Service members wave an American Flag on a baseball field.

Independence Day game at Nationals Park

The Washington Nationals hosted service members from across the National Capital Region to celebrate Independence Day and honor their military service in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2025.

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph A. Bincarousky Sr., 316th Security Forces Group commander, renders his first salute during the unit’s change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 3, 2025. The 316 SFG is responsible for safeguarding the installation and its high-value assets, including the Air Force One complex, which is valued at more than $6.1 billion.

Change of command brings new leadership to Andrews' defenders

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph A. Bincarousky Sr. assumed command of the 316th Security Forces Group during a ceremony July 3.Col. Jun Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, presided over the ceremony, which honored the legacy of outgoing commander

Service members wave on a baseball field.

Lighting up D.C.: Andrews Fire Dept, 316 EOD recognized during Banana Ba...

U.S. Airmen and civilians, assigned to the Joint Base Andrews Fire Department, and the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team pose with the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters baseball teams before a game at Nationals Park in

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexis Krippel, left, smiles while speaking with Col. Jun S. Oh during a recognition visit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on June 16, 2025. Both are in uniform, standing outdoors in a casual, friendly exchange. Oh recognized Krippel for her exceptional performance as a military working dog handler.

Winnin’ like a Griffin: Staff Sgt. Alexis S. Krippel

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexis S. Krippel, a military working dog handler with the 316th Security Support Squadron, is honored as the June “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” recipient for her exemplary service and leadership, June 16, 2025.