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JBA Aeromedical Staging Facility continues mission during COVID-19
August 20, 2020 — Medical transport buses await their departure to pick up patients arriving from Landstuhl Regional... MORE

Medical transport buses await their departure to pick up patients arriving from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Kaiserslautern, Germany, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 13, 2020. Buses are used to transport patients from the flight line at JBA, back to the Aeromedical Staging Facility or other nearby medical facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

First encounter with Grey Wolf
August 10, 2020 — Members of the U.S. Air Force 1st Helicopter Squadron here got their first look at the MH-139A Grey Wolf in Richmond, Virginia, as it made its way from the Boeing production line in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Duke Field, Florida. Pilots from Boeing and Air Force Global Strike Command’s Detachment 7 jointly ferried the aircraft to its first stop, where it met its predecessor -- a 1st Helicopter Squadron Huey. The MH-139A was on its way to Duke Field, where developmental test operations are being conducted by Boeing and the 413th Flight Test Squadron supported by AFGSC Detachment 7... MORE

A UH-1N “Huey” (left) and an MH-139A Grey Wolf (right) sit side-by-side at an airfield in Richmond, Va., July 30, 2020.

316th SSPTS welcomes new commander
August 7, 2020 — Stephen A. Hubbard Jr. assumed command of the 316th Security Support Squadron from Lt. Col. David R. Herndon during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 7, 2020... MORE

Col. Ian Dinesen, 316th Security Forces Group commander, passes the guidon to Stephen A. Hubbard Jr., who assumed command of the 316th Security Support Squadron during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 7, 2020.

1st Helicopter Squadron conducts a training flight over Washington, D.C.
August 4, 2020 — Pilots from the 1st Helicopter Squadron conducted a training flight in a UH-1 “Huey” over Washington, D.C., July 30, 2020... MORE

Pilots from the 1st Helicopter Squadron conduct a training flight in a UH-1 “Huey” over Washington, D.C., July 30, 2020.

316th Medical Squadron welcomes new commander
July 31, 2020 — Lt. Col. Marie-Antonette C. Brancato assumed command of the 316th Medical Squadron from Col. David Mapes during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., July 29... MORE

Col. Jason J. Lennen, 316th Medical Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Marie-Antonette C. Brancato, who assumes command of the 316th Medical Squadron during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., July 29, 2020.

JBA hosts AFAF golf tournament to raise funds
July 29, 2020 — Joint Base Andrews hosted an Air Force Assistance Fund golf tournament, July 27.The AFAF supports... MORE

316th Security Support Squadron hosts “Top Dog” competition
July 27, 2020 — From sniffing simulated explosives to demonstrating who can bite the hardest, the canine participants in the Military Working Dog competition at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 24, came prepared to showcase their training... MORE

Staff Sgt. Samantha Frydenlund, 316th Security Support Squadron Military Working Dog section handler, aims at a target as part of a “Top Dog” competition at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 24, 2020.

First responders pick up on a close call
July 20, 2020 — First responders on duty from the 316th Medical Group and the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron on Joint Base Andrews are always there to protect and defend. In fact, they serve over 30,000 individuals who live and work on JBA daily... MORE

From left, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters Aidan Custer, Airman 1st Class Colton Clifton, Airman 1st Class Josiah Jordan and Donald Simms pose for a photo at Fire Station One on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 17, 2020.

7th Field Investigations Squadron says farewell to old commander
July 16, 2020 — Lt. Col. Courtney Holland assumed command of the 7th Field Investigations Squadron from Col... MORE

316th Medical Group changes command
July 16, 2020 — Col. Jason J. Lennen assumed command of the 316th Medical Group from Col. Vito S. Smyth during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 16... MORE

Col. Tyler R. Schaff (left), 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, passes the guidon to Col. Jason J. Lennen as he assumes command of the 316th Medical Group, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 16, 2020.

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Faces behind the Joint Base Andrews Air Show

From logistics and ground operations to aerial coordination, Airmen, civilians and community partners have been working behind the scenes to bring the 2025 Joint Base Andrews Andrews Air Show to life.The work of these teams spans every corner of the...

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Lessons in leadership for new supervisors

I had the honor of serving as class mentor for Airman Leadership School Class 25-Foxtrot, and I was guest speaker at their graduation on Aug. 28, 2025. Watching these dedicated Airmen complete their first level of professional military education was...