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Team Andrews unites to support inauguration
January 14, 2013 — Synergy is abundant here as the 11th Wing and mission partners rehearse their roles in support of... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team rehearses for the 57th Presidential Inaugural on Jan. 11, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Air Force will have more than 1,000 Airmen supporting inaugural events. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

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

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

Health Consumer's Advisory Council Meeting
September 11, 2012 — Is TRICARE meeting your health care needs and those of your family? Are you able to get a timely... MORE

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

CMSAF kicks off AFSA convention
August 15, 2012 — More than 1,300 U.S. Air Force enlisted Airmen gathered here to kick off the 2012 Air Force... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy gives opening remarks at the 2012 Professional Airmen's Conference welcome breakfast in Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 12, 2012. The Professional Airmen's Conference is the flagship event for the Air Force Sergeants Association and is held annually at a location within the 48 contiguous United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs)

New instruction spotlights standards, culture
August 15, 2012 — When referencing fundamental standards, Airmen now have a single source: Air Force Instruction 1-1,... MORE

Air Force Instruction 1-1, Air Force Standards, was signed and certified recently. In a single document, the instruction conveniently summarizes the expected standards of conduct for uniformed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Sylvia Saab)

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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...