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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)

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)

Spring changes in the air: JBA says goodbye to 11th Wing, welcomes 316th
June 9, 2020 — As the temperature begins to rise and flowers blossom to their full extent, it becomes evident seasonal change is in the air. With summer months approaching, military families globally gear up for permanent change of station season. This summer, families aren’t the only ones preparing for adjustments. Joint Base Andrews is going through a spring change of its own as it says goodbye to the prestigious 11th Wing and welcomes the 316th Wing. ... MORE

Members of the 11th Wing furl and case the squadron and group guidons belonging to the 316th Wing during a 316th Wing to 11th Wing mission movement ceremony on Oct. 1, 2010, in Hangar 3 here.

Aircrew members MEDEVAC infant twins during COVID-19
April 3, 2020 — On March 30, 2020, a C-17 Globemaster III departed from Osan Air Base, South Korea, and landed at its final destination at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland later that same evening... MORE

MLK day interviews
January 20, 2020 — A video featuring Joint Base Andrews Airmen about the impacts MLK had on todays military. ... MORE

JBA hosts 2019 Small Business Summit
June 14, 2019 — Joint Base Andrews hosted the 2019 Small Business Summit here, June 13, 2019... MORE

Memorial Day remembrance
May 30, 2019 — In the spring of 1865, the U.S. Civil War ended with a devastating loss for America -- more lives were claimed than any other conflict in U.S. history... MORE

JBA children take off in new playground
January 23, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews opened a new indoor playground Jan. 22, 2018 at the Community Commons. The playground has a small tree house, a two level gymnasium, a slide and a section for children under the age of one to play. The playground was created following a JBA community request... MORE

11th WG Airmen train during ATSO Rodeo
January 18, 2018 — 11th Wing Airmen took part in the Ability to Survive and Operate Rodeo full-spectrum readiness training here Jan. 18, 2018. The training is designed to enhance Airmen performance in emergency situations. The ATSO Rodeo was comprised of donning Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear, performing self-aid buddy care, defensive fighting positions and pre- and post-chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense attack simulations. ... MORE

USAF Band kicks off 2017 holiday season
December 5, 2017 — To kick off their holiday concert season, the U.S. Air Force Band surprised visitors at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center atrium in Oxon Hill, Maryland, Nov. 29... MORE

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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...