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CMSSF Towberman visits JBA ALS Airmen
October 1, 2021 — U.S. Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman visited an Airman Leadership School class at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 1, 2021...

1st Heli staying ready for anything
September 24, 2021 — The 1st Helicopter Squadron along with firefighters from the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron held a live rescue and egress training on the flightline, Sept. 16, 2021. ...

Joint Base Andrews honorary commanders tour 113th Wing
September 20, 2021 — Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, hosted a tour of the 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard for the JBA Honorary Commanders (HCCs) Program on Sept. 14, 2021...

JBA’s CDCs and caretakers show resilience through COVID-19
September 13, 2021 — For most people, March 11, 2020 was when the COVID-19 crisis first became real...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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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...