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Andrews powers joint operations for Army’s 250th in the Nation’s Capital
June 18, 2025 — Joint Base Andrews played a pivotal role in supporting the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday celebration in Washington, D.C., providing lodging, logistics, and flightline operations for more than 2,100 soldiers and nearly 50 Army aircraft... MORE

U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters assigned to the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade park on the flight line.

From the flight line to command modules: Civic leaders go behind the scenes with 89th AW
April 28, 2025 — The 89th Airlift Wing welcomed local civic leaders for an immersion tour at Joint Base Andrews, April 8, 2025... MORE

Col. Angela Ochoa, 89th Airlift Wing commander, assists honorary commanders and Andrews Ambassadors with operating a virtual reality headset during an Honorary Commander immersion tour of the 89th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 8, 2025. Attendees received a one-of-a-kind mission brief, a hands-on virtual reality headset experience walking through our aircraft, and toured a C-37 and C-40 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Winn)

Americans released from Russian custody arrive at Joint Base Andrews
August 2, 2024 — Three Americans released from Russian custody were greeted by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and reunited with their family members upon arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Thursday... MORE

A man and woman hug while two people look on.

VC-140B #89001 briefly returns to the wild blue yonder
August 21, 2023 — The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron and contract workers relocated a static U.S. Air Force Lockheed JetStar C-140B display aircraft to its new location next to the 89th Airlift Wing headquarters building at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, August 17-18, 2023... MORE

Contract workers assist a crane operator with positioning a static U.S. Air Force Lockheed JetStar C-140B display aircraft during a relocation project at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, August 18, 2023. The C-140B aircraft were used for Military Airlift Command personnel transports, and also for 89 AW executive airlift operations where the planes were adorned with the distinctive blue and white with gold trim paint design associated with the Special Air Mission assignment and given the designation of VC-140B. (U.S. Air Force photo by Major Scott Terra)

89th Airlift Wing conducts Combat Arms Training, Maintenance
March 13, 2023 — “There are few things that instill a lethal mindset faster than getting behind a weapon system and sending rounds downrange, and we were happy to provide our teammates in the 89th Airlift Wing that opportunity,” said Lt. Col. Nick Mercurio, commander, 316th Security Support Squadron... MORE

We were happy to provide our teammates in the 89th Airlift Wing that opportunity.

Honorary commanders visit America's Airfield
August 17, 2022 — The 89th Airlift Wing hosted an immersion event for honorary commanders on Aug. 16, 2022, at Joint Base Andrews, Md... MORE

A group of Joint Base Andrews leadership, honorary commanders and members of the 89th Airlift Wing pose for a photo in front of a Boeing C-32 during an honorary commanders immersion event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 16, 2022. The immersion event was intended to continue maintaining strong relationships with leaders in the local community and highlight the mission of the 89th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

First joint Spark Tank fosters creative solutions
April 7, 2021 — The SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center on Joint Base Andrews held its first ever joint 316th Wing and 89th Airlift Wing Spark Tank on March 26, 2021. ... MORE

The SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center on Joint Base Andrews held its first ever joint 316th Wing and 89th Airlift Wing Spark Tank on March 26, 2021. The event provided a forum for presenters to bring forward innovative ideas to wing leadership in hopes of improving base operations and quality of life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cary Smith)

Technical sergeant selects announced
August 27, 2020 — Air Force officials released the names of staff sergeants selected for promotion to technical sergeant Aug. 24, including 116 Airmen here... MORE

Air Force officials have selected 8,246 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 28,358 eligible for a selection rate of 29.08 percent in the 20E6 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

18 AF leadership visits 89 AW Airmen
December 14, 2018 — Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Petzel, 18th AF command chief, visited the 89th Airlift Wing at JBA, Md., Dec. 11-13... MORE

Combat photographer receives Bronze Star with Valor
October 5, 2017 — Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace, 89th Airlift Wing public affairs chief, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, the fourth highest military decoration signifying heroism, on August 15, 2017 at Joint Base Andrews... MORE

Col. Eaton shakes hands with SMSgt. Wallace.

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Faces behind the Joint Base Andrews Air Show

From logistics and ground operations to aerial coordination, Airmen, civilians and community partners have been working behind the scenes to bring the 2025 Joint Base Andrews Andrews Air Show to life.The work of these teams spans every corner of the...

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Lessons in leadership for new supervisors

I had the honor of serving as class mentor for Airman Leadership School Class 25-Foxtrot, and I was guest speaker at their graduation on Aug. 28, 2025. Watching these dedicated Airmen complete their first level of professional military education was...