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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... MORE

A man in padded clothing is bitten by a dog.

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. ... MORE

Military members in physical training uniforms perform exercises.

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... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Reece Dinofsky, 316th Security Support Squadron assistant NCO in charge of training, aims an M4 Carbine toward a target during a weapons proficiency training exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 23, 2022. Dinofsky acted as a mentor to three Airmen throughout the “shoot, move, communicate” exercise and created simulated events to enhance their training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

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... MORE

Senior Airman Alistair Dela Cruz, 316th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, pets MWD Fill prior to the Multi-Agency K-9 Explosive Training Event at Thomas A. Edison High School in Alexandria, Va., Apr. 6, 2022. Handlers attend this training quarterly and the 316th SSPTS tries to send MWD teams who have never attended in the past. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Spencer Slocum)

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... MORE

Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and installation commander, cuts a ribbon to signify the opening of the new Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 1, 2021. The new facility features many upgrades from the previous building, including a new 21-position firing range, weapons and range equipment maintenance area and office and common spaces for the instructors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Spencer Slocum)

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... MORE

Vietnam Security Police Association members, their family members and Joint Base Andrews Airmen stand for the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 10, 2019. The VSPA visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and JBA as they celebrated their 25th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

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... MORE

K9 Chronicles
April 1, 2019 — K9 Chronicles... MORE

Senior Airman Nathan White, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, and his dog, Toro, pose for a photo on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 28, 2019. White and Toro often patrol the base and sweep areas for potential threats to JBA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Sudolcan)

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... MORE

Military working dog featuring Senior Airman Clifton Giles and his dog Jerry

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. ... MORE

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... MORE

Staff Sgt. Brian Sollis, 811th Security Forces Squadron executive aircraft security member and instructor, leads an exercise during Fly-Away Security Team training, nicknamed “Pre-Raven,” at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 24, 2017. This quarterly-held course determines whether applicants can perform the Raven mission of providing discrete, low‐visibility security that ensures protection for Air Force aircraft transiting airfields where security is unknown or deemed inadequate to counter local threats. This includes training in the realm of teamwork, leadership, legal considerations, Redman qualification fights, baton maneuvers and verbal judo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

JBA supports JROTC with base tour
February 21, 2017 — MORE

Tech. Sgt. Joseph Stoltz, 11th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, briefs Baltimore Polytechnic Institute High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets during a base tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. The tour is part of an annual visitation program with the Air Education and Training Command and sponsored ROTC and JROTC programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)

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... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Valadie, U.S. Air Force Band drum major, poses for a portrait during media day at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Jan. 13, 2017. Valadie, is responsible for leading the band during ceremonial processions, and is the seventh drum major in its history. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Morris)

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