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JBA celebrates National Police Week
May 18, 2021 — Airmen from the 316th Security Forces Group participate in a ruck march during National Police Week, May 11, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. National Police Week was established by Congress in 1962 to honor members of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty. JBA celebrated National Police Week with a 5k run and ruck march, security forces demonstrations, bowling, a cornhole tournament, softball games and a barbecue... MORE

Airmen from the 316th Security Forces Group participate in a ruck march during National Police Week, May 11, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. National Police Week was established by Congress in 1962 to honor members of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty. JBA celebrated National Police Week with a 5k run and ruck march, security forces demonstrations, bowling, a cornhole tournament, softball games and a barbecue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Brosam)

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A security policeman of the 76th Security Police Squadron and military working dog provide security as JordanianAirliner departs with King and Queen Hussein Bin-Talal on Jan. 1, 1980.

JBA honors Security Forces legacy during Police Week

Military police at Andrews have gone by many names over the decades, ranging from Military Police to Air Police, and now Security Forces; but their mission has remained committed to safeguarding the installation and enabling the Air Force mission...

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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...