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Upholding our customs and courtesies: The importance of Reveille and Retreat
November 13, 2024
— 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 is, we are connected to something bigger: The U.S. military. No matter what base you serve at, we are all uniquely shaped by our shared traditions, from saluting to marching. These traditions are part of our collective identity, and shape who we are as a group and how we behave...
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Reducing holiday stress
December 19, 2018
— While the holidays are often filled with joy, additional stress is also likely. Time is valuable and the added holiday shopping, parties, entertaining, and sometimes being separated from loved ones can be challenging.If the stress becomes overwhelming, you may begin to feel sad, become disinterested in previously enjoyable activities, feel tired or...
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'Be There' for someone: Suicide Prevention
September 28, 2018
— September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s an opportunity to increase public awareness about the warning signs of suicide and provide information about the resources available to aid someone in crisis. Furthermore, this month will show how individuals, organizations, and communities can work together to save lives...
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Thank you JBA community
July 9, 2018
— As my time here at Joint Base Andrews winds down, I’ve been thinking about the great things we've been able to accomplish together with our amazing community partners. As I leave this incredible place, I want to use this last opportunity to thank our friends outside the gate for your enduring support of our Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers and Marines over these last two years. ...
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Remembering fallen law enforcement officers
May 17, 2018
— This past Monday, members of the 11 Security Forces Group held a wreath laying ceremony to honor the 128 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2017. While the sacrifices of these heroes often mirror those of military members, public perception rarely affords them equal recognition. For example, service members in uniform are...
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National Police Week 2018 – Remembering the Fallen
May 8, 2018
— Next week, Joint Base Andrews Security Forces will kick off five days of National Police Week activities. Not only will we honor and remember those in law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice, but we will showcase our capabilities as defenders, compete in friendly competition and revel in comradery with our fellow law enforcement officers...
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Avoiding the Hard Way
April 23, 2018
— On June 25th, 1950, the North Korean Army crossed the 38th Parallel headed south. In less than a week they had conquered Seoul, and a few days later they faced a contingent of American military forces assembled in an organization known as Task Force Smith. These proud American military members thought that their mere presence would intimidate the North Koreans. In “This Kind of War” T.R. Fehrenbach said, “It was generally agreed upon that the North Koreans, when they found out who they were fighting, would turn around and go back.” The Americans were wrong!...
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Children's dental health
January 23, 2018
— JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- To raise awareness on the importance of good oral health, members from the 11th Dental Squadron will be participating in National Children’s Dental Health Month. The month’s activities will kick off with a “Toothbrush Exchange” Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at the AAFES Exchange on Joint Base Andrews. Children may bring...
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Communication is key
November 8, 2016
— Effective communication is probably one of the most important life skills we need, especially in professional relationships...
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Celebrating diversity in our Air Force
October 27, 2016
— Many of us trace our ancestry and heritage to countries outside the United States and the “melting pot” history of our nation is well-publicized. Often, we forget how the country we know and love today is a direct result of the fusion of different nationalities, ethnicities and cultures during the past 240 years of our nation’s existence. ...
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