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The Washington Commanders football team demonstrates various plays used in their games as service members and families watch at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 12, 2022.

Washington Commanders visit Joint Base Andrews
A laptop display that Air Force Aid Society link on the 316th Force Support Squadron's webpage sits on a desk at the Military and Family Readiness Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 4, 2022.

AFAS Falcon Loan increases by $500 for emergency needs
The 2022 Fire Explorer Program cadets and instructors, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, pose for a photo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 30, 2022.

316th CES Fire Dept. hosts 2022 Fire Explorer Program cadets
TSgt. Cheryl Johnson and TSgt. Irinieta Tabuyaqona, stationed at Joint Base Andrews, Md., speak about playing rugby for the Air Force and representing women, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The team competed in the Armed Forces Rugby Tournament and the Cape Fear tournament, June 24-26th. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

DAF Women's 7s Rugby Team
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Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen and Guardians need to know
Pack your bags! The 2022 Air Show is boarding September 17-18 and you do NOT want to miss this flight! You'll be flying with the Thunderbirds, U.S. Army Golden Knights, a P-51 heritage flight and more!

JBA 2022 Air & Space Expo: Don't Blink!
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Washington Commanders visit Joint Base Andrews
The Washington Commanders football team demonstrates various plays used in their games as service members and families watch at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 12, 2022. The visit showed the appreciation that the Washington Commanders have for the armed forces community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Essence Myricks)
Aug. 12, 2022 - The Washington Commanders football team visited Joint Base Andrews today for a pre-season practice that served to show their appreciation for the United States Armed Forces...
AFAS Falcon Loan increases by $500 for emergency needs
A laptop display that Air Force Aid Society link on the 316th Force Support Squadron's webpage sits on a desk at the Military and Family Readiness Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 4, 2022. The Military and Family Readiness Center works directly with the Air Force Aid Society to provide Airmen and Guardians with emergency financial assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)
Aug. 5, 2022 - The Air Force Aid Society recently increased the Falcon Loan from $1,000 to $1,500 to better support Airmen and Guardians in need of emergency financial assistance...
316th CES Fire Dept. hosts 2022 Fire Explorer Program cadets
The 2022 Fire Explorer Program cadets and instructors, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, pose for a photo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 30, 2022. The cadets experienced a simulated structure fire scenario where they applied their training from throughout the week to a real life situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Matthew-John Braman)
Aug. 1, 2022 - The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire Department hosted its 2022 Fire Explorer Program training for eight 14 to 18-year-old cadets from around the National Capital Region at Joint Base Andrews, Md., from July 25-30, 2022...
DAF Women's 7s Rugby Team
Aug. 1, 2022 - TSgt. Cheryl Johnson and TSgt. Irinieta Tabuyaqona, stationed at Joint Base Andrews, Md., speak about playing rugby for the Air Force and representing women, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The team...
Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen and Guardians need to know
Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder, and monkeypox is rarely fatal. Monkeypox is not related to chickenpox. (Courtesy graphic)
July 28, 2022 - The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23. With more than 4,000 cases in the United States, Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe...
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Base Operator: 301-981-1110

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316th Wing Public Affairs does not act as an operator service and does not have the capability to redirect incoming calls to other offices.

Studio Photography: The 316th Wing Public Affairs Office offers services to all members stationed on Joint Base Andrews. Military members stationed outside Joint Base Andrews should contact their respective Public Affairs office to schedule a studio appointment.

Pentagon PA Studio: (703) 695-2603
JBAB PA: (202) 284-3250

We provide limited support for official Visa/Passports, ISOPREP, Official Air Force Biography, Full Length, and Special Duty Assignment packages every Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment ONLY, effective Jan. 5, 2022. Appointments are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Please call (240) 612-4430 or e-mail 316WG.PA.COMMANDINFORMATION@us.af.mil for any questions.

The PA studio is located in the William A. Jones III Building 1500 West Perimeter Road, Suite 2330, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762.

Please bring your own colored collared shirts. NO WHITE COLLARED SHIRTS! If you are getting both Visa and Passport photos, you will need two different colored shirts.

If you need to reach the Public Affairs office regarding issues of public importance or concern, please call:

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