Joint Base Andrews News

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...

Empowerment Through Self-Identification at the Department of the Air Force
By Capt Elizabeth Amos and Kathryn Hill, AF Disability Action Team (DAT) | Aug. 29, 2024
In our diverse and dynamic Department of Air Force (DAF) community, every civilian employee plays a crucial role in fulfilling our mission. Upholding our commitment to an inclusive workplace, the DAF Disability Action Team...

U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, left, 316th Wing and installation commander, passes the guidon to Col. Stacy G. Friesen, as she assumes command of the 316th Medical Group at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 20, 2024. Friesen previously served as the deputy command surgeon for Air Force Central Command at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)
Command of 316th Medical Group changes hands
By Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi | Aug. 28, 2024
U.S. Air Force Col. Stacy G. Friesen assumed command of the 316th Medical Group during a ceremony, Aug. 20.Friesen previously served as the deputy command surgeon for Air Force Central Command at Shaw Air Force Base, South...

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Angenay Bailey, left, assigned to the 316th Security Forces Squadron, pats down Airman 1st Class Martha Moore, assigned to the 316th Wing Public Affairs office, during a scenario-based domestic violence exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 22, 2024. Participating organizations were graded on their response by the 316th Wing inspection team during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor)
Joint Base Andrews implements inaugural domestic violence response drill
By Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor | Aug. 28, 2024
The 316th Wing inspection team hosted the base’s inaugural scenario-based domestic violence exercise at Freedom Park, Thursday. The exercise included an actor initiating simulated violence against their partner in a public...

Staff Sgt. Joshua Hack, a 316th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, walks Hugo, a retired military working dog, into the veterinary treatment facility at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 23, 2024.  Hugo could no longer live a comfortable life due to progressive skin cancer and was euthanized. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor) (This image was created in color and changed to black-and-white.)
Hugo's last call
By Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor | Aug. 27, 2024
Members from the 316th Security Support Squadron came together to honor retired military working dog Hugo at the Veterinary Treatment Facility, Aug. 23. Hugo was relieved from duty in 2021 after serving six years at Nellis...