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11 CES provide support for Sandy Relief
December 11, 2012 — In early Nov., Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast claiming lives, destroying homes and... MORE

Senior Airman Miguel Barrenada, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, performs a systems check prior to pump operation Nov. 10, 2012 in Breezy Point, N.Y. Members of the 11th CES team deployed to N.Y., to provide assistance to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Eddie White)

Sandy leaves Andrews nearly unscathed
October 30, 2012 — Col. William Knight, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, has terminated HURCON 1. Hurricane... MORE

Andrews closes in preparation for Sandy
October 28, 2012 — Col. William Knight, 11th Wing commander, has announced preparations for Hurricane Sandy, which is... MORE

Finance office on the move at Andrews
October 22, 2012 — In preparation for their upcoming office move, the 11th Wing Comptroller Squadron is slated to close... MORE

Sitzes named 'Warrior of the Week'
October 19, 2012 — Tech. Sgt. Jason Sitzes, 1st Helicopter Squadron flight engineer, is the Team Andrews Warrior of the... MORE

Tech Sgt. Jason Sitzes, 1st Helicopter Squadron flight engineer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Russell)

AFDW CC visits OSI at JB Andrews
October 11, 2012 — Maj. Gen. Sharon K.G. Dunbar, Air Force District of Washington commander, Joint Base Andrews, Md.,... MORE

Maj. Gen. Sharon K.G. Dunbar, Air Force District of Washington commander, Joint Base Andrews, Md., shakes hands with Special Agent James "Smitty" Smith. Dunbar paid a special visit to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations 7th Field Investigations Squadron and 2nd Field Investigations Squadron at JB Andrews October 5. Also pictured is Lt. Col. Tara Valentine, center, and Special Agent Sam Brandt, left. (U.S. Air Force Photo.)

Commissary will close for store reset Oct. 21-23
September 26, 2012 — As part of the Defense Commissary Agency's ongoing effort to enhance the shopping experience, the... MORE

JBA host to POTUS for ceremony honoring American ambassador
September 14, 2012 — Joint Base Andrews was the chosen site for a ceremony today honoring the four Americans killed in an... MORE

The United States Air Force Band participates in the dignified transfer of remains for J. Christopher Stevens, U.S. ambassador to Libya, and three other Americans, Sept. 14, 2012, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The U.S. State Department held a ceremony on base to honor the Americans who gave their lives in service to their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Perry Aston)

Kickin' it New School
August 29, 2012 — An increasing number of children get to wear their pajamas to school every day. More and more... MORE

Andrews offers free flu vaccine
August 29, 2012 — Team Andrews members ages 18 and older, to include all DoD and Tricare beneficiaries, can receive a... MORE

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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...