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What's the BEEF?
July 17, 2025 — Los Angeles, 1984. Atlanta, 1996. Salt Lake City, 2002. Joint Base Andrews, 2025. What do all these locations have in common? They’ve all hosted the Olympic Games—or in the case of Andrews, something close. On July 3, 2025, Joint Base Andrews hosted its inaugural Prime BEEF Olympics, a skills-based competition designed to boost deployment readiness for Airmen assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron... MORE

Senior Airman Kervee Mendoza, operates a 10K all-terrain forklift.

Independence Day game at Nationals Park
July 15, 2025 — The Washington Nationals hosted service members from across the National Capital Region to celebrate Independence Day and honor their military service in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2025... MORE

Service members wave an American Flag on a baseball field.

U.S. Airpower soars over the White House
July 4, 2025 — Aircraft that took part in Operation Midnight Hammer flew over the White House on the 4th of July... MORE

Two U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits, accompanied by two F-35A Lightning IIs, and two F-22 Raptors flyover the White House.

Change of command brings new leadership to Andrews' defenders
July 3, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph A. Bincarousky Sr. assumed command of the 316th Security Forces Group during a ceremony July 3. Col. Jun Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, presided over the ceremony, which honored the legacy of outgoing commander Col. Michael J. Morales while celebrating the beginning of a new chapter under Bincarousky’s leadership... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph A. Bincarousky Sr., 316th Security Forces Group commander, renders his first salute during the unit’s change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 3, 2025. The 316 SFG is responsible for safeguarding the installation and its high-value assets, including the Air Force One complex, which is valued at more than $6.1 billion.

Lighting up D.C.: Andrews Fire Dept, 316 EOD recognized during Banana Ball national tour
July 3, 2025 — U.S. Airmen and civilians, assigned to the Joint Base Andrews Fire Department, and the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team pose with the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters baseball teams before a game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2025. The Fire Department and EOD teams were recognized during the game as part of an on-going tradition of the Banana Ball organization celebrating local heroes while on their national tour... MORE

Service members wave on a baseball field.

Space Delta 13 Holds Change of Command Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews
July 3, 2025 — Space Training and Readiness Command’s Delta 13 held a change of command ceremony on July 1 at Joint Base Andrews, marking a leadership transition for the service’s education enterprise. Col. Alison Gonzalez assumed command from Col. Bryan Dutcher in a ceremony presided over by Maj. Gen. Timothy A. Sejba, commander of STARCOM... MORE

Winnin’ like a Griffin: Staff Sgt. Alexis S. Krippel
June 30, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexis S. Krippel, a military working dog handler with the 316th Security Support Squadron, is honored as the June “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” recipient for her exemplary service and leadership, June 16, 2025... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexis Krippel, left, smiles while speaking with Col. Jun S. Oh during a recognition visit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on June 16, 2025. Both are in uniform, standing outdoors in a casual, friendly exchange. Oh recognized Krippel for her exceptional performance as a military working dog handler.

Andrews powers joint operations for Army’s 250th in the Nation’s Capital
June 18, 2025 — Joint Base Andrews played a pivotal role in supporting the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday celebration in Washington, D.C., providing lodging, logistics, and flightline operations for more than 2,100 soldiers and nearly 50 Army aircraft... MORE

U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters assigned to the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade park on the flight line.

Wing Commander, Command Chief, others say farewell to 459 ARW
June 17, 2025 — The wing says farewell to the 459th ARW Commander, Command Chief, Mission Support Group Commander, Aeromedical Staging Squadron Commander, and Force Support Squadron Commander... MORE

Col. Corey Reed, 459th Air Refueling Wing Commander, gives farewell message to members of the 459th Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexcia Givens)

Joint Base Andrews hosts spring town hall
June 16, 2025 — Residents and personnel at Joint Base Andrews gathered for a town hall on May 21 to receive information on base activities and share feedback with senior leadership... MORE

Colonel Oh responds to a question during a town hall.

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A security policeman of the 76th Security Police Squadron and military working dog provide security as JordanianAirliner departs with King and Queen Hussein Bin-Talal on Jan. 1, 1980.

JBA honors Security Forces legacy during Police Week

Military police at Andrews have gone by many names over the decades, ranging from Military Police to Air Police, and now Security Forces; but their mission has remained committed to safeguarding the installation and enabling the Air Force mission...

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, attend the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025.

Continuing the mission: Honoring military veterans in law enforcement

The following are remarks given by Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, at the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025. The remarks have been edited for length and...