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2012 Andrews Air Show and Open House scheduled to 'take off' May 18-20
May 7, 2012
the 2012 Joint Service Open House is scheduled for May 18-20 at Joint Base Andrews, Md.

Exercise Sisyphus tests Andrews' response level
May 3, 2012
79th Medical Wing medical members simulate stabilizing an injured patient before transporting her to a local community hospital during a mass casualty exercise held on Joint Base Andrews on April 26. (Photo/Bobby Jones)

Operation Homefront donates car to Andrews Airman, growing family
May 3, 2012
Jim Knotts, President and CEO of Operation Homefront hands the keys to a 2009 Ford Explorer to Senior Airman Aaron Becker, 779th Medical Group biomedical equipment technician, and his wife, Mercy on April 30. Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization that provides emergency financial aid and other assistance to military families and wounded warriors. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Perry Aston)

The Airmen of Note jazz up the South
May 3, 2012
The Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force, perform April 26 at the Coastal Carolina University Wheelwright Auditorium in Conway, S.C. The ensemble performed jazz classics, patriotic tunes and original compositions for an audience of more than 600 Conway community members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kristal Gault)

USAF Honor Guard drill team deemed 'best of the best'
April 17, 2012
The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team competes during the Joint Service Drill Exhibition on April 14 at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. Drill teams from all four branches of the American armed services competed at the event.  (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Perry Aston)

Discovery space shuttle takes final flight above Joint Base Andrews
April 17, 2012
A NASA Shuttle Carrier aircraft carrying the space shuttle Discovery flies above the National Mall with a NASA chase plane escort April 17. The retired shuttle landed at the Washington Dulles International Airport for delivery to the National Air & Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Russell)

Sexual Assault Awareness Month events for Team Andrews members
April 11, 2012
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The 2011 national SAAM observance focuses on a bystander approach to sexual violence prevention. A bystander, or witness, is anyone who sees a situation but may or may not know what to do, may think others will act or may be afraid to do something. Bystanders who take action when necessary can prevent sexual assault. U.S. Air Force graphic by Jeff Gates

Team Andrews celebrates Earth Day 2012
April 9, 2012
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Air Force, Team Andrews 'keep it green'
April 9, 2012
"Recycling is an excellent way to get the most out of our resources, keep our surroundings clean and enjoyable and avoid putting tons of garbage into the ground at landfills," said Senior Airman Torey Griffith

AF top enlisted leader discusses resiliency
April 9, 2012
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)

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A security policeman of the 76th Security Police Squadron and military working dog provide security as JordanianAirliner departs with King and Queen Hussein Bin-Talal on Jan. 1, 1980.

JBA honors Security Forces legacy during Police Week

Military police at Andrews have gone by many names over the decades, ranging from Military Police to Air Police, and now Security Forces; but their mission has remained committed to safeguarding the installation and enabling the Air Force mission...
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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...