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Active Shooter base exercise prepares Airmen for emergencies
November 30, 2022 — Airmen across Joint Base Andrews worked together in emergency response mode during an active shooter Total Force Readiness exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 30, 2022. Total Force Readiness is a Readiness Exercise that is used to determine if installation personnel and plans are ready for wartime and deployed scenarios. The scenario also included a chemical attack to add to the realism of the scenario...

Tactical Combat Casualty Care training prepares 316th Wing Airmen
November 21, 2022 — More than 50 Airmen from the 316th Wing worked together in Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 18, 2022...

Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at JBA
November 17, 2022 — Service members and families from across the installation came together to see the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree for the last stop on its journey and to be a part of a night of celebration at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2022...

National Harbor honors veterans with Spirit Park opening
November 11, 2022 — Government officials, military leaders, and spectators honored past and present service members on Veterans Day at the National Harbor, Md., Nov. 11, 2022. This year’s observance marked 104 years of celebrating Armistice Day, signaling the end of World War I. Harbor officials honored the occasion with the unveiling of a 50-foot tall and 80-foot wide custom-made American flag and the grand opening of Spirit Park in honor of veterans. ...

JBA welcomes Simon Sinek to speak on professional development
November 9, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews welcomed Simon Sinek, author and inspirational speaker, to the General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center at JBA, Md., Nov. 9, 2022. The intent of the event was to provide professional development and leadership lessons to personnel at JBA. ...

JBA leadership prepares for winter
November 8, 2022 — Approximately 40 senior leaders from across Joint Base Andrews gathered for an in-depth discussion about preparations and responsibilities for the upcoming winter season at JBA, Md., Nov. 7, 2022...

316th Logistics Readiness Squadron trains for cargo deployment processing
November 2, 2022 — The 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron teamed up with the 89th Aerial Port Squadron and the 2-263rd Air Defense Artillery Battalion for a joint training in an effort to prepare for potential deployment of cargo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 2, 2022. The 2-263rd ADAB, a unit from the South Carolina Army National Guard, brought vehicles and equipment to practice processing through JBA’s cargo deployment function point of debarkation. ...

316th Medical Group and 1st Helicopter Squadron conduct specialized flight training
November 1, 2022 — Members of the 316th Wing Critical Care Air Transport Teams joined the 1st Helicopter Squadron for highly specialized training exercises at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 1, 2022...

Joint Base Andrews hosts professional enhancement seminar for civilians
October 28, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews hosted a Civilian Professional Enhancement Seminar for Department of Defense civilians at the General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center at JBA, Md., Oct. 27 and Oct. 28, 2022...

JBA honors Warrior of the Month- Senior Airman Desmond Terry
October 26, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews honored Senior Airman Desmond Terry, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, as Warrior of the Month for October, 2022...

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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...