Andrews Air Force Base News

1st Helicopter Squadron brings historic Huey to Berliner Helicopter Day

Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:27:00 GMT

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, supported “The Berliner Helicopter: America’s Forgotten Helicopter” event at the College Park Aviation Museum, Feb. 21, 2026.

Chief of Space Operations opens commandant’s lecture series at Johns Hopkins

Airman 1st Class Mauricio Hidalgo — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT

U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman delivered opening remarks for the U.S. Space Force Delta 13 Commandant’s Lecture Series at Johns Hopkins University, Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2026.

From dugout to hangar: Washington Nationals visit Andrews

Airman 1st Class Mauricio Hidalgo — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:54:00 GMT

The Washington Nationals baseball staff visited local service members during a community engagement event on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 15, 2025.

316th CES and LRS conduct snow operations on JBA

Senior Airman Julia Lebens — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:20:44 GMT

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron and Logistics Readiness Squadron

Winnin’ like a Griffin: Senior Airman Izaiah Harris

Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:09:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Izaiah Harris is a shining example of excellence in the 316th Security Forces Group.

A purpose-driven life: Honoring Staff Sgt. Bailey Behzadi

316th Wing Public Affairs — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:57:00 GMT

Airmen in crisp uniforms stand at attention in a sea of dark blue berets, as his name echoed three times through the hangar: “Staff Sergeant Behzadi.” “Staff Sergeant Behzadi.” “Staff Sergeant Bailey Behzadi.” There is silence, no answer to the call—as Behzadi’s unit, family, and friends mourn a life taken too soon.

Curiosity sparks knowledge: Military children engage in mock deployment activities

Airman 1st Class Martha Moore — Thu, 02 May 2024 20:24:00 GMT

Children of military personnel gathered at the base theater grounds to gain insight into their parents' deployment preparations during the Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event, April 27.

Joint Base Andrews hosts 2023 Warrior CARE Week

316th Wing Public Affairs — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:28:00 GMT

A compilation of all photo and video coverage of the 2023 Warrior CARE Week hosted by the Air Force Wounded Warrior program at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 22, 2023.

Inaugural STEAM competition pushes local students above and beyond

Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 22:55:00 GMT

More than 100 students from local high schools attended the base's inaugural Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Competition and Exhibition, April 20, 2023.

316th Comptroller Squadron changes command

Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 22:07:18 GMT

Maj. Trivendhiran Pillai accepted command today of the 316th Comptroller Squadron from Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews installation commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 27, 2022.

JBA's EMEDS training prepares medical personnel for deployments

Airman 1st Class Matthew-John Braman — Thu, 12 May 2022 19:17:52 GMT

Military medical personnel from across the United States participated in the final day of an Expeditionary Medical Support System exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2022. The entire exercise allowed for the military personnel to hone their skills in a controlled environment so they are prepared for stressful emergency military medicine situations.

Honors, recognition given to Vietnam Veterans at JBA during national observance

Staff Sgt. Cary Smith — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:28:00 GMT

Members from the 316th Wing honored Vietnam War veterans on base for Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, 2021.

Technical sergeant selects announced

316th Wing Public Affairs — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:12:00 GMT

Air Force officials released the names of staff sergeants selected for promotion to technical sergeant Aug. 24, including 116 Airmen here.

Celtic Aire brings the excitement to the NTIF

Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:37:00 GMT

After months away from Celtic Aire, the band, made up of members from other U. S. Air Force Band members, was back together and ready to bring the noise with classic Celtic folk songs and covers of modern pop songs to the 38th Annual North Texas Irish Festival, which ran March 6 through 8.

New ground transportation facility brings 11th LRS back together

Airman 1st Class Spencer J. Slocum — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:56:00 GMT

Earlier this summer, Joint Base Andrews started construction on a new building to house the 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron.

Golden Knights kick-off the JBA Air Show

Senior Airman Alyssa D. Van Hook — Fri, 10 May 2019 19:21:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Golden Knights conducted a show at the "Legends in Flight" JBA Air & Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 10, 2019.

Blue Angels prep for JBA Air Show

Senior Airman Alyssa D. Van Hook — Wed, 08 May 2019 19:44:00 GMT

The Blue Angel’s C-130T Hercules “Fat Albert” and the remaining Blue Angel F/A-18 Hornets arrived ahead of the "Legends in Flight" Air & Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 8, 2019.

Airmen & Airwaves

Senior Airman Alyssa D. Van Hook — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 16:44:00 GMT

Cable and antenna systems technicians with the 89th Communication Squadron here are responsible for the maintenance of the 65 antenna systems across JBA and two additional remote locations, valued at $27 million.

The ART of training the total force

Tech. Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 21:23:00 GMT

In July, the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing’s ART held a Total Force Integration Conference at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, allowing ART members from throughout the geographically separated Wing to connect for three days with over 160 peers from other services and nations, increase their knowledge of the challenges analysts are facing, and to hone team member’s skills.

Finance Airman develops innovative program

Airman Michael S. Murphy — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 12:35:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Zachary Christman, 11th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, developed a program that he believes will change how commanders and resource advisors communicate with one another.