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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.

Washington Nationals, military leaders honor Black History Month at Arlington National Cemetery
February 6, 2024 — Leaders from Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, along with representatives from the Washington Nationals, gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Black History Month to honor the legacy and contributions of Black Americans to the nation and its military, Feb. 2... MORE

A group of people setting up a wreath at a tomb.

Community gathers for BHM luncheon
February 20, 2018 — Service members and civilians gathered for the Black History Month luncheon at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 14, 2018. The event featured food, music and art rooted in African American culture... MORE

JBA celebrates black history
February 13, 2018 — The 11th Operations Group is scheduled to host several Black History Month events here throughout February... MORE

Andrews celebrates BHM with award-winning film
February 28, 2017 — Base members attended a showing of the movie "Hidden Figures" in celebration of Black History Month... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Linwood Cypress, 779th Medical Group resource management NCO in charge, grabs a soda before watching the movie “Hidden Figures” at the base theater at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 24, 2017. This was an opportunity for base members to watch a free film celebrating Black History Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Maj. Gen. Allen gives speech about BHM
February 15, 2017 — Maj. Gen. Roosevelt Allen, Headquarters U.S. Air Force director of the medical operations and... MORE

Maj. Gen Roosevelt Allen, Office of the Surgeon General medical operations, research director and chief of the dental corps, speaks in honor of Black History Month at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 10, 2017. In addition to the speech, the base is scheduled to view a free movie of “Hidden Figures” at the base theater, Feb. 24, 2017 at 2 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

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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...