Jaiquez K. Smith, a child and youth program assistant, leads children through a project at the Judith P. Hoyer Child Development Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 25, 2025. Smith has been working at the CDC more than a year and attended the same facility as a child 20 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Patrick Griffith)

Full circle: Former student returns as a caregiver at JBA

Jaiquez K. Smith learned his ABCs and numbers while attending a child development center on base 20 years ago. Now at 24, he’s teaching those same fundamentals as a child and youth program assistant at the same place his own early learning journey

Local high school students gather to listen to closing remarks by Treniece Terry, Defense Threat Reduction Agency technical engagements program manager, during the Seventh Annual Aerospace Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 4, 2025. The 1st Helicopter Squadron provided a UH-1N Huey for static display, enabling students the opportunity to view the helicopter close-up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Patrick Griffith)

Aerospace summit showcases aviation careers to Maryland students

More than 250 students from eight Maryland high schools attended the Seventh Annual Aerospace Summit at Joint Base Andrews on March 4, 2025, featuring exhibits and demonstrations in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.

U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, shakes hands with Senior Airman Mathilde French-Elliott, a physical medicine technician with the 316th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, after presenting her with a coin for outstanding performance at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 26, 2024. The 316th Wing leadership recognized French-Elliott as part of the “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” initiative, which highlights Airmen for their contributions to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

Winnin’ Like a Griffin: Senior Airman Mathilde French-Elliott

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mathilde French-Elliott, a physical medicine technician with the 316th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, is recognized for her outstanding dedication and contributions at the Physical Medicine Clinic on Joint Base

U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, delivers remarks during the Honorary Commander Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 20, 2025. Oh emphasized the importance of collaboration between the military and the community to enhance mutual understanding and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

New honorary commanders strengthen ties at Joint Base Andrews

 Four civic leaders from across the National Capital Region were inducted as honorary commanders during a ceremony held at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 20, 2025.The event, hosted by U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation