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Air Force honors 100th Bomb Group's legacy with 'Masters of the Air' special screening
January 30, 2024 — The base hosted the cast and creative team of AppleTV+’s “Masters of the Air,” along with World War II veterans, Department of the Air Force senior leaders, and service men and women for a reception and special screening of the series’ first episode, Jan. 27...

Team Andrews commemorates Consolidated Communications Center topping out ceremony
January 29, 2024 — The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, 844th Communications Group, 89th Airlift Support Group, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron and Balfour Beatty contractors commemorated a construction milestone for Andrews’ Consolidated Communications Center reaching its full height, Jan. 10...

There is 'snow' stopping the snow barn
January 26, 2024 — Despite a heavy snowfall in the early days of January, the base’s mission had to continue. And, it is members of the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Pavement and Equipment section, known during the winter months as the "snow barn", who are entrusted with the duty of ensuring inclement weather does not stop operations on base by clearing America’s Airfield of snow and ice...

A life-long pursuit of providing career and life enrichment
January 24, 2024 — Nicole “Nikki” Tavel is a community readiness consultant at the Military & Family Readiness Center who has spent the last 10 years supporting service members to improve their quality of life and enrich their careers...

12 Outstanding Airmen of the year: Theodore Sebsibe
January 19, 2024 — The Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2023 were formally recognized at last year's Air, Space & Cyber Conference hosted by the Air and Space Forces Association in National Harbor, Maryland. Tech. Sgt. Theodore Sebsibe was honored with one of these awards during the conference...

DAF announces 2023 Photo Contest winners
January 9, 2024 — The Department of the Air Force recently announced the winners of the 2023 Air Force Photo Contest. Following this year’s theme of “101 Days of Summer,” a judging panel evaluated almost 400 entries on impact, creativity and technical aspects, with winners from various skill levels and ages selected in both traditional and, for the first time, composite photography. ...

Joint Base Andrews welcomes 34th Pilot for a Day
December 22, 2023 — The base welcomed 13-year-old Jeremiah Hawkins as the 34th “Pilot for a Day” participant from the Check-6 Foundation, Dec. 15. ...

First sergeant symposium: Supporting the next generation of leaders
December 22, 2023 — The 316th Wing hosted the Air Force District of Washington’s First Sergeant Symposium, allowing senior leaders and support services a platform to offer insight to additional duty first sergeants about the integral role they play in Airmen’s lives, Dec. 4-8. ...

Master the art of 3D printing: Spark X Cell starts new course
December 18, 2023 — Spark X Cell, an innovation laboratory at Andrews, provides services to the installation such as 3D printing, laser engraving, and software and web development. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Bohr, a Spark X Cell innovator, taught during the base’s first Spark X hosted 3D printing class, Dec. 1, 2023...

Andrews Spouses Club, first sergeants deliver cookies to dorm residents
December 15, 2023 — The Andrews Spouses Club and volunteers across the National Capital Region pose for a photo Dec. 15,...

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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...