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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. ...

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...

Earth Week at JBA features clean-up, hazardous waste collection
May 6, 2021 — Airmen gather trash during Earth Week, April 28, 2021, near Joint Base Andrews, Md. Properly disposing of trash helps keep natural spaces green, prevents wildlife from being exposed to potential hazards, and allows Airmen to give back to the local community. Earth Week 2021 events included hosting an electronics and household hazardous waste recycling location, trash clean-up on and off base, and planting trees...

First joint Spark Tank fosters creative solutions
April 7, 2021 — The SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center on Joint Base Andrews held its first ever joint 316th Wing and 89th Airlift Wing Spark Tank on March 26, 2021. ...

Honors, recognition given to Vietnam Veterans at JBA during national observance
April 5, 2021 — Members from the 316th Wing honored Vietnam War veterans on base for Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, 2021...

Civic leaders become honorary JBA commanders in virtual ceremony
April 1, 2021 — Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, welcomed 24 new community leaders into the honorary commander civic leaders program during the first ever virtual induction ceremony here, March 25...

HAF/DSI hosts virtual Total Force Integration Symposium
March 26, 2021 — The Headquarters Air Force Directorate of Total Force Integration (HAF/DSI) hosted a virtual Total Force Integration Symposium via streaming platform Zoom, featuring Air Force senior leaders such as Lt. Gen. Michael Loh, Air National Guard director, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Air Force Chief of Staff, and Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, Air Force Reserve chief, to discuss various military-related topics ranging from TFI priorities to their future goals at the Jacob Smart Conference Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 23-25, 2021...

Not today COVID: Volunteers help administer vaccines to base community
March 22, 2021 — Members from the 316th Medical Group and volunteers administered COVID-19 vaccine doses at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 12, 2021. The 316th MDG has followed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines regarding proper procedures to mitigate and combat the spread of COVID-19. Currently, retirees, front-line emergency responders and personnel with certain prior medical conditions may get vaccinated at JBA...

CMSAF gets immersed in JBA’s innovations
March 10, 2021 — From left, Chief Master Sgt. Nathaniel Perry, U.S. Air Force first sergeant special duty manager, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ezekiel Ross, 316th Wing command chief, attend briefings by various members of JBA senior leadership at the SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center during the CMSAF’s tour, Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 4, 2021. Senior leadership from multiple squadrons such as 316th Security Forces Group and 316th Medical Support Group came to brief on their mission roles and innovative ideas they would like to push...

Retired chief talks about resilience
March 2, 2021 — Airmen from the 316th Wing attended an in-person and virtual professional development seminar Feb. 26, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md...

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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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Lt. Col. Jonathan Bonilla gives remarks during the 5th HS activation ceremony.

Commentary

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...