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Joint Base Andrews conducts street cordon rehearsal for 60th Presidential Inauguration
January 17, 2025 — U.S. Airmen assigned to the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region participate during a street cordon rehearsal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 16, 2025. The rehearsal included participation from the 316th Wing, 844th Communications Group, and members with the 11th Wing, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., to practice and validate plans for the 60th Presidential Inauguration. Historically, up to 5,000 military personnel have provided ceremonial support during the inaugural period, which is defined as the five days before and four days after the presidential inauguration... MORE

A U.S. Airman assigned to the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region participates in a street cordon rehearsal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 16, 2025. This rehearsal prepared the service members for street cordon duties at the 60th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

JBA Fisher House celebrates 30 years of support
October 4, 2024 — The Joint Base Andrews Fisher House commemorated its 30th anniversary with a celebration event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 26, 2024. The event also honored the legacy of Zachary Fisher, founder of the Fisher House Foundation, on what would have been his birthday. Located within walking distance of the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center, the Fisher House offers care for families of active-duty members, veterans, and retirees who receive treatment at the base’s medical facilities or local hospitals. The foundation was created to keep families together during challenging times without the financial burden of lodging expenses... MORE

Joint Base Andrews Fisher House supporters prepare to cut the ceremonial cake during the 30th anniversary event of the Fisher House, Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 26, 2024. The event celebrated three decades of unwavering support to military families, highlighting the Fisher House's mission of providing a "home away from home" for those receiving medical care at nearby hospitals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

Mission Ready, Family Steady: The Rollis
August 12, 2024 — Tech. Sgt. Joshua Rolli and Kaitlyn Rolli understand that when you find the right community, they become an extension of your own family. For the Rollis, their civil engineering family has meant everything to them during their ten years of marriage... MORE

A family poses for a group photo with the Washington Monument behind them.

Americans released from Russian custody arrive at Joint Base Andrews
August 2, 2024 — Three Americans released from Russian custody were greeted by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and reunited with their family members upon arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Thursday... MORE

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Joint Base Andrews welcomes new 316th Wing and installation commander
July 2, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh assumed command of the 316th Wing and installation during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Tuesday... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, renders his first salute as the new 316th Wing and installation commander

316th Wing celebrates previous year’s achievements, legacy
February 23, 2024 — The 316th Wing held its 2023 annual awards ceremony, where its members gathered to celebrate the organization’s achievements, Feb. 22... MORE

U.S. Air Force service members watch and wait as the Legacy Challenge commences.

Joint Base Andrews' namesake, World War II bomber crew honored in Iceland
May 5, 2023 — Icelandic and U.S. citizens held a ceremony on May 3, 2023, to mark the 80th anniversary of the B-24 Liberator bomber “Hot Stuff” crash that killed 14 of its 15 passengers and crew, including Lt. Gen. Frank Maxwell Andrews... MORE

A crowd watches as military members raise two flags onto poles.

Inaugural STEAM competition pushes local students above and beyond
April 21, 2023 — More than 100 students from local high schools attended the base's inaugural Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Competition and Exhibition, April 20, 2023. ... MORE

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Joint Base Andrews welcomes new honorary commanders
March 3, 2023 — Joint Base Andrews welcomed 16 community and civic leaders into the 2023 Honorary Commanders Program during an induction ceremony at The Club at Andrews, March 2. The JB Andrews Honorary Commander Program has been in existence for almost 20 years to allow communication and partnerships between key leaders of the base and surrounding community... MORE

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, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling rideshare program goes live
February 28, 2023 — Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., paired together to kick off a new program allowing the rideshare company Uber to transport passengers with installation access to and from the bases starting March 1. ... MORE

Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling launched a new rideshare program on March 1, 2023. The project was an effort to make traveling easier for the people who live, work or transit through the installations. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Spencer Slocum)

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USAF Band members march at POTUS Jimmy Carter's State Funeral.

Final honors: Air Force Band supports President Carter state funeral events

Military bands, including The U.S. Air Force Band, joined JTF-NCR’s overall support through musical performances at key moments during former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral Jan. 4-9. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Dec...

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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...