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  • Capital Flyer takes final flight

    After more than seven decades, the Capital Flyer newspaper makes its final flight, ending a rich legacy that dates back to the inception of "The Springboard," the first base newspaper at Camp Springs Army Air Base.As I write this, my last Capital Flyer entry, I do so with mixed emotions. I'm excited

  • Retiring commander reflects on career, family, faith

    After serving more than 25 years on active duty, Col. Ken Rizer, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, is slated to retire in a ceremony here on July 6. Surrounded by friends, family members and fellow coworkers, Rizer's dual retirement and change-of-command ceremony will commemorate his extensive

  • Team Andrews Airman helps brings cash flow back to Iraq

    In August 2010, President Barack Obama announced the end of the combat mission in Iraq. In December 2011, images of the last U.S. servicemembers leaving the country flooded the media. But they weren't the last to leave. A handful of U.S. servicemembers, alongside a strong U.S. and international

  • MANning the Homefront links male military spouses

    It has been said that spouses have the toughest job in the military. They support the military member and their children through frequent moves, long spans without their significant other due to deployments, and even learn a new language filled with acronyms, "hooahs" and the occasional "roger

  • 744 CS's Airmen Motivation Program 'amps' up fellow service members

    What could motivate you to wake up at 4:30 a.m.? Is it free food? A guaranteed spot in the HOV lane? The ever-dreaded mandatory unit formation? For most, it would probably take much more than mental fortitude to relinquish the comfort of warm bed sheets before the sun is up. But for some, the

  • Andrews command chief to retire

    After serving in the Air Force more than 28 years, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews Command Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley is slated to retire in a ceremony here on June 8. While serving as Andrews' command chief, Brinkley was responsible for the quality of life and installation support of more

  • Joint Base Andrews proud to host 11th Bombardment Group reunion

    History was brought to life through stories from members of the 11th Bombardment group and their families during their reunion held here May 15-19. Their visit was filled with multiple events during their stay in the National Capital Region.The veterans and their families kicked off the reunion in a

  • Community leaders granted experience of a lifetime on JCOC 83

    A diverse group of leaders from across the nation had a rare opportunity to experience life through the eyes of service members from each branch of the Department of Defense on a week-long tour to various military bases in the United States during the 83rd Joint Civilian Orientation Conference,

  • AF Art Program preserves AFDW in paint

    A unique program recently brought a large group of artists around to witness Air Force District of Washington's unique roles, missions and people. The United States Air Force Art Collection documents the story of the Air Force through the universal language of art, according to their mission

  • Andrews Elite Gate Guards make lasting impressions

    A first impression can quickly turn into a lasting impression. From the way a person carries themselves, down to the way they simply look, a first impression often shapes how a person and their affiliates are perceived. When entering a military installation, the keepers of these first and lasting