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Joint Base Andrews inducts seven new Honorary Commanders
March 13, 2014
Mr. Ryan Patrylo, second from the right, owner of Chick-Fil-A, Brandywine, Md, receives an honorary commander’s induction certificate from Col. Bill Knight, 11th Wing commander and Mr. Jim Estepp, JBA senior honorary commander, right, during a ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 7, 2014. Patrylo is the honorary commander for the 89th Maintenance Group. He is joined by Lt Col. Jason Bock, left, deputy commander 89 MXG, far left. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)
JBA spouses key to sustaining military resiliency
January 10, 2014
Liz Waters, Resiliency Training assistant, teaches a resiliency training class to fellow Andrews Key Spouses at the Military and Family Support Center Jan. 8. The class was the first of five and included topics such as self-awareness and stress management. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)
Don't Drive 'Intexticated'
December 31, 2013
Parents and Children Fighting Cancer weather the storm
December 19, 2013
Senior Airman Brian Barry assists Audri, 2, and Ali, 7, daughters of CTM1 Leslie Trotta, stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Boling, Md. operate the F6 EOD robot at the 26th Annual Parents and Children Fighting Cancer Christmas Party on Dec. 14, 2013 in Hangar 3 on Joint Base Andrews, Md. This event allowed PCFC families to spend the day in a winter wonderland offering food, entertainment, gifts, static displays, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Barry is an 11th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Aimee Fujikawa)
Senate confirms James as next secretary of the Air Force
December 13, 2013
Deborah Lee James answers a question posed to her during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee Sept. 19, 2013, in Washington, D.C. James will be the next secretary of the Air Force, according to a Senate confirmation vote Dec 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)
Holiday medical closures announced
November 27, 2013
CFC suspended as shutdown continues
October 16, 2013
FDA warns against dietary supplement
October 16, 2013
PCS orders on hold until shutdown ends
October 16, 2013
Plug-in electric vehicles coming to JBA
October 10, 2013
Col. William Knight, 11th Wing commander, holds a battery-charging device for a plug-in electric vehicle at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Air Force officials selected Joint Bases Andrews and McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., to become the initial federal enclave to replace their entire passenger vehicle fleet with electric models. JBA’s battery-charged versions will consist of cargo/utility-type vehicles such as pickup and flatbed trucks, as well as panel vans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeffrey Allen)
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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...
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