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113th Wing and Civil Air Patrol join forces for Operation Fertile Keynote
April 5, 2023 — The 113th Wing and the Civil Air Patrol joined forces for their monthly exercise, Operation Fertile Keynote, March 30, 2023... MORE

Alex Wagner, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, sits in a Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 Skylane airplane before takeoff at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 30, 2023.

316th Medical Group prepares for MHS Genesis
February 22, 2023 — On March 25, 2023, the National Capital Region Military Health System will transition to MHS GENESIS, a new electronic health record and patient portal. The 316th Medical Group at JBA and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., will be impacted by this major transition... MORE

Military and civilians sit at a table with laptops during a meeting.

A dose of virtual reality: Pilots enhance 316th OSS helicopter simulator for training needs
December 1, 2022 — First Lt. Joseph Mull, a 1st Helicopter Squadron pilot at Joint Base Andrews, Md., was flying one of two UH-1N Hueys in formation over the National Capital Region... MORE

Maj. Mitchell Clapp, 316th Operations Support Squadron assistant director of operations, monitors a training mission on the virtual-reality helicopter flight simulator system at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 25, 2022.

JBA welcomes 31st Pilot for a Day
September 1, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews welcomed 8-year-old Elias “Eli” Tadli, as the 31st Pilot for a Day participant from the Check-6 Foundation today... MORE

Eight-year-old Elias “Eli” Tadli from Jefferson, Md., poses for a photo with his family and members of the 113th Operations Squadron during a Pilot for a Day visit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 1, 2022.

JBA 2022 Air & Space Expo: Don't blink!
July 23, 2022 — Pack your bags! The 2022 Air Show is boarding September 17-18 and you do NOT want to miss this flight! You'll be flying with the Thunderbirds, U.S. Army Golden Knights, a P-51 heritage flight and more!... MORE

316th Medical Group changes command
July 21, 2022 — Col. Robert A. Corby accepted command today of the 316th Medical Group from Col. Todd Randolph, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews installation commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2022... MORE

Col. Robert A. Corby, right, accepts command of the 316th Medical Group from Col. Todd Randolph, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews installation commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2022. Chief Master Sgt. William Schumacher, 316th MDG senior enlisted leader, center, looks on.

JBA 2022 Air & Space Expo: Start the countdown!
June 2, 2022 — Short video in preparation for the upcoming Joint Base Andrews Andrews Air & Space Expo. ... MORE

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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...