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Water main break closes base
January 26, 2011 — At approximately 4 a.m. Jan. 24, on the 9200 block of E. Hampton Dr. in Capitol Heights, Md., a... MORE

Boil Water Public Notice
January 25, 2011 — A 54-inch water main broke in the 9200 block of E. Hampton Drive in Capitol Heights. The break of... MORE

JBA captains assist Senegal AF with night ops, establish template for standard operating procedures
January 13, 2011 — Imagine flying through the air in a helicopter to complete a highly classified mission. As dusk... MORE

A UH-1N Huey helicopter belonging to the 1st Helicopter Squadron departs for a mission at Joint Base Andrew, Md. June 24, 2010. The 1 HS is responsible for alert contingency response for the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melissa V. Brownstein)

201 AS crew conducts training during Congress’ recess
January 11, 2011 — Joint Base Andrews, Md. -- The 201st Airlift Squadron conducted an Off Station Training mission with... MORE

Staff. Sgt Ebon Mitchell, 113th Wing maintenance group, District of Columbia Air National Guard, attaches F-16 body panels that is currently in its 300 hour phase inspection Jan. 8, 2011 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dennis Young)

A commander's call of a different color
November 4, 2010 — When you hear you're having a commander's call, what comes to mind? Some might think of the loud... MORE

Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team perform a complex
maneuver during the 11th Wing commander's call on the Joint Base Andrews, Md.,
flightline Nov. 2. The commander's call highlighted the unique assets of
the 11 WG through demonstrations by the 1st Helicopter Squadron, the Air Force Honor Guard, and the Air Force Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melissa Brownstein)

CMSAF visits Andrews, discusses Air Force issues
November 3, 2010 — More than 900 Airmen from Joint Base Andrews gathered to hear the Air Force perspective from the... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy takes a question from Master
Sgt. Eric Marsh, 11th Security Forces Squadron assistant flight chief, during an
enlisted call at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 1. Chief Roy discussed a number
of issues facing the Air Force including joint readiness, deliberate development
and building resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher A.
Marasky)

Airman's Attic begins renovations to match appearance with its quality service
October 28, 2010 — The Airmen's Attic, located on Brookley Avenue, is slated to implement changes in their... MORE

Motorcycle safety courses enhance driver awareness on and off the installation
October 21, 2010 — As the motorcycle riding season draws to an end, the 11th Wing safety office held one of the last... MORE

Lieutenant General Philip M. Breedlove, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., rides past an instructor during the Experienced Motorcycle Safety Course here Oct. 16. The course, hosted by the 11th Wing Safety Office, offers a mixture of classroom and hands-on instruction geared toward more advanced riders who own motorcycles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Russell)

VA Track upgrades for new PT test requirements
October 21, 2010 — The Virginia Track, located on Virginia Avenue, is currently closed for resurfacing that began Oct... MORE

Base Pride Program tidies up Andrews
October 13, 2010 — In an effort to clean up Joint Base Andrews and maintain a level consistent with being home to not... 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...