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Construction begins on JBA Main Gate
March 2, 2016
Construction has begun on the Joint Base Andrews Main Gate. Road work will congest the intersection at Robert Bond Drive, where Allentown Road begins off-base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)
Developing professionals
February 26, 2016
Nancy Zbyszinski, 11th Force Support Squadron manpower and personnel director, briefs Department of Defense civilians within the National Capital Region on civilian force development at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 26, 2016. The seminar is first of several that is designed to give DOD civilians an opportunity to discuss personal and professional development. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)
Intramural sports provide opportunities for all
February 22, 2016
Tech. Sgt. Ryan Wenger, 811th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, putts at the The Courses at Andrews’ 18th hole, Aug. 4, 2015, during the Joint Base Andrews intramural golf championship. 11th Security Forces Squadron beat the 201st Air National Guard Air Lift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)
Green Dot to roll out across the Air Force
February 22, 2016
February's Heart Awareness Month
February 17, 2016
February is American Heart Awareness month, which brings awareness to the prevention of heart disease and promote activities designed to combat it. Greg Williams, a U.S. Army veteran and certified personal fitness trainer, teaches a kickboxing class to members from the 779th MDG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Makeda Knott/released)
DCPS teachers train with USAF Band
February 16, 2016
Members of the U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note performed during a District of Columba Public Schools’ professional development event held at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 2016. The Airmen of Note jazz ensemble frequently performs at local schools to help inspire the teachers and students. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)
Military Saves Week helps Airmen keep the change
February 11, 2016
Ken Bitter, Military Family Life Counselor personal finance counselor, briefs Airmen during a Military Saves Week 2016 class at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 23, 2016. Military Saves Week has served as an annual Department of Defense Financial Readiness Campaign, which seeks to persuade, motivate, and encourage military families to save money. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)
AF implements new DOD-wide changes to maternity leave
February 10, 2016
James applauds DOD Force of the Future initiatives
February 8, 2016
Click the Purple Globe
February 5, 2016
The AtHoc network warning system is another way for base personnel to receive information. AtHoc is the purple icon in the lower right-hand corner of your desktop computer. (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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