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Jan. 13, 2025
America’s Airfield honors President Jimmy Carter during State Funeral

Joint Base Andrews played a pivotal role in enabling Special Air Mission 39 during the State Funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, Jan. 2-9, 2025, despite a historic winter storm just days before.
Jan. 13, 2025
USSF Honor Guard supports its first state funeral

Joint Ceremonial Honor Guard members representing each military service are participating in the state funeral events honoring former President Jimmy Carter. The Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Honor Guards have all participated in state funerals previously. However, this is the
Jan. 11, 2025
USSF Guardians train to support 2025 Presidential Inauguration

Forty-Five U.S. Space Force members from across the country recently came together at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) to join with the U.S. Space Force Honor Guard for the 60th Presidential Inauguration, scheduled for Jan. 20, 2025.
Jan. 9, 2025
A symbol of service and leadership: Jimmy Carter’s connections to America’s Airfield

As commander in chief from 1977 to 1981, President Jimmy Carter became the seventh president who used Joint Base Andrews – then Andrews Air Force Base – as a hub for presidential air travel.
Jan. 6, 2025
316th CES keeps America’s Airfield operational during winter storm

Despite 10 to 12 inches of heavy snowfall during an overnight winter storm, the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron ensured that America’s Airfield remained open and uninterrupted by clearing snow and ice at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 6, 2025.
Dec. 10, 2024
Investing in families: Andrews breaks ground on $25M child development center

A new era of child care and family support began as leaders and community members gathered Dec. 10 to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for a new child development center, signaling a major infrastructure investment for Joint Base Andrews.
Nov. 26, 2024
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at Joint Base Andrews

Service members and families welcomed the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree for a public viewing on Nov. 21, celebrating its journey from Alaska’s Tongass National Forest.
Nov. 22, 2024
Washington Wizards honor service members for Military Appreciation Night

U.S. Air Force leaders, including Col. Mindy A. P. Davitch and Col. Ryan A. Crowley, joined NBA players at the Washington Wizards' Military Appreciation Night on Nov. 17, 2024, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., where they participated in pregame and halftime ceremonies. The U.S. Air Force
Nov. 20, 2024
Airmen of Note resonates on tour

The Airmen of Note tours Florida, playing 10 shows and participating in educational clinics for aspiring music professionals from Nov. 10-21, 2024. The annual Fall tour helps the band connect with the community and share the story and mission of the U.S. Air Force.
Nov. 15, 2024
Her compass always points home

For many, home is more than just a place—it’s where the roots of identity are cultivated through the influence of family, tradition, and values. For some, home will always call back no matter how far life pulls them away. For Staff Sgt.Casarah Pine, a flight instructor for the U.S. Air Force Honor