Andrews Air Force Base News

Andrews honors a hero’s legacy with Murph Challenge

Airman 1st Class Kiora Brooks — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:25:07 GMT

Members from across Joint Base Andrews participated in the Murph Challenge, a fitness event hosted in locations around the world to honor a fallen hero’s legacy, on June 5, 2026.

Extended Reality extends maintainer’s capabilities for Air National Guard at Andrews

Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:03:17 GMT

The Air National Guard Readiness Center recently kicked off a new initiative for ANG wings to start using their extended reality labs. The XR Lab is designed to train Airmen on a multitude of different aircraft maintenance tasks. The lab uses extended reality, an all-encompassing term to include augmented reality, mixed reality and virtual reality, to create an immersive simulation that allows maintenance Airmen to sharpen skills, improve readiness and accelerate training timelines.

JBA Conducts Emergency Response Exercise 26-29 May

Pentagon News — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:41:02 GMT

Between May 26 and May 29, Joint Base Andrews will conduct an emergency response exercise. A full base lock-down will occur during the exercise. All personnel must treat the lock-down as if the scenario were real.

Andrews hosts annual Military Appreciation Event

A1C Mauricio Hidalgo — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:34:00 GMT

The base chapel hosted the Annual Military Appreciation Event to recognize and honor installation service members and their families, May 19, 2026.

Andrews EOD technicians neutralize Civil War artillery round

Senior Airman Martha Moore — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:52:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron partnered with the Baltimore Police Department Bomb Unit to safely recover a hazardous Civil War era artillery round discovered in Baltimore, May 18, 2026.

Joint Base Andrews strengthens partnerships at 2026 AFDW Small Business Summit

Senior Airman Martha Moore 316th Wing Public Affairs — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:37:14 GMT

The 316th Contracting Squadron hosted the Air Force District of Washington Small Business Summit at The General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center on Andrews, May 14, 2026, bringing together small business owners, acquisition professionals, government agencies and mission partners to strengthen collaboration and expand federal contracting opportunities.

Andrews honors fallen defenders during National Police Week

Airman 1st Class Kiora Brooks — Mon, 18 May 2026 14:42:31 GMT

Defenders from across Joint Base Andrews and local security sectors recognized National Police Week, honoring the sacrifice of fallen defenders and the commitment of current defenders, through a series of events from May 11-15, 2026.

Joint Base Andrews Airmen Train for Real-World Scenarios in Bivouac Exercise

316 Wing Public Affairs — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

More than 200 Airmen from across the 316th Wing and tenant units from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, participated in a week-long combat readiness exercise from April 27 to May 2, 2026. The event, known as Bivouac, served as one of five major combat readiness exercises designed to prepare Andrews Airmen for the wing’s 2027 Combat Readiness Inspection.

Winnin’ Like a Griffin Senior Airman Christie recognized for mission impact and leadership excellence

Airman Tylan Alicea — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:39:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sashakay T. Christie, an engineering assistant supervisor assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, was recognized for “Winnin’ Like a Griffin,” May 11, 2026.

Joint Base Andrews hosts 13th annual motorcycle safety day

Airman 1st Class Joshua Kaentong — Fri, 08 May 2026 20:21:00 GMT

Joint Base Andrews hosted the 13th annual Motorcycle Safety Day on May 8, 2026, offering attendees expert briefings on safety practices and regional riding laws.

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission schedules upgrades for local water tower

Pentagon News — Thu, 07 May 2026 20:42:38 GMT

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission scheduled a full rehabilitation for the water tower on North Perimeter Road in Suitland, Maryland, an area fixture recognized for displaying service branch signage.

Winning Like a Griffin SrA Cody Henrico makes an impact through innovation

Airman Tylan Alicea — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:57:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody L. Henrico, a host aviation resource management journeyman assigned to the 316th Operations Support Squadron, was recognized for his exceptional leadership during a “Winning Like a Griffin” walkabout, May 5, 2026.

Military spouse appreciation event builds community connections at Joint Base Andrews

Airman 1st Class Kiora Brooks — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:28:53 GMT

Military spouses and families gathered for a military spouse appreciation event at The Club at Andrews to foster community connections and strengthen peer support networks, May 1, 2026.

King Charles III concludes U.S. state visit

Tech. Sgt. Isaac March — Fri, 01 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, departed Joint Base Andrews, concluding a four-day state visit to the United States, April 30, 2026.

Airmen and Guardian leadership school students take on FTX at Marine Corps Base Quantico

Senior Airman Martha Moore — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The CMSAF Donald L. Harlow Airman Leadership School held a field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, April 24, 2026, bringing together U.S. Airmen, Guardians and Marines in a joint environment designed to build multi-capable leaders prepared for future operations.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at Joint Base Andrews for state visit

Tech. Sgt. Isaac March 316 Wing Public Affairs — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:38:00 GMT

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Their Majesties of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III and Queen Camilla, arrived at Joint Base Andrews to begin a state visit to the United States, April 27, 2026.

Airmen prepare for Bivouac 26 at Joint Base Andrews

Senior Airman Alexis Redin 316 Wing Public Affairs — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:36:00 GMT

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – U.S. Airmen assigned at Andrews processed through a personnel deployment function line in preparation for Bivouac 26, a week-long expeditionary skills training exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, April 24, 2026.

HURCON exercise increases readiness at Joint Base Andrews

Airman 1st Class Mauricio Hidalgo — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:21:00 GMT

Team Andrews tested emergency readiness capabilities during an annual hurricane preparedness training exercise, during the week of April 13-17, 2026.

Washington Nationals honor joint service members at Nats on Base summit

Airman Tylan Alicea — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Service members representing the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard Stand were recognized during the Natis on Base Summit at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on April 17, 2026.

Furry Fighters: Military Working Dogs Howoard and Baily Retire

Airman 1st Class Kiora Brooks — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:53:54 GMT

Members of the 316th Security Forces Support Squadron held a retirement ceremony for Military Working Dogs Baily and Howoard at the base theater at Joint Base Andrews, April 15, 2026. After the ceremony Howoard was adopted by his handler U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Willson and Baily was adopted by his handler Senior Airman Daylynn Robinson.