Joint Base Andrews News

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...

Joint Base Andrews Fisher House supporters prepare to cut the ceremonial cake during the 30th anniversary event of the Fisher House, Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 26, 2024. The event celebrated three decades of unwavering support to military families, highlighting the Fisher House's mission of providing a
JBA Fisher House celebrates 30 years of support
By Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi | Oct. 4, 2024
The Joint Base Andrews Fisher House commemorated its 30th anniversary with a celebration event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 26, 2024. The event also honored the legacy of Zachary Fisher, founder of the Fisher House...

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zachary Buckmaster, a combatives training instructor, prepares for an opponent during a U.S. Army Combatives Course at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2024. Buckmaster taught grappling techniques to enhance readiness for students under the Great Power Competition era. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Martha Moore)
Joint combatives training: Level one
By Airman 1st Class Martha Moore | Sept. 26, 2024
The 744th Communications Squadron partnered with the U.S. Army Combatives Course from Fort George G. Meade for a Army Level I Combatives course certification at Joint Base Andrews, Md...

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Gonzalez, a pavement and equipment craftsman assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, guides a front-end loader during a bivouac training exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., Sept. 5, 2024. Airmen focused on familiarization with vehicles, infrastructure, and equipment in high demand, but not readily available at most installations to validate a combat support training range at the post. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor)
Shaping multi-capable Airmen: preparing for future battles
By Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor | Sept. 10, 2024
For the first time, members from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, worked together to practice simulating real-world combat support operations during an expeditionary bivouac training exercise, Sep. 3 to 6.A bivouac exercise uses...