Press Releases

MEDIA ADVISORY: President Biden to depart Joint Base Andrews in sendoff ceremony
January 17, 2025 — President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and First Lady Jill Biden will depart from Joint Base Andrews in a sendoff ceremony on Monday, Jan. 20 following the presidential inauguration. President Biden will deliver his first speech as a former President of the United States and be farewelled by those who served in his Administration. Following the speech, President Biden and Dr. Biden will ceremonially depart with full honors... MORE

Upcoming sUAS flights over Joint Base Andrews
January 12, 2025 — From Jan. 13-15, the Civil Air Patrol, in support of Air Forces Northern, will conduct calibration flights with small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) over Joint Base Andrews. The purpose of these flights is to test the integration of various sensors and systems. To ensure a safe and efficient operation, all flights have been carefully scheduled and coordinated in advance... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Joint Base Andrews breaks ground on $25M child development center
December 10, 2024 — A new era of childcare and family support began today at Joint Base Andrews as leaders and community members celebrated the groundbreaking of a new Child Development Center (CDC), Dec. 10. The 26,000-square-foot facility, scheduled for completion in 2026, will create 80 new childcare provider positions, invest $25 million in local businesses, and serve over 160 military children — representing a significant investment in the quality of life for military families and the regional community. ... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree stops at Joint Base Andrews before lighting
December 3, 2024 — B-Roll is now available of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree passing through Joint Base Andrews on Thursday, Nov. 21st. The base was the tree’s final stop before heading to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the holiday season. The tree will be lit on Dec. 3rd... MORE

UPDATE: JBA to Lift Lockdown at 6 p.m.
March 30, 2023 — At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, Joint Base Andrews initiated lockdown procedures after an armed individual was reported near base housing. This is not an active shooter situation, as no shots have been fired. There are no reported injuries or deaths... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Joint Base Andrews lowers health protection condition
June 29, 2020 — Joint Base Andrews lowered its health protection condition (HPCON) at 5 a.m. this morning to better align with the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the base and the local community... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Jordan donates personal protective equipment at Joint Base Andrews for COVID-19 response
June 23, 2020 — Personal protective equipment donated by the Jordanian government to support COVID-19 response efforts arrived on Joint Base Andrews this afternoon. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will distribute the supplies to various states throughout the country. ... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Pakistani military plane lands at Joint Base Andrews with donation for COVID-19 response
May 21, 2020 — A Pakistan Air Force transport aircraft landed at Joint Base Andrews this afternoon with 100,000 protective masks and 25,000 coveralls for donation to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for COVID-19 response efforts... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Republic of Korea plane lands at Joint Base Andrews with 500,000 protective masks
May 12, 2020 — A Republic of Korea military transport aircraft landed at Joint Base Andrews this morning with 500,000 protective masks for donation to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use in its response to COVID-19... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Turkey lands airbus loaded with COVID-19 medical supplies at JBA
April 28, 2020 — A Turkish Airbus A400M Atlas carrying COVID-19 supplies arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Md., at approximately 5:30 p.m. on April 28, 2020... MORE