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Joint Base Andrews celebrates Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week
January 30, 2023 — The U.S. Air Force has designated January 23-27, as Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week...

Junior ROTC cadets receive inside look at 1st Helicopter Squadron mission
January 30, 2023 — The excited chatter of 48 Junior ROTC cadets from Charles H. Flowers High School filled the 1st...

AFDW commander visits 316th Wing, recognizes Airmen
January 25, 2023 — Maj. Gen. Joel Jackson, Air Force District of Washington commander, visited units from the 316th Wing to get a better understanding of their missions and to recognize outstanding performers across the base...

Joint Base Andrews hosts National Mentorship Month panel
January 23, 2023 — January is National Mentoring Month and Andrews brought together base leadership for a panel offering a unique perspective on career goals, motivation, and challenges one faces while advancing their personal development journey, Jan. 23...

Honoring Ajola
January 10, 2023 — Senior Airman Jordan Arredondo walks into the dog kennels at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, hearing all the dogs barking, but one stands out to his ears. This bark was unique and extra raspy but just as loud as the others...

1st Helicopter Squadron welcomes new chiropractic clinic
January 6, 2023 — The 1st Helicopter Squadron hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome a new chiropractic clinic being embedded into their squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 4, 2023...

JBA celebrates the holidays
December 22, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews holds their annual holiday parade at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2022...

JBA bolsters Airman combat skills
December 2, 2022 — Approximately 50 Airmen from the 316th Wing and 89th Airlift Wing participated in Airman Combat Skills Training at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 1-2, 2022...

JBA trains for active shooter
December 2, 2022 — Units from Joint Base Andrews train for active shooter response.

A dose of virtual reality: Pilots enhance 316th OSS helicopter simulator for training needs
December 1, 2022 — First Lt. Joseph Mull, a 1st Helicopter Squadron pilot at Joint Base Andrews, Md., was flying one of two UH-1N Hueys in formation over the National Capital Region...

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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...