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Winnin' like a Griffin: Shaneka Davis
November 21, 2024 — From left, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin W. Helms, 316th Wing command chief, Shaneka Davis, 316th Force Support Squadron program technician, and Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, take a group photo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14, 2024... MORE

Ms. Shaneka Davis poses after winning an award from Col Oh and Chief Helms

Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen and Guardians need to know
July 28, 2022 — The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23. With more than 4,000 cases in the United States, Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe... MORE

CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass visits CDC 2
May 4, 2022 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass visited Child Development Center 2 here, April 27, to recognize and honor childcare providers during Month of the Military Child... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass poses for a photo with members of her team and providers from the Child Development Center 2 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 27, 2022.

JBA’s CDCs and caretakers show resilience through COVID-19
September 13, 2021 — For most people, March 11, 2020 was when the COVID-19 crisis first became real... MORE

Child-care providers and children from Child Development Center 2 stand together after the Month of the Military Child parade on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 24, 2020. Some of the providers are wearing purple as a visible way to show support and thank military youth for their strength and sacrifices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon)

JBA’s Child and Youth program vs COVID-19 during Month of the Military Child
April 30, 2020 — April is the Month of the Military Child, a time when the Department of Defense, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and the military community honor the sacrifices made by military families worldwide, especially the experiences of children... MORE

Child-care providers and children from Child Development Center 2 wave as a Month of the Military Child parade drives past on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 24, 2020. The parade traveled through JBA’s base housing to show support for children who have parents serving in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon)

JBA raises awareness for child abuse prevention
April 25, 2018 — In addition to being National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and Month of the Military Child, April is also National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the JBA Family Advocacy Program has been busy. To increase attention on the cause, the folks there have been planting pinwheel gardens around the base, teaching students in the child development centers about emotional awareness and providing information to service members and their families on the services that the FAP provides... MORE

11th Dental Squadron visits JP Hoyer CDC
February 23, 2018 — Memebers of the 11th Dental Squadron visited the JP Hoyer Child Development Center to teach the importance of proper oral hygiene during National Children's Dental Health Month... 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...