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Joint Base Andrews proud to host 11th Bombardment Group reunion
May 23, 2012 — History was brought to life through stories from members of the 11th Bombardment group and their families during their reunion held here May 15-19. Their visit was filled with multiple events during their stay in the National Capital Region (NCR).The veterans and their families kicked off the reunion in a major way by participating in Military... MORE

A group of students stop to converse with Bill Brentland during a field trip to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., May 17. Brentland is a retired WWII veteran who experienced the bombing of Pearl Harbor first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)

Prominent leadership granted experience of a lifetime on JCOC 83
May 3, 2012 — A diverse group of leaders from across the nation had a rare opportunity to experience life through the eyes of service members from each branch of the Department of Defense on a week-long tour to various military bases in the United States during the 83rd Joint Civilian Orientation Conference, which began April 22."The purpose of the JCOC is to... MORE

Joint Civilian Orientation Conference attendees are given a briefing in front of a CV-22 from the 8th Special Operations Squadron on the flightline at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 24, 2012. JCOC attendees toured static aircraft as part of their visit to Hurlburt Field. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Hayden K. Hyatt)

Team Andrews encourages local elementary kids to Aim High at a Career Day event
April 27, 2012 — Team Andrews' leadership and professionals in the surrounding community encouraged children to foster a love for learning, set goals and Aim High at a Career day event at Gladys Noon Elementary school in Bladensburg, Md. on April 20. The career day event commenced with a gourmet breakfast buffet followed by a musical performance given by a trio of... MORE

Andrews home to the Elite
April 19, 2012 — A first impression can quickly turn into a lasting impression. From the way a person carries themselves, down to the way they simply look, a first impression often shapes how a person and their affiliates are perceived. When entering a military installation, the keepers of these first and lasting impressions tend to fall on the hands of the... MORE

Elite Gate Guards Tech. Sgt. Scott Gero and Airman 1st Class Blake Miller pose in front of the Joint Base Andrews Main Gate April 16. Differences between Elite Gate Guards and Andrews’ original gate guards include a revamped uniform and higher standards of performance. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lindsey A. Porter)

1HS exhibits precision, dedication to excellence at Orioles opener
April 9, 2012 — Kicking off the sounds of summer, the familiar "whop whop whop" of four UH1N Iroquois from the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Md., highlighted the last note of the National Anthem during a flyover at the Baltimore Orioles' opening-day game at Camden Yards on April 6.These patriotic displays of military strength and precision require... MORE

BALTIMORE, Md. -- A formation of 1st Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Iroquois from Joint Base Andrews, Md., fly in formation over the Camden Yards Stadium during the last note of The National Anthem at the Baltimore Orioles' season opener April 4. These patriotic displays of military strength and precision require a considerable amount of advanced planning and coordination, but are an important part of showing the American people that their Air Force is the best in the world. (Photo/Bobby Jones)

Team Andrews family comes together after fire
April 5, 2012 — After a fire in base housing destroyed a row of town homes March 29, several Team Andrews families escaped with not much more than their lives. No lives were lost, and only two people were treated for minor injuries related to the fire.Showcasing the Team Andrews spirit, service members, spouses and community members came together to provide... MORE

Senior Airman Amy Breeden, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, organizes food and household items March 30. The items were donated to the Andrews Attic in support of families effected by a base housing fire that occurred March 29. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Turner)

It's Hammer Time at the Auto Hobby Center
March 28, 2012 — Sparks flew and hammers wailed at the Andrews Auto Hobby Center on March 25 as Team Andrews members participated in an introduction to body repair and refinishing class. Working with tools and materials provided by Maaco of Waldorf, and under guidance of three Maaco employees, the budding body rebuilders learned to repair dents, prepare body panels... MORE

Paul Faucheux, owner of Maaco of Waldorf, instructs Team Andrews members as they sand a car hood with a dual-action sander during a body shop class at the Andrews Auto Hobby Center on March 25. Faucheux sponsored the class, which was an introduction to the fundamentals of basic body repair and refinishing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Torey Griffith)(released)

Pharmacy safety, options are priority for beneficiaries
March 7, 2012 — Joint Base Andrew's pharmacies fill thousands of prescriptions daily. Every prescription, no matter how simple or complex, goes through the same basic steps to maximize patient safety. Due to current reorganization and Base Realignment and Closure actions, even more beneficiaries are utilizing Andrews pharmacies, which means beneficiaries may... MORE

Staff Sgt. Clifton Newell, (squadron) pharmacy vault custodian mixes a magic mouth wash solution for a patient at the Malcolm Grow Medical Center Main Pharmacy on March 6. The mouth wash is used to soothe cankers, sore throats and other mouth irritations. (Photo/Bobby Jones)

Mustache March maximizes manliness
March 6, 2012 — What makes a man a man? Is it stature or power? Fame or fortune? A fast car or a big gun? From the master of the T-top Trans Am, Burt Reynolds, to the bad boy of breakfast buffets, Ron Swanson, powerful males around the world share one feature that is the universal symbol of manhood: the mustache."Mustache March," an Air Force tradition with roots... MORE

AFI 36-2903, Section 3.1.2.2. states, “… male Airmen may have mustaches; however they will be conservative (moderate, being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme) and will not extend downward beyond the lip line of the upper lip or extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from both corners of the mouth. See Figure 3-1, reference points B, C, and D.” (U.S. Air Force Graphic/Senior Airman Torey Griffith)

Behind Oz's Curtain: Chief's Own Protocol runs the machine
March 2, 2012 — We see them running around at base events with artificially calm exteriors while dealing with constant changes, last minute conflicts and the forever 'unexpected.' As the brains, brawn and backbone of every wing event, the 11th Wing Protocol office is one of extreme fortitude.Their mission is to deliver first-rate hospitality and support to... MORE