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Joint Base Andrews welcomes arrival of all-electric aircraft after historic flight
October 19, 2023 — AFWERX, in collaboration with one of its primary division partners, BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company, landed an ALIA conventional take-off and landing, all-electric aircraft at Andrews during a multi-stop flight from Vermont to Florida, Oct. 18. AFWERX, an innovation program of the Department of the Air Force, and BETA are collaborating in the development of advanced electric vertical takeoff and landing, eVTOL, aircraft for potential military applications. This partnership leverages BETA's knowledge in eVTOL design and AFWERX's network to advance the development of zero-emission aircraft for military operations. ...

316th Security Forces Squadron K-9 training reaches new heights
October 9, 2023 — The 316th Security Forces Squadron military working dog section at Andrews collaborated with the Maryland State Police Aviation Command to familiarize the base's MWDs with operational aircraft during a training exercise, Oct. 5...

‘Journey to the past’: 844th Communications Group opens 50-year-old time capsule
October 2, 2023 — On Sept. 28, the 844th Communications Group unearthed a time capsule sealed for a half-century by the base commander at the time, Air Force Col. K. I. Gunnarson. The time capsule, sealed on Sept. 18, 1973, revealed a treasure trove of memories and artifacts, offering a poignant glimpse into the past...

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...

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...

'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...

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...

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...

'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...

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...

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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...