Joint Base Andrews News

A family explores an educational booth about the 316th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 27, 2024. The Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event provided learning opportunities about various military units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Martha Moore)
Curiosity sparks knowledge: Military children engage in mock deployment activities
By Airman 1st Class Martha Moore | May 2, 2024
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...

Airmen assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron throw away trash bags after the base wide cleanup at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 24, 2024. Airmen from different units around the base came together to pick up trash for Earth Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)
Joint Base Andrews celebrates Earth Week
By Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach | April 29, 2024
Joint Base Andrews celebrated Earth Week with multiple events across the base, April 24-26, 2024...

Members from the 316th Wing and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service cut a ribbon for the unveiling of a new unattended retail unit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 25, 2024. The unattended retail unit will be open 24-hours, providing food options for shift workers with the 316th Security Forces Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daekwon Stith)
316th Security Forces Group, AAFES unveils new 24/7 retail market
By Senior Airman Daekwon Stith | April 26, 2024
The 316th Security Forces Group, alongside 316th Wing leadership and members from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, attended a ribbon cutting on Thursday for the new unattended retail unit located at the Security Forces...

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Trissel, 1st Helicopter Squadron mission control operations superintendent, signs the heritage display for the squadron’s 80th anniversary event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 11, 2024. The unit was originally established as the 1st Fighter Squadron in April 1944. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)
Celebrating 80 years of the 1st Helicopter Squadron: A legacy of valor and dedication
By Senior Airman Daekwon Stith | April 15, 2024
The 1st Helicopter Squadron commemorated its 80th anniversary with other Airmen across the installation on Thursday at the Helicopter Operations Facility.  Since its inception, the squadron has undergone various name changes...

U.S. Air Force Col. Todd E. Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander, gives the opening remarks at the third annual Joint Base Andrews State of the Base Address, April 10, 2024. JBA and local leadership spoke about accomplishments over the last year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew-John Braman)
Joint Base Andrews hosts third annual State of the Base Address
By Senior Airman Matthew-John Braman | April 12, 2024
Leaders from federal, state, and local levels gathered here Wednesday for the installation’s third annual State of the Base Address. This event served as a pivotal platform for military commanders and civic leaders to discuss...