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Medical Clinic at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling announces holiday closures
December 17, 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)
Holiday medical closures announced
November 27, 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)
NEW HOURS FOR SATELLITE PHARMACY
November 6, 2013
Flagmen to direct traffic on West Perimeter Road
November 1, 2013
Traffic will intermittently be limited to one lane on West Perimeter Road between the Fisher House and Menoher Drive at Joint Base Andrews starting Monday, Nov. 4. Traffic will be impacted Monday - Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Construction in this area is expected to last until Dec. 1 contingent upon weather. Flagmen will be working in the area and directing traffic. Drivers should expect delays and should ensure they are obeying the posted speed limit. (Photo by Robert Graham)
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.
Andrews offers flu vaccine
September 24, 2013
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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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