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CSAF, Tuskegee Airmen recognize 75 years of trailblazing
July 27, 2023
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 launches environmental cleanup outreach
April 6, 2023

Joint Base Andrews welcomes new honorary commanders
March 3, 2023
Civilian leaders recite the Honorary Commander Oath during an induction ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 2, 2023. The program has been in existence for almost 20 years to allow communication and partnerships between key leaders of the base and surrounding community. (Photo courtesy of Patrick Griffith)

Joint Base Andrews hosts Quality of Life Council
March 1, 2023
Military members and civilians attend the Quality of Life Forum at Joint Base Andrews

JBA bolsters Airman combat skills
December 2, 2022
A Joint Base Andrews Airman retrieves a gas mask during a Airman Combat Skills Training exercise at JBA, Md., December 2, 2022. The semi-annual training included a refresher course in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear and Mission-Oriented Protective Posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

JBA leadership prepares for winter
November 8, 2022
A group of Joint Base Andrews leaders gather for a pre-season inclement weather brief at JBA, Md., Nov. 7, 2022. The group discussed JBA’s Snow and Ice Control plan and participated in a tabletop activity to ensure that all parties understood their roles and responsibilities for the upcoming winter season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

Noise starts tomorrow at JBA
September 15, 2022
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” practice a routine for the Joint Base Andrews 2022 Air & Space Expo upon their arrival at JBA, Md., Sept. 12, 2022. The Thunderbirds perform worldwide to strengthen morale and esprit de corps among Air Force members, support community relations, represent the United States and its armed forces to foreign nations and to project international goodwill. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

316th Security Support Squadron completes SMC training
August 25, 2022
Tech. Sgt. Reece Dinofsky, 316th Security Support Squadron assistant NCO in charge of training, aims an M4 Carbine toward a target during a weapons proficiency training exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 23, 2022. Dinofsky acted as a mentor to three Airmen throughout the “shoot, move, communicate” exercise and created simulated events to enhance their training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

30 days and counting ‘til the 2022 Air & Space Expo is back at JBA!
August 18, 2022
Event attendees walk through the static aircraft displays during the final day of the 2017 Andrews Air Show, Sept. 17, 2017, at Joint Base Andrews, Md.

Honorary commanders visit America's Airfield
August 17, 2022
A group of Joint Base Andrews leadership, honorary commanders and members of the 89th Airlift Wing pose for a photo in front of a Boeing C-32 during an honorary commanders immersion event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 16, 2022. The immersion event was intended to continue maintaining strong relationships with leaders in the local community and highlight the mission of the 89th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

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1st Lt. Cristina Catana poses for a photo.

Cristina Catana is rolling with the punches

Make no plans, roll with the punches. That is the biggest lesson 1st Lt. Cristina Catana learned after her unexpected cancer diagnosis.Originally from Trumbull, Connecticut, Catana is the youngest daughter of two immigrants from Romania. Growing up...
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The U.S. flag waves in the wind at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2024. The flag was lowered to half-staff to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

Upholding our customs and courtesies: The importance of Reveille and Retreat

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...