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Joint Base Andrews hosts 76th Air Force Ball
September 19, 2023 — Members of the military community throughout the National Capital Region celebrated the U.S. Air Force’s 76th Birthday Ball at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Sep. 16... MORE

Joint Base Andrews battles Fort Belvoir at Nationals Park
September 12, 2023 — Softball teams from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, and Fort Belvoir, Virginia, played in the fourth annual Battle of the Bases championship game at Nationals Park, Sep. 9... MORE

A Joint Base Andrews softball player is seen laying on a base while a catcher from the other team is seen catching a softball.

'Never forget': Joint Base Andrews holds 9/11 memorial ceremony in honor of victims
September 11, 2023 — Members of Joint Base Andrews, Prince George's County Police and Fire Departments, and the base's honorary commanders gathered during a memorial ceremony Sept. 11 to pay their respect to the nearly 3,000 individuals lost on 9/11... MORE

Airmen and community members stand during the 9/11 remembrance ceremony Joint Base Andrews.

316th Wing Fire Emergency Services gain virtual reality tool to train for real-world disaster
September 7, 2023 — The 316th Wing Inspector General and Fire Emergency Services trained with a new tool, the Advanced Disaster Management Simulator, at Fire Station 1, Aug. 29-31. The training kicked-off a two-day scenario covering emergency situations such as aircraft fires, building fires and medical emergencies... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Frank Butler, 316th Wing Inspections superintendent, works with Staff Sergeant William Leuzinger, 316th CES firefighter, on the Advanced Disaster Management Simulator at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 29, 2023.

Joint Base Andrews celebrates Women's Equality Day
August 31, 2023 — In observance of Women’s Equality Day, a multi-part program, which included a panel and keynote speaker, was held Aug. 31, 2023 at The Club to highlight women’s increased representation and discuss recent and future opportunities for improvement in the military... MORE

Security Forces Airmen gear up for first Defenders Challenge since pandemic pause: 'Don’t call it a comeback'
August 31, 2023 — Defenders from across the National Capital Region honed their skills in preparation for the 2023 Defender’s Challenge, Aug. 28-30. The training and tryout sessions were geared towards the upcoming larger competition at Fort Bliss, Texas, scheduled for Oct. 23-27, that pits major command teams against each other during tests of physical endurance and core operational skills... MORE

'Serving during a consequential time': Top enlisted leader engages with Airmen at Joint Base Andrews
August 31, 2023 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass discussed current and future challenges for Airmen while speaking with base personnel, Aug. 30... MORE

Washington Commanders celebrate 10 years of saluting service at Joint Base Andrews
August 25, 2023 — The Washington Commanders football team visited for their annual pre-season practice as part of the NFL’s Salute to Service initiative, Aug. 25... MORE

Football players line up on a football field.

VC-140B #89001 briefly returns to the wild blue yonder
August 21, 2023 — The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron and contract workers relocated a static U.S. Air Force Lockheed JetStar C-140B display aircraft to its new location next to the 89th Airlift Wing headquarters building at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, August 17-18, 2023... MORE

Contract workers assist a crane operator with positioning a static U.S. Air Force Lockheed JetStar C-140B display aircraft during a relocation project at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, August 18, 2023. The C-140B aircraft were used for Military Airlift Command personnel transports, and also for 89 AW executive airlift operations where the planes were adorned with the distinctive blue and white with gold trim paint design associated with the Special Air Mission assignment and given the designation of VC-140B. (U.S. Air Force photo by Major Scott Terra)

Japan's Prime Minister arrives at Joint Base Andrews
August 21, 2023 — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived Aug. 17 before a first-of-its-kind trilateral meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden that took place at Camp David, Maryland, Aug. 18... MORE

A joint service color guard salutes Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as he departs the flight line at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 17, 2023.

316th Medical Group’s honorary commanders visit Joint Base Andrews
August 17, 2023 — The 316th Medical Group hosted an immersion event Aug. 17 for honorary commanders associated with the unit... MORE

A woman in a dress speaks to people in military uniforms.

316th Civil Engineer Squadron repairs flight line
August 10, 2023 — Members with the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron known as 'Dirt Boys,' performed flight line construction work at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 8, 2023. The CES team began their extensive project by clearing rainwater from the previous day at the construction site and completed the project with a concrete pour. Throughout the year, 316 CES is... MORE

Members with the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron known as 'Dirt Boys,' performed flight line construction work at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 8, 2023.

Conquering catastrophe: Jessica Garcia's story of no excuses
August 7, 2023 — The mid-summer heat scorched the ground, filling the air with the scent of synthetic rubber. “Take your mark,” boomed over the loudspeaker as the athletes positioned themselves to launch from their starting blocks. Adrenaline coursed through their bodies, only adding to the heat that already surrounded them. A moment of calming quiet came over the competitors. The crowd's cheers became a low unintelligible hum as the runners became hyper focused, listening for the signal to explode into action. The few seconds of waiting felt like an eternity. Finally, a gunshot rang out, echoing across the field and immediately snapping them back to the present... MORE

316th Medical Group gains new vial-filling machine for faster prescription filling
August 4, 2023 — The 316th Medical Support Squadron purchased, with the help of the Defense Health Agency, a Parata Max 2 vial-filling machine which began filling scripts July 27... MORE

A man in uniform presses buttons on a machine that fills prescriptions.

Joint Base Andrews engineers conduct bivouac training to enhance skills, capabilities
July 27, 2023 — The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron completed bivouac training to improve their skills and readiness capabilities in a simulated deployed environment July 17-20... MORE

Military members in uniform lay down boards.

CSAF, Tuskegee Airmen recognize 75 years of trailblazing
July 27, 2023 — The event recognized the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and their impact of ensuring Airmen as well as other service members can serve to their full potential... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., center left, and Tuskegee Airmen stand in front of the PT-17 Stearman during the Tuskegee Airmen PT-17 Stearman Aircraft Exchange ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 26, 2023. Generations of Tuskegee Airmen attended the exchange ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

316th Operations Group changes command
July 22, 2023 — Col. Matthew Shrull took command of the 316th Operations Group from Col. John Ross during a change of command ceremony July 14... MORE

263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command recognizes 316th Civil Engineer Squadron
July 21, 2023 — U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Frank M. Rice, 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command commander, praised the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron during a visit July 13. Rice presented mementos to the squadron and individual Airmen in recognition of their support to a 263rd AAMDC facility, the Joint Air Defense Operations Center satellite site, at Andrews... MORE

Shooting for more than medals at the DoD Warrior Games
July 17, 2023 — The crowd's cheers slowly fade into deafening silence as the line is readied. “The line is hot” is announced over the intercom signaling shooters to ready their rifles. He brings his weapon up to his shoulder and gently presses his cheek against the walnut hardwood stock. In this moment, the rifle is not an item that can be picked up and put down. It is a part of him, an extension of his body. With one click of the safety lever, the rifle is now ready to fire. He moves his firing finger to the trigger and squeezes with just enough pressure to release the projectile. Bullseye... MORE

7th Field Investigations Squadron welcomes new commander
July 10, 2023 — Lt Col. John F. Rayho took command of the 7th Field Investigations Squadron from Lt Col. Richard N. Derohan during a change of command ceremony July 7. The 7 FIS is an integral part of the Department of the Air Force's Office of Special Investigations, serving as a federal law enforcement and counterintelligence agency... MORE

Col. Brian Alexander, Air Force Office of Special Investigations commander, hands the 7th Field Investigations Squadron guidon to Lt Col. John Rayho, 7th FIS new commander

CATM instructors gun for change
July 5, 2023 — Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors came from across the nation to attend the Combat Arms Working Group project at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 26, 2023. The goal of the working group was to collaborate on current issues in the CATM field and focus on long-term, sustainable solutions... MORE

Embracing diversity: Equal Opportunity welcomes all to Pride Fest
June 30, 2023 — Members of Joint Base Andrews set up informational booths for guests during Pride Fest at The Club on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 29, 2023. Organizations such as Women Inspiring Next Generations, Public Health, Family Advocacy, and Military and Family Life Counseling volunteered to share knowledge and resources with attendees. MORE

Joint Base Andrews celebrates Juneteenth
June 16, 2023 — Groups across base held Juneteenth observance events this week to spread awareness and celebrate the national holiday. ... MORE

Multiple green red and yellow pins with Juneteenth logos sit on a table.

Joint Base Andrews brings community together with small business summit
June 9, 2023 — Joint Base Andrews hosted the annual Small Business Summit as an opportunity for local small business owners to network and share resources with peers, and connect with the base, June 8... MORE

A man thanks the crowd in front of him at a conference.

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)

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