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316th Wing historians win top Air Force award
May 14, 2025 — Sarah A. Barksdale, left, 316th Wing historian, and Meaghan Kacmarcik, deputy historian, pose for a photo at Joint Base Andrews. The 316th Wing History Office earned the Department of the Air Force Excellence in History Program Award, which recognizes the service’s top individual history office for outstanding historical and heritage contributions that supported their unit’s mission success... MORE

Sarah A. Barksdale and Meaghan Kacmarcik pose for a photo after earning the DAF Excellence in History Program Award.

Andrews Proves Mission-Ready in First-Ever Combat Readiness Inspection
May 13, 2025 — The 316th Wing completed their first ever Combat Readiness Inspection at Andrews, April 28 to May 2, demonstrating their ability to present combat ready forces in support of the joint combatant commands... MORE

An Airman prepares to put on an EOD bomb suit.

Washington Nationals hit a home run with service members and families
May 1, 2025 — The 113th Wing and 316th Wing welcomed members of the Washington Nationals for a base visit, April 23, as part of ongoing engagements with national sports teams in the National Capital Region... MORE

Washington Nationals players Michael Soroka, Eduardo Salazar and Alex Call receive a briefing on the 113th Wing’s mission and the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft capabilities from U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dalton Yeager, 113th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 23, 2025

Joint Base Andrews hosts fourth annual State of the Base
May 1, 2025 — Military and government leaders gathered for the fourth annual State of the Base Address at Joint Base Andrews, April 25, 2025, highlighting key accomplishments, shared goals, and future plans to improve the base community... MORE

U.S. Navy Capt. Page Felini takes a photo of military and civilian leaders.

Joint Base Andrews hosts community conversation on PFAS environmental restoration efforts
April 30, 2025 — Joint Base Andrews and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center held a public conversation on April 29, at the Surratts-Clinton Branch Library to engage with Prince George’s County residents about ongoing environmental restoration efforts and the base’s commitment to addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, contamination... MORE

Airpower extended: 459th ARW refuels 4th FW
April 30, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 459th Air Refueling Wing, conducted an aerial refueling mission in support of the 4th Fighter Wing, April 22, 2025. The mission included preflight preparations, in-flight boom operations, and the refueling of F-15E Strike Eagles, highlighting the 459th ARW’s critical role in sustaining global airpower through air mobility and reserve support... MORE

An F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 459th Air Refueling Wing, during an aerial refueling mission, April 22, 2025. The 4th FW maintains combat-ready forces capable of deploying worldwide on short notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

U.S.-China military analyst details strategic differences, warns of long-term competition
April 29, 2025 — China’s ability to execute long-term strategic goals through a state-controlled system — vastly different from the United States — is accelerating the modernization of its military and technological capabilities, according to Brendan Mulvaney, China Aerospace Studies Institute director. Mulvaney outlined how China’s state-controlled model drives long-term military and technological advances during a presentation April 21 at Joint Base Andrews... MORE

Dr. Sarah A. Barksdale, the 316th Wing historian, introduces Dr. Brendan Mulvaney, the director of the Department of the Air Force China Aerospace Studies Institute, during the Understanding China’s Aerospace event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 21, 2025. The event highlighted current trends and developments in China’s military strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

From the flight line to command modules: Civic leaders go behind the scenes with 89th AW
April 28, 2025 — The 89th Airlift Wing welcomed local civic leaders for an immersion tour at Joint Base Andrews, April 8, 2025... MORE

Col. Angela Ochoa, 89th Airlift Wing commander, assists honorary commanders and Andrews Ambassadors with operating a virtual reality headset during an Honorary Commander immersion tour of the 89th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 8, 2025. Attendees received a one-of-a-kind mission brief, a hands-on virtual reality headset experience walking through our aircraft, and toured a C-37 and C-40 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Winn)

Winnin’ like a Griffin: Staff Sgt. Matthew T. Haselden
April 18, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew T. Haselden, noncommissioned officer in charge of outbound cargo with the 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron, is recognized for his leadership and mission impact, April 9, 2025. As part of the 316th Wing’s “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” recognition program for April, wing leadership highlighted his contributions to the squadron’s operational success. Haselden’s attention to detail and logistical expertise ensured the safe and timely movement of high-priority cargo in support of global operations... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew T. Haselden, noncommissioned officer in charge of outbound cargo with the 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron, speaks with Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kevin W. Helms, 316th Wing command chief, during a tour of Base Supply at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 9, 2025. Haselden was recognized as part of the “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” program for his role in high-priority cargo movements supporting national-level missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

Pushups, punches and precision: Pre-Raven training heats up
April 18, 2025 — The Pre-Raven course at Joint Base Andrews is a three-week long course designed to hone the skills of Security Forces Airmen as well as teach them specific skills used by Phoenix Ravens... MORE

The Red Men are instructed in how to participate in the Red Man training exercise.

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USAF Band members march at POTUS Jimmy Carter's State Funeral.

Final honors: Air Force Band supports President Carter state funeral events

Military bands, including The U.S. Air Force Band, joined JTF-NCR’s overall support through musical performances at key moments during former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral Jan. 4-9. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Dec...

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The U.S. flag waves in the wind at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2024. The flag was lowered to half-staff to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

Upholding our customs and courtesies: The importance of Reveille and Retreat

As the command chief of the 316th Wing here, I am constantly struck by the dedication and professionalism of our Joint Base Andrews community. Every day, you all do amazing, hard work... and you all make it look so easy!Despite how unique our base...