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People first: 316th Wing commander, command chief share vision and priorities at first all call
July 15, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kevin W. Helms, 316th Wing command chief, addressed the wing during their first all call at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 3... MORE

U.S. Air Force Service Member speaks into a microphone he is holding with his left hand while in front of an American flag.

Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at JBA
November 17, 2022 — Service members and families from across the installation came together to see the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree for the last stop on its journey and to be a part of a night of celebration at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2022... MORE

The 78-foot-tall Capitol Christmas Tree is displayed on the bed of a truck at Joint Base Andrews, Nov. 17, 2022. The Red Spruce nicknamed “Ruby” was harvested in the Pisgah National Forest of North Carolina on Nov. 2 and prepared for a nearly 1,000-mile expedition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

Joint Base Andrews hosts professional enhancement seminar for civilians
October 28, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews hosted a Civilian Professional Enhancement Seminar for Department of Defense civilians at the General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center at JBA, Md., Oct. 27 and Oct. 28, 2022... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Slyvester Lawrence, Air Force District of Washington Airman Development Advisor special duty manager, discusses effective communication and strategies during the JBA Civilian Professional Enhancement Seminar at the General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 27, 2022. Throughout the seminar, facilitators and Department of Defense civilians who work across the National Capital Region discussed topics such as effective communication and strategies, ethical leadership, and emotional intelligence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

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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...