Joint Base Andrews News

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. De’Quan Roland-Hoover, 316th Security Support Squadron K-9 trainer, releases his military working dog, Karo, to perform controlled aggression with Staff Sgt. Jimmy Stone, 316th SSPTS K-9 handler, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 17, 2024. Military working dogs are trained in various settings to help them learn how to operate in challenging or unfamiliar environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Martha Moore)
Dogs dive deep: Military working dogs conduct water training
By Airman 1st Class Martha Moore | Oct. 17, 2024
K-9 trainers from 316th Security Forces Support Squadron conducted water-based bite work training with their military working dogs, where they practiced controlled aggression using bite sleeves and other stimuli. This helped...

Members assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron pose in front of a UH-1N Huey helicopter with flags representing their Hispanic and Latino heritage at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 17, 2024. This gathering celebrated their diverse backgrounds in honor of the squadron's first recorded all-Hispanic and Latino flight during National Hispanic Heritage Month, recognized across the Department of Defense annually from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)
1st Helicopter Squadron marks historic flight
By Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi | Oct. 15, 2024
Members assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron conduct the first recorded all-Hispanic and Latino flight for the 1st HS at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 17, 2024. This gathering celebrated the squadron's diverse backgrounds...

Sparky the Fire Dog bids farewell to children at the close of the Mini Muster fire safety event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 10, 2024. The event, part of Fire Prevention Week, featured a circuit-style race ensuring children were exposed to firefighting tools and techniques, contributing to a safer JB Andrews community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)
Fire safety fun at JBA's Mini Muster
By Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi | Oct. 15, 2024
316th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters and volunteers encourage children to participate during the Mini Muster fire safety event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 10, 2024. The event was part of Fire Prevention Week, a...

From left, Michael Melson, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron battalion chief, U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, and Staff Sgt. Michael Coleman, a lead firefighter assigned to the 316th CES, suppress a fire during a live fire exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 7, 2024. The exercise was a part of Fire Prevention Week events that highlighted the importance of awareness, education and community involvement in reducing fire risks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)
Joint Base Andrews fight the flames for Fire Prevention Week
By Staff Sgt. Alex Broome and Airman 1st Class Martha Moore | Oct. 10, 2024
U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 316th Wing participate in a live fire exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 7, 2024. The exercise was a part of Fire Prevention Week events that highlighted the importance of...

Members of the 316th Wing take a photo with Sparky the Fire Dog for the Fire Prevention Week proclamation signing at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 1, 2024. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Martha Moore)
316th Wing commander signs 2024 Fire Prevention Week proclamation
By Airman 1st Class Martha Moore | Oct. 4, 2024
U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, signs the Fire Prevention Week proclamation with the help of Sparky the Fire Dog for Fire Prevention Week. This week is nationally observed week dedicated...