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Budget issues 'no sweat' for Andrews Fitness Center
May 16, 2013 — While they may not be repairing fighter jets with shoestrings and chewing gum, Airmen across the... MORE

Wanted: Additional duty first sergeants
May 7, 2013 — While every Airman has an important role in the Air Force a select few have made it their mission to... MORE

The Joint Base Andrews first sergeants are hosting the AFDW First Sergeant Seminar, May 20-23, at the JBA Smart Center. The seminar is open to National Capital Region Airmen and service members of any military branch in the grade of E6-E7. The registration deadline for the class is May 10. For more information about the first sergeant seminar, contact your first sergeant. (Courtesy graphic)

70 Years Over Maryland: The Captain in Command
May 2, 2013 — For the Army Air Force in 1943, high-flying adventure came like lightning; fast and furious. On May... MORE

Capt. Andrew W. Salter, Jr., the first commanding officer of what would
become Joint Base Andrews, welcomes the first flying trainees at the
Maryland airfield in May 1943. The base achieved full operating capability
on May 2, 1943 and became a super-base controlling much of the Eastern
seaboard's military activities less than two months later. (Army Air Force file photo)

'Every Dollar Counts' ushers in new savings culture for Air Force
May 2, 2013 — With budgets shrinking, Air Force leaders are calling on Airmen to share their best money-saving... MORE

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

Hearts Apart offers support to children
March 12, 2010 — Military families endure everything their servicemember endure from long hours to new duty... MORE

Deployed Andrews NCO ensures medical information systems always ready for downrange providers
March 9, 2010 — In the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group, a large percentage of information is kept electronically... MORE

Staff Sgt. David M. Libby, 779th Medical Support Squadron deployed NCO in charge of medical information systems for the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group, checks over equipment in the medical clinic at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia March 4, 2010. Sergeant Libby cares for all the medical information equipment in the medical group. The 380 EMDG, as part of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, supports Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.

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U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Cchango looks up at his handler, Staff Sgt. Alexis Krippel, during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 6, 2025.

From kennel to couch: MWD Cchango and Nero retire after distinguished service

Military Working Dogs Cchango and Nero were honored during a ceremony Aug. 6, 2025, recognizing their retirement from active duty and adoption into permanent homes...

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, attend the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025.

Continuing the mission: Honoring military veterans in law enforcement

The following are remarks given by Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, at the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025. The remarks have been edited for length and...