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Leading from the front: SEAC Troy E. Black hosts JBA all-call
February 23, 2025 — The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, hosted an enlisted-only all-call for service members from across the National Capital Region at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 19, 2025...

Air Force kicks off roadshow, prepares Airmen for ‘Units of Action’ implementation
January 31, 2025 — This structural change increases the ability for commanders to focus on their mission and enables the creation of an Air Force "Unit of Action" capable of deploying as a cohesively trained and highly effective team of warrior Airmen. ...

Winnin’ like a Griffin: Senior Airman Izaiah Harris
January 29, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Izaiah Harris is a shining example of excellence in the 316th Security Forces Group...

Presidential inauguration traditions continue at Joint Base Andrews
January 23, 2025 — With a history dating back to World War II, Joint Base Andrews has played a pivotal role in U.S. presidential inaugurations, from arrivals of president-elects to serving as a key logistical hub for military support and ceremonial preparations...

Joint Base Andrews conducts street cordon rehearsal for 60th Presidential Inauguration
January 17, 2025 — U.S. Airmen assigned to the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region participate during a street cordon rehearsal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 16, 2025. The rehearsal included participation from the 316th Wing, 844th Communications Group, and members with the 11th Wing, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., to practice and validate plans for the 60th Presidential Inauguration. Historically, up to 5,000 military personnel have provided ceremonial support during the inaugural period, which is defined as the five days before and four days after the presidential inauguration...

The quiet heroes: 316th CES works round the clock to ensure airfield is clear from snow, ice for Carter state funeral
January 15, 2025 — The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron was responsible for clearing the snow and ice from the airfield the day before the state funeral procession for former President Jimmy Carter was scheduled to arrive, ensuring the flight could land safely...

Winnin' like a Griffin: Staff Sgt. Jordan Addison
January 14, 2025 — Staff Sgt. Jordan Addison, 316th Operations Support Squadron Aerospace Physiology operations and administration noncommissioned officer in charge, is the epitome of a top tier NCO and there is not a task too big that he can't handle...

America’s Airfield honors President Jimmy Carter during State Funeral
January 13, 2025 — Joint Base Andrews played a pivotal role in enabling Special Air Mission 39 during the State Funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, Jan. 2-9, 2025, despite a historic winter storm just days before...

Final honors: Air Force Band supports President Carter state funeral events
January 13, 2025 — 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. 29 at the age of 100...

A symbol of service and leadership: Jimmy Carter’s connections to America’s Airfield
January 9, 2025 — As commander in chief from 1977 to 1981, President Jimmy Carter became the seventh president who used Joint Base Andrews – then Andrews Air Force Base – as a hub for presidential air travel...

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U.S. Army Capt. Latoiya Templeton poses for a photo.

One Hundred and One Military Working Dogs: A Military Veterinarian's purpose

Who is U.S. Army Capt. Latoiya Templeton? That’s a question even she struggled to answer. “Oh gosh, I am so many things, I am a mom, I’m a veterinarian, I’m a sister, I’m a daughter. All the things,” said Templeton, Joint Base Andrews branch chief...

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Lt. Col. Jonathan Bonilla gives remarks during the 5th HS activation ceremony.

Joint Base Andrews

Excellence is not optional

Thank you all for being here today to witness this historic moment. Today is about much more than an assumption of command. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in Air Force rotary-wing history.And to the Airmen of the Fifth Helicopter...