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Historical profile: AFMS Airmen enable AFDW’s global impact
July 25, 2024 — The Air Force District of Washington was originally established as Bolling Field Command in December 1946 by the Headquarters Army Air Forces to serve as the single manager for assets in and around the nation’s capital... MORE

Brig. Gen. Frank Gorenc, Air Force District of Washington commander, thanks an injured service member for his service during his visit to the Aeromedical Staging Facility July 10. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tanika Belfield)

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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...