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89th AW supports president’s farewell flight
January 12, 2017
Col. Christopher Thompson (center), 89th Airlift Wing vice commander, his wife (center right), Shannon, and Tech. Sgt. Brian Greene (right), Special Airlift Mission passenger services agent, stand at attention as Air Force One taxis with the president to the runway for takeoff at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 10, 2017. Staff Sgt. Heather Alred (left), 811th Security Forces Squadron detail chief, maintained a watchful eye on the perimeter of the flightline until the aircraft was airborne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)
JBA's 89th AW supports First Family's final flight of 2016
December 21, 2016
President Barack Obama, the First Lady and their two daughters arrive at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, Dec. 16, 2016. Their flight to Hawaii out of Joint Base Andrews, Md., supported by the 89th Airlift Wing, was their last on Air Force One for 2016. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Theanne Herrmann)
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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...
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