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Andrews Spouses’ Club gives Airmen in dorms Mugs of Cheer
December 7, 2021 — The Joint Base Andrews Spouses’ Club and Airmen volunteers from the 316th Comptroller Squadron gathered together at Chapel 1, Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Dec. 6, 2021, to make gifts for dorm Airmen for the holiday season...

CSAF visits JBA to engage with America’s Airmen
November 18, 2021 — On 17 Nov., 2021, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. visited JBA to engage with America’s Airmen...

Washington Nationals invite NCR service members for stadium workout
November 9, 2021 — Military personnel from around the National Capital Region, including members from the 113th Air Refueling Wing, the 316th Wing, and the 316 Civil Engineer Squadron, came together bright and early to participate in a group workout on Nov. 1, 2021 at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C...

Annual Department of Defense housing survey requests tenant feedback
November 8, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force is asking tenants of privatized housing to share their experiences and opinions of the programs via the DoD Tenant Satisfaction Survey that began Oct. 28, 2021...

JBA prepares for winter season
November 5, 2021 — Joint Base Andrews leadership came together to discuss preparations for the upcoming winter season during the "All Things Snow" event at JBA, Md., Nov. 1, 2021. The intent of the event was to cover lessons learned from prior years, outline priorities on the airfield and main base roads, relay current status of de-icing chemicals and snow removal equipment, and run through a table top exercise to ensure all parties understood the various roles and responsibilities...

JBA opens new combat arms facility, ensures readiness
November 3, 2021 — Instructors and guests gathered outside for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the newly built Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility on base, Nov. 1, 2021...

CCAF first combined installations ceremony honors 378 graduates in NCR
November 1, 2021 — The Community College of the Air Force granted Associate of Applied Science degree diplomas to 378 graduates from the National Capital Region during its combined installations Spring/Fall graduation ceremony, held at the Joint Base Andrews Theater, Oct. 21, 2021...

316th MDG holds skills fair for medical staff
October 29, 2021 — The 316th Medical Group held a skills fair for installation medical staff at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center, JBA, Md., Oct. 26, 2021...

SLAT enriches JBA leaders’ understanding of America’s Airfield
October 8, 2021 — Senior leaders across Joint Base Andrews (JBA) representing various mission sets participated in the first Senior Leader Airfield Tour (SLAT) here Aug. 26, 2021...

"No Heat, No Cool" Fall 2021
October 1, 2021 — The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) will initiate an installation-wide "No Heat/No Cool" (NHNC) period to enable the switching of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units from cooling to heating mode...

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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...