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Honor and legacy: Joint Base Andrews observes National Police Week
May 17, 2024 — Defenders from across Joint Base Andrews participated in a series of events commemorating National Police Week during the week of May 15, 2024. ... MORE

Joint Base Andrews breaks ground on new K-9 kennel
May 19, 2023 — Joint Base Andrews hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the installation's new military working dog kennel, May 9, 2023... MORE

Civilian and military members stand with shovels underneath a U.S. flag.

Molding resilient Defenders
April 4, 2023 — More than 25 Reserve Citizen Defenders with the 459th Security Forces Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, participated in the Integrated Defense Leadership Course from March 13-26, 2023, at Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center and Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio... MORE

Airman 1st Class Jhi Nichols, a fireteam member assigned to the 459th Security Forces Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, fires a M240B machine gun at Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center, Ohio.

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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...