership and team building during a Pre-Ranger Assessment Course at Davidsonville Communications Site, Md., Oct. 7, 2013. Apart from having physical endurance in order to successfully complete the course, Airmen must demonstrate they have the capabilities to lead and communicate with their troops as well. (U.S. Air Force/Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)
U make a difference in redUcing energy Usage
October 17, 2013
Small energy-saving personal habits such as turning off lights and powering down office equipment when not in use at Joint Base Andrews have produced big financial savings for the Air Force, and ultimately, the American public. In fiscal year 2012, the installation achieved direct energy and water/sewer cost savings of approximately $3,164,020.27 as compared to fiscal 2011.
JBA Fire Department participates in Fire Prevention Week
October 1, 2013
Fire Prevention Week
89th Air Lift Wing witnesses birth of Air Force in 1947
September 18, 2013
The Air Force turns 66 years old today. (U.S. Air Force graphic/SSgts Nichelle Anderson and Torey Griffith)
Airman's initiatives increase realism, enhance SERE training
September 18, 2013
Staff Sgt. Matthew Fistler, far left, 89th Operations Support Squadron SERE specialist, directs SERE Refresher Course augmentees to rally points during an evasion exercise at Davidsonville Communications Site, Md., Aug. 21, 2013. The exercise was designed to teach survival techniques to 89th Airlift Wing aircrew in the event of an aircraft mishap and to re-qualify them on their previous SERE training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)
89th Airlift Wing welcomes new commander
September 6, 2013
Col. David L. Almand, right, assumes command of the 89th Airlift Wing from Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew at the 89th Airlift Wing Change of Command on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 6, 2013. McDew, the commander of the 18th Air Force presided of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)
Mighty 99th celebrates 70 years of accident-free flight
August 9, 2013
Andrews airmen prepare for SECAF farewell
June 20, 2013
Airman 1st Class Amber Wiseman,11th Civil Engineering Squadron pest management apprentice, aligns the state flags in preparation for the Secretary of the Air Force Farewell Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 20, 2013. The ceremony will take place in on June 21, where the SECAF , Michael B. Donley, will relinquish his position and retire. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lauren Main)
JBA welcomes new shoppette
June 3, 2013
Customers fill up their gas tanks at the newly opened Express Shoppette on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May, 29, 2013. Due to the new construction, Andrews team members should be aware the current gas station will be closing after transition to the new site is complete. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)
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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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