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'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.

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

Military members in uniform talk at a gun range.

'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... 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

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U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Cchango looks up at his handler, Staff Sgt. Alexis Krippel, during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 6, 2025.

From kennel to couch: MWD Cchango and Nero retire after distinguished service

Military Working Dogs Cchango and Nero were honored during a ceremony Aug. 6, 2025, recognizing their retirement from active duty and adoption into permanent homes...

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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...