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Body builder exceeds Air Force fitness standards
October 13, 2010 — Early morning light illuminated the sweat-drenched, sculpted face of Tech. Sgt. Khristine Farmer as... MORE

Technical Sergeant Khristine D. Farmer, 1st Airlift Squadron Special Airlift Missions flight attendant instructor/element leader performs a set of exercises to tone her quadriceps on the leg press machine at the West Fitness Center, Oct. 7, prior to an up-coming body building competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Bobby Jones)

11th Wing to host its first Sports Day on Joint Base Andrews
October 7, 2010 — The new 11th Wing is scheduled to host its first Sports Day Oct. 8 at various locations throughout... MORE

New MyCAA program resumes in October
October 6, 2010 — The Office of the Secretary of Defense announced July 20 that the My Career Advancement Accounts... MORE

The Future is Now at Joint Base Andrews NAF-Washington: The Expeditionary Combat Support System
October 5, 2010 — The Air Force is in the midst of an historical transformation. The way the Air Force is organized... MORE

1st Heli receives 2010 Verne Orr Award
September 24, 2010 — Joint Base Andrews' 1st Helicopter Squadron received the 2010 Verne Orr award Sept. 13 at the Air... MORE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The 1st Helicopter Squadron optimized human resources and aircraft to allow 365 days of continuous contingency response coverage for our nation’s Capital and support for our government’s most senior leaders. The squadron supported the Presidential Inauguration with 18 flights and an innovative forward deployment model which slashed response time by 40 percent, while de-conflicting helicopter operations with a crowd of two million attendees. Fills 100 percent of the Capital’s priority alerts with 50 percents of validated manpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michael Pausic).

Team Andrews/Bolling unite at AF Marathon
September 24, 2010 — Fitness, Teamwork and community came together this weekend as the Air Force hosted its 14th annual... MORE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- First Lt. Thomas Hanson, center, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron Operations Support Squadron officer in charge, crosses the finish line with a run time of 3:14:38 at the Air Force Marathon in Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 18. He was the lead performer for ‘Team Andrews.’ (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Marasky)

Servicemembers receive a special thank you at the Air Show
May 16, 2010 — Among the thousands of attendees at the 2010 Joint Service Open House, held here May 14 through 16,... MORE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - Lt. Cmdr. Amy Tomlinson, the events coordinator for the Navy Blue Angels, receives a coin from Rizzy Wieser, a nine year-old girl who traveled from Florida to say thank you to service members at the Joint Service Open House here May 16. JSOH allows members of the public an excellent opportunity to meet and interact with the men and women of the Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Marasky)

Airmen utilize CrossFit to get back in shape
April 8, 2010 — Airmen are not immune to weight gain, and may at times fall off track when maintaining their... MORE

AFAF kicks-off Monday
March 12, 2010 — The 2010 Air Force Assistance Fund is scheduled to begin for the Air Force District of Washington... MORE

Airey House, Court dedicated to first chief master sergeant of the Air Force
March 12, 2010 — The chief master sergeant of the Air Force quarters and the street the quarters reside on were... MORE

Colonel Steven Shepro, Joint Base Andrews/316th Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy, retired Chief Master Sgt. Dale Airey, and Mike Dowling, Clark Realty representative unveil a plaque during a dedication ceremony at 1 Airey Court, Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 10, 2010. The chief master sergeant of the Air Force’s new quarters, now “Airey House,” were dedicated to the first chief master sergeant of the Air Force, Paul W. Airey. Five former chief master sergeants of the Air Force and their spouses, members of Chief Airey’s family, Lt. Gen. William L. Shelton, assistant vice chief of staff, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, and members of Team Andrews attended. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Perry Aston)

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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...