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Independence Day hours on Andrews
July 2, 2014 — Many establishments here will either close or alter their hours of operation for the July 3 Air... MORE

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Minot Air Force Base will celebrate Independence Day with a free picnic and fireworks display for base residents. The picnic will begin at 5 p.m. July 4, at Bud Ebert Park. Free hotdogs, hamburgers, chips and soda will be available. The picnic will conclude with a fireworks display at approximately 10:30 p.m. or when darkness falls (U.S. Air Force Graphic)

JBA children 'deploy' in support of Operation KID Mode
June 30, 2014 — MORE

Justin Huddleston, 6, participates in a potato sack race during Operation KID Mode on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 27, 2014. This is the third annual kid-friendly, pretend deployment in-processing event designed to familiarize children with their parents’ deployment experience. (U.S Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Clearwater Nature Center brings scaly friends to JBA
June 25, 2014 — MORE

Kyra Harvey walks around with a black rat snake for children to pet at the library on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 24, 2014. Harvey is a Cosca Regional Park’s Clearwater Nature Center naturalist, who taught JBA families about a variety of reptiles’ behaviors, habitats and anatomy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

Airmen take students under their wings
June 19, 2014 — Joint Base Andrews Airmen mentors and parents of the fifth-grade graduating class of Francis T... MORE

From left to right: Tamika Gaskins, Tech. Sgt. Sheliah McDaniel, Anaya Jackson, 11, Ernest Gaskins and Israel Gaskins, 7, pose for a photo at the Francis T. Evans Elementary School fifth-grade class graduation, Clinton, Md., June 12. The two fifth- grade classes also completed an eight-month mentorship program in which Joint Base Andrews Airmen served as mentors to the students through the Area Coalitions for Education-Excellence program that connects government, military, private sector and community volunteers with public schools. (U.S. Air Force photo/Aimee Fujikawa)

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

Critical Days of Summer 2014 - ORM style
May 30, 2014 — With the Critical Days of Summer at-hand, it is time to shine light on a fundamental value instilled... MORE

This year’s CDoS Air Force-wide theme, "Risk: Double checks, not second thoughts," encourages Airmen to continue to be responsible wingmen and take care of themselves and those who rely upon them. (Courtesy graphic)

Inaugural Heritage Park Tattoo Event
May 14, 2014 — Col. Bill M. Knight, 11th Wing/JBA commander, welcomes the community to the free Inaugural Heritage... MORE

Joint Base Andrews is hosting a free concert at Heritage Park on Saturday, May 17, 2014.

JBA Chapel gathers for Lent
March 13, 2014 — Chapel One is hosting a Lenten Lunch Series consisting of a brief devotional, lunch and fellowship... 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...