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Andrews refresher course prioritizes motorcycle safety
July 22, 2025 — Service members participated in the Basic RiderCourse 2 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2025... MORE

Daryl Bagley, Air Force District of Washington senior Motorcycle Safety Foundations rider coach, provides feedback to riders during the Basic RiderCourse 2 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2025.

Birds in the air, we put them there
July 21, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 316th Operational Support Squadron and 1st Helicopter Squadron conduct aircrew chemical warfare contingency training at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 21, 2025... MORE

A service member demonstrates how to use a flight gas mask.

What's the BEEF?
July 17, 2025 — 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.

459th ARW hosts International Air Cadet Exchange
July 15, 2025 — The 459th Air Refueling Wing hosted more than 30 Civil Air Patrol cadets from the CAP's International Air Cadet Exchange program on July 11, 2025. The cadets got a tour of the unit's KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft and gained an understanding of the 459th's global air refueling mission... MORE

More than 30 Civil Air Patrol cadets from its International Air Cadet Exchange program received a tour of the 459th's KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft and gained an understanding of the unit's global air refueling mission. The Civil Air Patrol is a federally chartered non-profit corporation that is also the Air Force auxiliary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Timothy Smith)

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 — U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits, F-35A Lightning IIs, and F-22 Raptors fly over the White House in Washington, July 4, 2025... 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.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jovan Berry, poses for a portrait.

How a Lifetime of Training Saved a Life

“You better not die; the kids would be so mad.” It’s a surreal scene. The smell of a small, old bathroom, the endless noise of security forces over the radio. A man, blue in the face, face down on the floor in a dire medical situation. And a...

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Lessons in leadership for new supervisors

I had the honor of serving as class mentor for Airman Leadership School Class 25-Foxtrot, and I was guest speaker at their graduation on Aug. 28, 2025. Watching these dedicated Airmen complete their first level of professional military education was...