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New TLF provides TLC for PCSing families
August 2, 2012 — Moving to a new station is often full of unknowns. What will the new base be like? Will the people... MORE

Mr. Noel Huliganga, Presidential Inn manager; Col. William Knight, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander; and Chief Master Sgt. William Sanders, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews command chief, cut a ribbon to signify the opening of the Andrews Temporary Living Facility at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 14, 2012. The TLF building is located at the corner of Colorado avenue and F street, and is able to house 50 families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)

AF top enlisted leader discusses resiliency
April 9, 2012 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy addressed a crowd of civic leaders and DOD personnel... MORE

WASHINGTON -- Cheif Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy addressed a small group of civic leaders and DOD personnel on the importance of building a total force culture of resiliency on Capitol Hill April 5. In effort to prevent suicide, the Air Force is developing several new programs to help identify Airmen who may need help. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Russell)

DOD guidelines provide political ‘rules of engagement’
February 23, 2012 — As the 2012 presidential election approaches, Americans are gearing up for a heated contest. More... MORE

Armed services Voters' Week is June 28-July 7, when military voters will be educated on upcoming elections, absentee voting procedures and voter resources, with a goal of making 100 percent contact with Bolling's military voters in order to maximize absentee voter registration this year.

AOSC Scholarship Program ends April 15
February 23, 2012 — All eligible college-bound high school seniors, current undergraduate college students, and spouses... MORE

Andrews Spouses Club promotes strong community
January 19, 2012 — The Andrews Spouses Club is scheduled to host a variety of events in January, ranging from movie... MORE

MGMC's re-designation completes final phase of transformation of military medicine in the NCR
September 23, 2011 — 79th Medical Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md. -- More than 150 distinguished guests and visitors from... MORE

Joint Team Andrews comes together after earthquake.
August 24, 2011 — Initial assessments report no injures and only minor damage on base following an earthquake in the... MORE

Andrews Home Educators Kicks Off Schoolyear With Signup Event
August 12, 2011 — The Andrews Home Educators is a support group operating on Joint Base Andrews for Active Duty,... MORE

Ballin at Bolling
July 28, 2011 — An Air Force Ball, with formal attire required, lots of brass around and stuffy violin music... MORE

779th MDG welcomes Joint Commission survey
April 26, 2011 — The 779th Medical Group (779 MDG) is pleased to announce that The Joint Commission is slated to... 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...