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Andrews recognizes National Police Week with tributes and challenges
May 23, 2025 — In honor of National Police Week, Joint Base Andrews hosted a series of events from May 12 to 16, 2025, in recognition of fallen defenders and their commitment of military and civilian law enforcement ensuring safety at home and abroad... MORE

Members of the 316th Security Forces Group salute during the playing of the national anthem at the National Police Week opening ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2025. Established in 1962, National Police Week is an annual observance that honors local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Patrick Griffith)

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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...