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The flu vaccine: keeping you and your family safe
October 25, 2017 — The fall brings cooler weather and the changing color of leaves, but it should also remind everyone... MORE

Airmen team-up during 2017 Dorm Olympics
October 19, 2017 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – More than 100 Airmen from JBA participated in the first ever Dorm... MORE

America’s Airmen welcomes AFDW commander
October 19, 2017 — 1st Lt. Patrick Noyes, left, 11th Force Support Squadron sustainment flight chief, pulls Maj. Gen... MORE

Fly, Fight, Donate: JBA and Dover AFB face-off in blood collection challenge
October 19, 2017 — Airman and community members from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland and Dover Air Force Base, Delaware... MORE

Every second counts: Plan two ways out!
October 17, 2017 — 11th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire protection unit, made up of two fire stations and more than 80 firefighters, led Joint Base Andrews Fire Prevention Week 2017, Oct. 8 to Oct. 14, here... MORE

MGMCSC hosts breast cancer awareness event
October 16, 2017 — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer is life altering... MORE

The 11th Medical Group will hold a Breast Cancer Awareness Month event to help increase awareness on Oct. 26, 2017.

Golf demo tees-off awareness month
October 12, 2017 — The Courses at Andrews and the Stand Up and Play Foundation worked together to host a golf... MORE

Anthony Netto, Stand Up and Play Foundation founder, takes aim before striking a golf ball at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 6, 2017. The demonstration was part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time set aside in the U.S. to affirm and recognize the many contributions of American workers with disabilities.

Airmen of Note celebrate 70 years of USAF heritage on West Coast
October 12, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Band premier jazz ensemble, Airmen of Note, toured California, Sept. 22 to Oct... MORE

Combat photographer receives Bronze Star with Valor
October 5, 2017 — Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace, 89th Airlift Wing public affairs chief, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, the fourth highest military decoration signifying heroism, on August 15, 2017 at Joint Base Andrews... MORE

Col. Eaton shakes hands with SMSgt. Wallace.

AF selects 2017 All-Air Force Men’s Basketball Trial Camp Candidates
October 3, 2017 — The Air Force recently selected attendees for the 2017 All-Air Force Men’s Basketball Trial Camp... 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...