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School-age Programs transition into summer
June 17, 2014 — The Air Force School-Age Program, a before and after school program, has come to a close with the... MORE

Zachary Hjelstrom plays with blocks at the Joint Base Andrews Youth Center as part of an Air Force School-Age Program, June 4, 2014. SAP’s mission is to provide a safe, supervised and healthy environment for children that supports success in school, literacy, community involvement, recreational and leisure activities. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

Do Your Part and Vote
June 11, 2014 — There is still time to exercise your right to vote. Please register and request your absentee ballot... MORE

The Andrews Installation Voting Office is located in the base library, which is at the corner of Brookley Ave. and D Street. Hours are:
Monday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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Voter registration easy, necessary requirement to participate in elections
June 11, 2014 — In order to vote in your state's primary or the general election, one must be registered to vote in... MORE

My Hero; My dad - JROTC grad wins National Essay Contest
May 22, 2014 — Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Cadet, Lt. Kristina Franke was presented with an award on... MORE

Master Sgt. John Franke and his wife Stephanie, stand with their young son and daughter, Air Force JROTC Cadet, Lt. Kristina Franke, after she won the Armed Services YMCA National Essay Contest on May 15, 2014, at the Arlington Career Center, Va. According to her essay, her father, 11th Security Forces Group superintendent of resources, is her military hero. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Amber J. Russell)

Don't Drive 'Intexticated'
December 31, 2013 — Accidents related to distracted driving have increased significantly across the Air Force over the... MORE

AF tuition assistance application window delayed for FY14
August 29, 2013 — Airmen applying for tuition assistance in fiscal 2014 will see several changes in both eligibility... MORE

Imagine Andrews begins anew in 2013
August 20, 2013 — Sporting Imagine Andrews Public Charter School uniforms, young children from kindergarten to sixth... MORE

Fatima Bynum and her sixth grade daughter unite after Nikala's first day of school at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Imagine Andrews Public Charter School on Aug. 19, 2013. This is the first year sixth graders attend IAPCS. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Ms. Amber J. Russell)

Team Andrews support MFS Back-to-School Bash
August 9, 2013 — The days of endlessly playing with electronic devices and outdoor play until dusk are coming to a... MORE

Lidia Mason, Youth Center member and daughter of Maj. Johnnie Mason, 844 Communications Group deputy of plans and programs, learns to operate remote cars with FIRST Robotics at the Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 15, 2013, held at the Youth Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Military and Family Support Center sponsored the event to encourage students to engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathemetics, STEM. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Ms. Amber J. Russell)

Putting boots down; getting business off the ground
June 6, 2013 — In effort to assist transitioning members to civilian life, each month, Team Andrews Military Family... MORE

Civilian Assistance Resources
March 15, 2013 — With the economy under duress, it is necessary for families to seek opportunities to continue to... 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...