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Prince George's County Police Department honors Joint Base Andrews for Military Appreciation Month
May 26, 2023 — 316th Wing Defenders and county police gathered at the Prince George's County Police Department Headquarters for a Military Appreciation Month event to honor military members stationed at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, May 25... MORE

Malik Aziz, Prince George's County chief of police, right, presents a gift to U.S. Air Force Col. Todd E. Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander at Joint Base Andrews, Md., and Chief Master Sgt. Jackson A. Helzer, Command Chief at JB Andrews, during a ceremony at PGPD Headquarter in Upper Marlboro, Md., May 25, 2023. PGPD held the ceremony in honor of Military Appreciation Month and the frequent work that the department does with the base's Security Forces Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daekwon Stith)

Joint Base Andrews hosts Capitol K-9 Trials competition
May 21, 2023 — Law enforcement working dogs and their handlers demonstrated their skills to fight for first place during the “Capitol K-9 Trials” competition May 20... MORE

A man in padded clothing is bitten by a dog.

Joint Base Andrews breaks ground on new K-9 kennel
May 19, 2023 — Joint Base Andrews hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the installation's new military working dog kennel, May 9, 2023... MORE

Civilian and military members stand with shovels underneath a U.S. flag.

316th Wing honors Vietnam Veterans at D.C. ‘Welcome Home’ ceremony
May 17, 2023 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Airmen assigned to the 316th Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md., joined Americans from all over the country at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., May 11-13 to thank Vietnam veterans for their service and sacrifices from over 50 years ago... MORE

Staff Sgt. Daquan Roland-Hover, 316th Security Forces K-9 trainer, performs two-dog tactical maneuvers with two K-9s and their handlers at the National Mall in Washington D.C., May 13, 2023. This demonstration was a part of the three-day-long Vietnam Veterans' "Welcome Home" ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daekwon Stith)

Washington Commanders get first-hand experience with 1st Helicopter Squadron
May 12, 2023 — Washington Commanders’ players and staff visited with the 1st Helicopter Squadron May 9, 2023... MORE

Two men take pictures with their phones while flying in a helicopter.

Joint Base Andrews' namesake, World War II bomber crew honored in Iceland
May 5, 2023 — Icelandic and U.S. citizens held a ceremony on May 3, 2023, to mark the 80th anniversary of the B-24 Liberator bomber “Hot Stuff” crash that killed 14 of its 15 passengers and crew, including Lt. Gen. Frank Maxwell Andrews... MORE

A crowd watches as military members raise two flags onto poles.

Inaugural STEAM competition pushes local students above and beyond
April 21, 2023 — 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. ... MORE

Students listen to a military member inside an aircraft.

Joint Base Andrews community holds second inaugural State of the Base
April 14, 2023 — Federal, state, and local leaders met with military commanders across JBA to share their collective top priorities, recent accomplishments and areas for improvement within the base community during the second annual State of the Base Address, April 12, 2023... MORE

Women shake hands in business clothes in front of a crowd.

JBA launches environmental cleanup outreach
April 6, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force and Joint Base Andrews leaders are asking community members for input to determine if there is interest in establishing local environmental restoration advisory boards at JBA, the Brandywine Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office site, or the Davidsonville Fuel Oil Spill site... MORE

Operation Fertile Keynote at JBA
April 5, 2023 — The 113th Wing and the Civil Air Patrol joined forces for their monthly exercise, Operation Fertile Keynote, March 30, 2023... MORE

Alex Wagner, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, sits in a Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182 Skylane airplane before takeoff at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 30, 2023.

Molding resilient Defenders
April 4, 2023 — More than 25 Reserve Citizen Defenders with the 459th Security Forces Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, participated in the Integrated Defense Leadership Course from March 13-26, 2023, at Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center and Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio... MORE

Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the 459th Security Forces Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, practice range estimation on March 17, 2023, at Camp James A. Garfield Joint Military Training Center, Ohio.

MH-139 Grey Wolf visits JBA
April 3, 2023 — The MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter arrived at JBA, March 28, 2023. It is slated to provide emergency security response for nuclear security missions within Air Force Global Strike Command and contingency response and airlift to the Air Force District of Washington... MORE

An MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter lands at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 28, 2023.

UPDATE: JBA to Lift Lockdown at 6 p.m.
March 30, 2023 — At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, Joint Base Andrews initiated lockdown procedures after an armed individual was reported near base housing. This is not an active shooter situation, as no shots have been fired. There are no reported injuries or deaths... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: JBA on Lockdown
March 30, 2023 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, Joint Base Andrews initiated lockdown procedures after an armed individual was reported near base housing. There is not an active shooter as no shots have been fired. There are no reported injuries or deaths. This incident is still ongoing, and more details will be released when possible. The base remains on lockdown. Media members with queries should contact 316th Wing Public Affairs at (310) 543-7447 or 316wg.pa.mediaoperations@us.af.mil... MORE

Engineers lead the way: AFDW Civil Engineer Squadrons train for Readiness Challenge IX
March 28, 2023 — It’s no easy feat to build a base but civil engineers are prepared for the job. To prove they are maintaining the necessary contingency skills, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center hosts the ultimate test for civil engineers to showcase their capabilities: the Air Force Civil Engineer Readiness Challenge... MORE

Civil engineers from 316th and 11th Civil Engineer Squadrons put stakes into the ground for the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System during a training event, March 14, 2023, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pa. Civil engineers from the 11th and 316th Civil Engineer Squadrons came together to form a team that will represent Air Force District of Washington at Readiness Challenge IX, a competition aimed to test Air Force Civil Engineers’ contingency capabilities. The MAAS is a rapidly deployed system used to stop aircraft on shorter runways or in contingency situations, and installing the system is one of the many potential competition events at the Readiness Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristen Wong)

Kristen Christy shares story of community, resilience
March 27, 2023 — Kristen Christy, a master resiliency expert, spoke at the base theater in honor of Women’s History Month, March 27, 2023. Christy, who earned the 2018 Air Force Spouse of the Year Award, shared her story of loss and the importance of remaining resilient through life’s challenges... MORE

Kristen Christy speaks or resiliency at the base theater Joint Base Andrews, Md

MHS GENESIS goes live at JBA
March 27, 2023 — The 316th Medical Group hosted a “Flipping the Switch" event to mark its transition to the new health records system, MHS GENESIS, at the Malcolm Grove Medical Center, March 25, 2023... MORE

Col. Robert A. Corby, 316th Medical Group commander, and CMSgt. William Schumacher, 316th MDG Command Chief, applaud the welcoming of MHS Genesis

JBA celebrates Women's History Month
March 17, 2023 — The JBA community came together to celebrate Women’s History Month for a Mini-Expo at the Community Commons, March 17, 2023. The event featured informational booths from the 316th Medical Group, local women’s businesses and the Military and Family Readiness Center. It also included stations such as financial management assistance, a free photobooth and a place to win prizes for part of a raffle. ... MORE

Attendees speak together during the Women’s History Month event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 17, 2023. The event featured multiple guest speakers, a women’s mentorship panel and booths from multiple helping agencies on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

JBA leaders sign Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation
March 15, 2023 — Joint Base Andrews senior leaders signed a proclamation designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month on March 15, 2023... MORE

Col. Todd E. Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander, signs the annual Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 15, 2023. The signed proclamation formally recognized April as the month to increase awareness and education regarding SAAP for the base's military and civilian members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

89th Airlift Wing conducts Combat Arms Training, Maintenance
March 13, 2023 — “There are few things that instill a lethal mindset faster than getting behind a weapon system and sending rounds downrange, and we were happy to provide our teammates in the 89th Airlift Wing that opportunity,” said Lt. Col. Nick Mercurio, commander, 316th Security Support Squadron... MORE

We were happy to provide our teammates in the 89th Airlift Wing that opportunity.

Students experience JBA Aerospace Summit
March 10, 2023 — Future engineers, scientists and inventors from local area schools filled the bay area of hangar three on March 9, 2023, for the 5th Annual Aerospace Summit. Sponsored by the Patriots Training Technology Center, JBA’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math annual event is an opportunity for young students to learn about the many facets of aviation careers and operations while sparking curiosity with aircraft tours and exciting competitions... MORE

A student flies an aircraft simulation during a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 9, 2023. The event was held to garner interest in military STEAM related career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daekwon Stith)

JBA welcomes new honorary commanders
March 3, 2023 — JBA welcomed 16 community and civic leaders into the 2023 Honorary Commanders Program during an induction ceremony at The Club at Andrews on March 2, 2023. The JBA Honorary Commander Program has been in existence for almost 20 years to allow communication and partnerships between key leaders of the base and surrounding community... MORE

Civilian leaders recite the Honorary Commander Oath during an induction ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 2, 2023. The program has been in existence for almost 20 years to allow communication and partnerships between key leaders of the base and surrounding community. (Photo courtesy of Patrick Griffith)

JBA hosts Quality of Life Council
March 1, 2023 — Joint Base Andrews hosted multiple organizations and helping agencies from across the installation to speak on the various ways people can get involved and feel connected here—all with a vision to improve the quality of life for the base community, Feb. 27, 2023... MORE

Military members and civilians attend the Quality of Life Forum at Joint Base Andrews

Who Am I? Black History Month event
March 1, 2023 — The 316th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron held a Black History Month event titled "Who Am I" Feb. 8, 2023. The event highlighted famous military-related African American figures from the past to the present and showcased their impact on the nation. ... MORE

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JBA, JBAB rideshare program goes live
February 28, 2023 — Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., paired together to kick off a new program allowing the rideshare company Uber to transport passengers with installation access to and from the bases starting March 1, 2023. ... MORE

Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling launched a new rideshare program on March 1, 2023. The project was an effort to make traveling easier for the people who live, work or transit through the installations. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Spencer Slocum)

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