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JBA community remembers lives lost on 9/11, 20 years later
September 10, 2021 — Military and community members gathered for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Hangars 6 and 7 here, today... MORE

A flight of four 1st Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Hueys conduct a flyover during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony held at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Sept. 10, 2021.

UVA ROTC cadets take flight
August 31, 2021 — The 1st Helicopter Squadron flew more than 50 cadets from the University of Virginia's ROTC Detachment 890 here, Aug. 27, 2021... MORE

The University of Virginia's Det. 890 ROTC cadets board a helicopter flown by two 1st Helicopter Squadron pilots.

Washington Football Team takes field at JBA
August 27, 2021 — The Washington Football Team held a preseason practice at the Tactical Fitness Center field here today... MORE

The Washington Football Team holds a preseason practice at the Tactical Fitness Center field, Aug. 27, 2021, Joint Base Andrews, Md.

DoD Releases Revamped Tenant Bill of Rights
August 26, 2021 — The Department of Defense revised the Military Privatized Housing Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights, including all 18 tenant rights, and made it available for residents Aug. 1, 2021... MORE

Annual Department of Defense housing satisfaction survey running through Feb. 5

Drone Camp: students learn about STEM, SparkX Cell
August 25, 2021 — The Global Air Drone Academy hosted the first day of a two-Saturday Drone Camp program to provide local students with STEM-based, hands-on learning experiences using drone technology at the Community Commons here, Aug. 21, 2021. ... MORE

Damali Lambert, Global Air Drone Academy lead instructor for high school, teaches students about drone safety during Drone Camp, a program hosted by GADA that provides students with STEM-based, hands-on learning experiences using drone technology at the Community Commons on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 21, 2021.

Military Families Program gives back to JBA community
August 18, 2021 — The Military Families Program and Veteran Success Resource Group partnered with Joint Base Andrews to host a Military Market and Enlisted Service Celebration at the Community Commons here, Aug. 11... MORE

Airmen collect diaper kits, school supplies, and hygiene items at the Community Commons on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 11, 2021.

Jackson takes reins at Air Force District of Washington, marking a new era at vital command
July 21, 2021 — Air Force District of Washington leadership transitioned during a change of command ceremony here officiated by Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin July 20, 2021... MORE

Acting SECAF thanks JBA Airmen during visit
July 16, 2021 — Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth toured Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 14, 2021... MORE

Identification requirements for accessing JBA
July 9, 2021 — The Joint Base Andrews Visitor Control Center (VCC) would like to clarify an existing policy for those wishing to gain access to the installation. ... MORE

Joint Base Andrews honorary commanders tour Naval Air Facility Washington
July 9, 2021 — Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, hosted a tour of Naval Air Facility Washington (NAF-W) for the JBA Honorary Commanders Program on June 25, 2021... MORE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, U.S. Navy Capt. Eddie Pilcher, Naval Air Facility Washington’s commanding officer, and members of the Navy Operational Support Center, Washington, D.C.’s Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 53, pose with Joint Base Andrews honorary commanders on the flightline during the Honorary Commanders Program quarterly visit at JBA, Md., June 25, 2021. The JBA Honorary Commanders Program matches a civic leader with a military leader to provide commanders a means to educate participants about the armed forces and their various missions. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jovan Berry, poses for a portrait.

How a Lifetime of Training Saved a Life

“You better not die; the kids would be so mad.” It’s a surreal scene. The smell of a small, old bathroom, the endless noise of security forces over the radio. A man, blue in the face, face down on the floor in a dire medical situation. And a...

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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...