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A symbol of service and leadership: Jimmy Carter’s connections to America’s Airfield
January 9, 2025
Former President Jimmy Carter and first lady Roslynn Carter wave before departing Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, after President Ronald Reagan's inauguration, Jan. 20, 1981. (DoD photo from RG 330 Office of the Secretary of Defense Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files)

Fire Explorer Academy
August 8, 2019
A cadet runs with a fire hose during a demonstration on the last day of the Fire Explorer Program on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 27, 2019. Each cadet was challenged to perform search and rescue procedures, CPR, operate a fire hose, and put out a controlled fire in a timely manner.

NCR Airmen win first two games during opening day of Armed Services Classic
June 4, 2018
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Team Andrews stands up CAT for inauguration
January 23, 2017
Lt. Col. David Fink, 11th Wing command post director, receives a status update through his walkie-talkie at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 20, 2017, about Airmen participating in the 58th Presidential Inauguration parade in the District of Columbia. As director, Fink coordinated between the command post and the crisis action team to ensure the proper dissemination of information affecting base entities and Air Force personnel during the historic event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Yanik)

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USAF Band members march at POTUS Jimmy Carter's State Funeral.

Final honors: Air Force Band supports President Carter state funeral events

Military bands, including The U.S. Air Force Band, joined JTF-NCR’s overall support through musical performances at key moments during former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral Jan. 4-9. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Dec...
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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...