JBA leadership prepares for winter
A group of Joint Base Andrews leaders gather for a pre-season inclement weather brief at JBA, Md., Nov. 7, 2022. The group discussed JBA’s Snow and Ice Control plan and participated in a tabletop activity to ensure that all parties understood their roles and responsibilities for the upcoming winter season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)
JBA leadership prepares for winter
Col. Todd Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander, rides in the passenger seat in a 316th Civil Engineer Squadron winter weather vehicle at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 7, 2022. The “Snow Rodeo '' gave JBA leadership an opportunity to gain familiarity with the equipment used by 316th CES during inclement weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)
JBA leadership prepares for winter
Col. Todd Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander (left), Col. Roland Tsui, 459th Air Refueling Wing vice commander (center), and Col. Matthew Jones, 89th Airlift Wing commander (right), discuss the Joint Base Andrews Snow and Ice Plan during a tabletop exercise at JBA, Md., Nov. 7, 2022.. The exercise was utilized to ensure that all mission partners understood their roles and responsibilities for the upcoming winter season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)
By Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill, / Published Nov. 8, 2022
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.,
Approximately 40 senior leaders from across Joint Base Andrews gathered for an in-depth discussion about preparations and responsibilities for the upcoming winter season at JBA, Md., Nov. 7, 2022. The intent was to distribute guidance regarding the Snow and Ice Control Plan in an effort to provide clarity for all JBA mission partners and to guarantee mission success on America’s Airfield.
The group covered lessons learned from years prior, priorities on the airfield and main roads, the current status of de-icing chemicals and snow removal equipment, and a tabletop exercise to ensure all parties understood their roles and responsibilities.
The event concluded with a “Snow Rodeo,” where JBA leadership had the opportunity to gain familiarity and operate heavy equipment alongside Airmen from the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron. This provided JBA leadership with insight on how the 316th CES operates during inclement weather, as well as a chance to interact with the Airmen who make it possible.
