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Joint Base Andrews hosts Capitol K-9 Trials competition
May 21, 2023
— Law enforcement working dogs and their handlers demonstrated their skills to fight for first place during the “Capitol K-9 Trials” competition May 20...
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Joint Base Andrews Pre-Raven Course prepares candidates for mental, physical challenges
February 3, 2023
— Security Forces is the largest career field in the Air Force, with thousands of Airmen protecting military bases around the world. Among the masses are small groups of defenders that carry a special title, an achievement that requires hours of intense training, immense physical strength and mental fortitude. These Airmen are known as Phoenix Ravens. ...
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316th Security Support Squadron completes SMC training
August 25, 2022
— Five members of the 316th Security Support Squadron completed their annual weapons proficiency training in an exercise known as “shoot, move, communicate,” or SMC, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 23, 2022...
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MWD team attends training, furthers capabilities
April 8, 2022
— The 316th Security Support Squadron’s military working dog section attended an interagency training to enhance Joint Base Andrews’ MWD explosive detection capabilities at Thomas A. Edison High School in Alexandria, VA., Apr. 6, 2022. Security forces Airmen had the opportunity to train on 12 different types of explosive components...
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JBA opens new combat arms facility, ensures readiness
November 3, 2021
— Instructors and guests gathered outside for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the newly built Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility on base, Nov. 1, 2021...
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JBA Defenders host 25th anniversary for VSPA
October 17, 2019
— JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The 11th Security Forces Group here hosted the 25th anniversary for the Vietnam Security Police Association, Oct. 10.“We do this to remember our fallen brothers and sisters,” said Jerry Nelson, Vietnam veteran and VSPA president. “We’ve existed for 25 years, and every year we find a time to come together.” This year’s...
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New X-Ray system increases safety on JBA
June 4, 2019
— On June 3, 2019, JBA installed a Z Portal Vehicle X-Ray, used to conduct a more thorough search of commercial vehicles entering the installation...
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K9 Chronicles
April 1, 2019
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K9 Chronicles
March 18, 2019
— How long have you been working with the dog?- February of 2018How do you like working with him? - I love it. I always have someone to talk to, whether he’s listening or not. I get to see the work we put in. If he has an issue with something, we spend time to fix the issue and you can see the progression of the work you put in.Take me through the...
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K-9 competitors honor National Police Week
May 18, 2018
— To honor law enforcement members during National Police Week, the 11th Security Support Squadron here hosted a K-9 competition May 14-15. ...
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Pre-Raven; Do you have what it takes?
March 2, 2017
— Battle cries pierce the air as 10 Army and Air Force security forces and military police members perform baton maneuvers in unison to the beat of their instructor’s orders. These Airmen and Soldiers have taken the first step to becoming Fly-Away Security Team certified and possibly moving on to earning the title of “Phoenix Raven,” specially...
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JBA supports JROTC with base tour
February 21, 2017
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JBA hosts media day
January 17, 2017
— A media day, highlighting base units who with be participating in the 58th Presidential Inauguration, was hosted here, Jan. 13, 2017.The event allowed local and national media to interview Air Force leaders and Airmen who will be participating in the 58th Presidential Inauguration.The media included an inaugural parade demonstration of the Air...
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