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Detachment 5's new leader assumes command
June 23, 2021 — Janeva R. Maxson assumed command of Detachment 5, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 17, 2021. The 316th Wing hosted the leadership transition... MORE

Janeva R. Maxson, right, assumes command of Detachment 5, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, by taking the guidon from Maj. Gen. Tom Wilcox, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center commander, during her assumption of command ceremony, June 17, 2021, at The Club At Andrews, Joint Base Andrews, Md. Maxson is responsible for providing installation and mission support capabilities, to include civil engineering, security forces, and financial services to the Air Force District of Washington and National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Brosam)

316th Operations Group changes command
June 15, 2021 — The 316th Wing hosted the 316th Operations Group’s change of command at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 10, 2021... MORE

Col. John Ross, right, accepts command of the 316th Operations Group by taking the guidon from Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and installation commander, during a change of command ceremony, June 10, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Chief Master Sgt. Harold Kruger, 316th Operations Group superintendent, looks on. Organizational flags were developed with color arrangements and symbols unique to each particular unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Brosam)

JBA reflects: A year of successful missions, moments
June 11, 2021 — A year has passed since the host unit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., added on to history and reactivated as the 316th Wing when the 11th Wing returned to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, in Washington, D.C... MORE

A year in review: JBA honors its past, looks to the future

AFDW Chaplain Corps hosts immersion, awards presentation at JBA
June 3, 2021 — The Air Force District of Washington Command Chaplain Corps’ office paired with the 316th Wing Chaplain Corps to host their annual educational immersion course and awards ceremony to recognize the Air Force District of Washington Chaplains and Religious Affairs Airmen on May 18, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews... MORE

Col. Glenn Page, Air Force District of Washington command chaplain, introduces Maj. Gen. Steven A. Schaick, chief of chaplains, and Chief Master Sgt. Natalie Gray, U.S. Air Force religious affairs senior enlisted advisor, to the front of the room for an Annual Awards Presentation, at Chapel 1, Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 18, 2021. Typically, the Chief of Chaoplains and religious affairs senior enlisted advisor present the Air Force-level awards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bridgitte Taylor)

Privatized Housing Resident Advocate: assisting service members, families
May 25, 2021 — In 2019, Congress approved additional funding to assist military families living in base housing who were experiencing health hazards such as infestations, mold or asbestos exposure. ... MORE

Sandy Williams, 316th Wing privatized housing resident advocate, poses for a photo on May 6, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Williams is the base resident advocate whose job it is to assist service members and their families in finding solutions to their housing issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Brosam)

Wingman/Shipmate Day competitions strengthen bonds between squadrons
May 24, 2021 — Service members cross the finish line of a 5-kilometer race during Wingman/Shipmate Day at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 11, 2021. Wingman/Shipmate Day is a chance for service members to compete and strengthen the bonds between squadrons at JBA, with activities such as basketball, golf, tennis, music, and other family events... MORE

Service members cross the finish line of a 5-kilometer race during Wingman/Shipmate Day at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 11, 2021. Wingman/Shipmate Day is a chance for service members to compete and strengthen the bonds between squadrons at JBA, with activities such as basketball, golf, tennis, music and other family events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bridgitte Taylor)

Fight against COVID-19
May 19, 2021 — For more than a year now, United States residents have fought COVID-19 head-on by continuously following the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... MORE

Not today COVID: Volunteers help administer vaccines to base community

JBA celebrates National Police Week
May 18, 2021 — Airmen from the 316th Security Forces Group participate in a ruck march during National Police Week, May 11, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. National Police Week was established by Congress in 1962 to honor members of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty. JBA celebrated National Police Week with a 5k run and ruck march, security forces demonstrations, bowling, a cornhole tournament, softball games and a barbecue... MORE

Airmen from the 316th Security Forces Group participate in a ruck march during National Police Week, May 11, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. National Police Week was established by Congress in 1962 to honor members of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty. JBA celebrated National Police Week with a 5k run and ruck march, security forces demonstrations, bowling, a cornhole tournament, softball games and a barbecue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Brosam)

Helping communities and changing lives: Stephen Agnelli
May 17, 2021 — Any amount of volunteer work, big or small, can impact those in need. In this case, Senior Master Sgt. Stephen Agnelli, Air National Guard Readiness Center recruiting superintendent, has plans to change lives. ... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Stephen Agnelli, Air National Guard Readiness Center recruiting superintendent, and his son, attend a “Boots On The Ground” event to collect donations such as money, food and toiletries to support homeless and elderly veterans in Annapolis, Md., in 2017. (Courtesy Photo)

Month of the Military Child: recognizing contributions from military children
May 7, 2021 — Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and his wife, Ellen Schaff, visit Child Development Center 3 to read books to the children and spend time with them as a thank you, April 28, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. Sponsored by the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy, the Month of the Military Child is a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome... MORE

Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and his wife, Ellen Schaff, visit Child Development Center 3 to read books to the children and spend time with them as a thank you, April 28, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Brosam)

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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...