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  • 459 AMXS holds change of command ceremony

    The 459th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron held a change of command ceremony at Hangar 11 here, July 13.Maj. Cynthia Vernier assumed command of the 459 AMXS which was previously held by Lt. Col. Kirsten Palmer."I feel extremely blessed that I get to do what I love, not very many people can say that

  • Joint Base Andrews will return to normal operations Thursday, July 18, 2013

    Joint Base Andrews will resume normal operations this evening starting at 5 p.m., and be fully operational tomorrow, July 18th, 2013, due to the lifting of the water emergency situation by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. WSSC officials notified the base that they were able to further

  • Joint Base Andrews will return to normal operations Thursday, July 18, 2013

    Joint Base Andrews will resume normal operations this evening starting at 5 p.m., and be fully operational tomorrow, July 18th, 2013, due to the lifting of the water emergency situation by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. WSSC officials notified the base that they were able to further

  • Joint Base Andrews responds to water outage

    Based on pending water outage, Joint Base Andrews is reducing operations to mission-essential functions only. Most regular employees, except those required to perform mission-essential duties are excused without charge to leave. The only mission-essential personnel for the 459th Air Refueling Wing

  • MOF becomes deactivated during ceremony

    An inactivation ceremony for the 459th Maintenance Operations Flight was held at Hangar 11 here, July 13. The MOF was inactivated due to Air Force budgetary decisions and reorganization within the Air Force. In the ceremony, Lt. Col. Erica Foster, 459 MOF commander, relinquished command to Col.

  • Drivers Take Heed - New Barrier Light Sequence in effect

    The Team Andrews community is reminded the new vehicle barrier lighting sequence will take effect July 8 across all Air Force installations and will continue until further notice. The new vehicle barrier light sequence is as follows:Seeing no lights on a barrier means the same as a green traffic

  • Senior leaders remember fallen heroes on America's birthday

    Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody send the following Independence Day message to the men and women of the U.S. Air Force:Happy Birthday, America! For 237 years, our Nation has been built

  • Wounded Warriors adapt, overcome at Andrews sports camp

    More than 30 Air Force Wounded Warriors gathered at the West Fitness Center on June 26, to kick off a two-day adaptive sports camp designed to help them overcome their challenges and enjoy a physically active lifestyle.This was the first Air Force Wounded Warriors Adaptive Sports Camp held

  • Total force trifecta pulls off tanker-fighter mission

    The U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve all have different missions when providing air power and support across the globe. When added together, they become a trifecta called the Total Force Integration and provide enhanced combat capability and increased force-wide efficiency by

  • Summertime - Inspires fun, requires safety

    Once again the earth has made its path around the sun, bringing us to longer days and shorter nights. The hot summer sun can ignite a primal instinct for freedom, fun and adventure in the human spirit. Before stepping out to enjoy the warm days ahead, be mindful the Critical Days of Summer are in