Joint Base Andrews News

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, left, observes 756th Air Refueling Squadron pilots during an orientation flight over Ohio, March 19, 2024. The flight offered Black a firsthand experience of the 459th Air Refueling Wing’s mission, emphasizing the importance of aerial refueling operations and facilitating direct engagement with the wing’s Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)
Leadership at altitude: Top enlisted service member visits 459th Wing
By Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi | March 26, 2024
The 459th Air Refueling Wing hosted the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, for an air refueling orientation flight, March 19, 2024...

U.S. Air Force Col. Todd E. Randolph, left, 316th Wing and installation commander, speaks with Chad Steele, Baltimore Ravens senior vice president of communications, during the honorary commander induction ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 21, 2024. Steele's induction as an honorary commander highlighted the ceremony’s objective to strengthen community bonds and inform civic leaders on the base’s mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)
From civic leaders to military partners: Joint Base Andrews welcomes new honorary commanders
By 2nd Lt. Jimmy Nguyen | March 22, 2024
The base welcomed eight civic leaders into the 2024 Honorary Commander Program and recognized nine members transitioning to the Andrews Ambassador Program during an induction ceremony Thursday...

Members of the Joint Base Andrews honor guard present colors during the national anthem for a military working dog memorial service at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 11, 2024. The 316th Security Support Squadron, joined by base leadership and community members honored the life and service of Military Working Dog Crock, who passed on March 4th after five years of honorable service to the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Pate)
The unbreakable bond: Remembering Military Working Dog Crock
By 2nd Lt. Jimmy Nguyen | March 15, 2024
The 316th Security Support Squadron, joined by base leadership and community members Monday, honored the life and service of Military Working Dog Crock, who passed on March 4 from medical complications after five years of...

The ScriptCenter machine sits on display during the official ribbon cutting ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 11, 2024. The ScriptCenter serves as a tool to cut down on pharmacy wait times for beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daekwon Stith)
316th Medical Group introduces ScriptCenter to Joint Base Andrews
By Senior Airman Daekwon Stith | March 13, 2024
In an effort to enhance the pharmacy experience for beneficiaries, the 316th Medical Group unveiled the new ScriptCenter at the Base Exchange on Monday. Distinguished guests including U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Corby, 316th...

An Oakland Mills High School student tries a drone flying simulator during the annual Aerospace Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 6, 2024. The event was held to garner interest in military STEAM-related career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daekwon Stith)
Sixth Annual Aerospace Summit: Propelling innovation and exploration
By Senior Airman Daekwon Stith | March 8, 2024
Young innovators from local schools filled the bay area of hangar three Wednesday, for the sixth annual Aerospace Summit.Sponsored by the Patriots Training Technology Center, the summit offered an opportunity for local...