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New wheels steeped in old tradition: Joint Base Andrews fire truck push-in ceremony
March 1, 2024 — Base leaders and community members gathered at Fire Station 2 for a fire truck push-in ceremony, celebrating the arrival of two new firefighting assets, Friday... MORE

One of two new fire trucks sit on display outside of Fire Station 2 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 1, 2024.

Celebrating Black History Month with arts and honor
February 29, 2024 — The Community Commons was abuzz with expressions of culture as it hosted a special Black History Month event Thursday, themed "African American and the Arts." Attendees experienced music, fashion, poetry, and provisions, in a celebration aimed at both Department of Defense members and the base community... MORE

Art is displayed at the Black History Month event at Joint Base Andrews.

Joint Base Andrews’ promotion testing goes digital
February 27, 2024 — In a landmark move toward modernization, the U.S. Air Force is set to revolutionize its promotion testing system with the introduction of Electronic Weighted Airman Promotion System (eWAPS) testing starting February 2024.The transition to eWAPS marks a departure from the traditional pencil-and-paper testing method, as the Air Force adopts contemporary practices in personnel development in an effort to make the promotion process more efficient and fair... MORE

Nancy Floyd, 316th Force Support Squadron test control officer, gives an initial Electronic Weighted Airman Promotion System test briefing at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 20, 2024.

Putting the mind in MindGym
February 15, 2024 — A sensory deprivation, bio-responsive mindfulness Lumena MindGym was installed on base at the West Side Fitness Center, Feb. 9... MORE

Brandon Murphy, left, head of growth at Lumena, speaks about the new installation of MindGym to U.S. Air Force Col. Parkin C. “Gage” Bryson, 316th Wing deputy commander, at the Tactical Fitness Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 9, 2024.

Master the art of 3D printing: Spark X Cell starts new course
December 18, 2023 — Spark X Cell, an innovation laboratory at Andrews, provides services to the installation such as 3D printing, laser engraving, and software and web development. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Bohr, a Spark X Cell innovator, taught during the base’s first Spark X hosted 3D printing class, Dec. 1, 2023... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Bohr, Spark X Cell technician, teaches 3D modeling at the Spark X Idea and Innovation Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 1, 2023.

Security Forces Airmen gear up for first Defenders Challenge since pandemic pause: 'Don’t call it a comeback'
August 31, 2023 — Defenders from across the National Capital Region honed their skills in preparation for the 2023 Defender’s Challenge, Aug. 28-30. The training and tryout sessions were geared towards the upcoming larger competition at Fort Bliss, Texas, scheduled for Oct. 23-27, that pits major command teams against each other during tests of physical endurance and core operational skills... MORE

Military members in uniform talk at a gun range.

CSAF, Tuskegee Airmen recognize 75 years of trailblazing
July 27, 2023 — The event recognized the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and their impact of ensuring Airmen as well as other service members can serve to their full potential... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., center left, and Tuskegee Airmen stand in front of the PT-17 Stearman during the Tuskegee Airmen PT-17 Stearman Aircraft Exchange ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 26, 2023. Generations of Tuskegee Airmen attended the exchange ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

Joint Base Andrews breaks ground on new K-9 kennel
May 19, 2023 — Joint Base Andrews hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the installation's new military working dog kennel, May 9, 2023... MORE

Civilian and military members stand with shovels underneath a U.S. flag.

MH-139 Grey Wolf visits Joint Base Andrews
April 3, 2023 — The MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter arrived at JBA, March 28, 2023. It is slated to provide emergency security response for nuclear security missions within Air Force Global Strike Command and contingency response and airlift to the Air Force District of Washington... MORE

An MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter lands at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 28, 2023.

1st Helicopter Squadron welcomes new chiropractic clinic
January 6, 2023 — The 1st Helicopter Squadron hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome a new chiropractic clinic being embedded into their squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 4, 2023... MORE

Col. Todd Randolph, right, 316th Wing and installation commander, cuts a ribbon with Dr. Thomas Bui, Human Performance Flight chiropractor, for the grand opening of a new chiropractic clinic at the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 4, 2023.

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