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Fire Explorer Academy
August 8, 2019 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron’s firefighter unit orchestrated a 6-day... MORE

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.

America's Airman: SrA Javon D. Tharps
October 5, 2018 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?Flagstaff,... MORE

America's Airman: A1C Kody E. Welsh
September 26, 2018 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?Honesdale,... MORE

America's Airman: A1C Jalene A. Brooks
September 21, 2018 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community) Hometown?St. Croix... MORE

11th WG Airmen train during ATSO Rodeo
January 18, 2018 — 11th Wing Airmen took part in the Ability to Survive and Operate Rodeo full-spectrum readiness training here Jan. 18, 2018. The training is designed to enhance Airmen performance in emergency situations. The ATSO Rodeo was comprised of donning Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear, performing self-aid buddy care, defensive fighting positions and pre- and post-chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense attack simulations. ... MORE

MGMCSC hosts breast cancer awareness event
October 16, 2017 — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer is life altering... MORE

The 11th Medical Group will hold a Breast Cancer Awareness Month event to help increase awareness on Oct. 26, 2017.

Golf demo tees-off awareness month
October 12, 2017 — The Courses at Andrews and the Stand Up and Play Foundation worked together to host a golf... MORE

Anthony Netto, Stand Up and Play Foundation founder, takes aim before striking a golf ball at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 6, 2017. The demonstration was part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time set aside in the U.S. to affirm and recognize the many contributions of American workers with disabilities.

Airmen of Note celebrate 70 years of USAF heritage on West Coast
October 12, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Band premier jazz ensemble, Airmen of Note, toured California, Sept. 22 to Oct... MORE

America’s Airfield showcases 70 years of air superiority
September 18, 2017 — The 2017 JBA Air Show: America’s Air and Space Expo, which was held from Sept 15 to 17, commemorated the U.S. Air Force’s 70th Birthday by highlighting decades of breaking barriers... MORE

JBA Fire Explorer Academy brings the 'heat'
August 2, 2017 — Smoke bellows out of a building on a hot summer day as two teenagers dressed in full firefighting... MORE

Joint Base Andrews Fire Explorer Academy cadets test hose lines during a training exercise.

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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...