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Base Services Activity Status (no longer being updated)
March 16, 2020 — This page will no longer be updated and has been replaced by www.jba.af.mil/Home/COVID-19-Coronavirus/Base-Services-Activity-Status/... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Joint Base Andrews declares public health emergency
March 16, 2020 — The Joint Base Andrews installation commander declared a public health emergency for the base at 10 a.m. today due to the evolving threat of COVID-19. The state of Maryland and various counties throughout the state are in similar states of emergency. ... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Joint Base Andrews to increase health protection condition
March 15, 2020 — Joint Base Andrews will increase its health protection condition (HPCON) at 5 a.m. tomorrow in response to the coronavirus pandemic. At the direction of Col. Andrew Purath, the commander of the 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews, the base will shift from HPCON Alpha to HPCON Bravo... MORE

America's Airman: Staff Sgt. Joshua Benson
March 13, 2020 — This week the America's Airman highlight program shines the spotlight on Staff Sgt. Joshua Benson... MORE

'I dropped to my knees in the street': A command chief's road to recovery after his daughter's suicide
March 10, 2020 — Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Daniels was no stranger to stage fright. So, when the polite round of... MORE

Then-Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Daniels and his daughter, Dakotah Daniels, 14, pose for a photo during a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., in July 2012. (Courtesy photo)

Celtic Aire brings the excitement to the NTIF
March 10, 2020 — After months away from Celtic Aire, the band, made up of members from other U. S. Air Force Band members, was back together and ready to bring the noise with classic Celtic folk songs and covers of modern pop songs to the 38th Annual North Texas Irish Festival, which ran March 6 through 8... MORE

A Dancer from the Shandon O'Regan dance academy dances during a performance by U.S. Air Force Band ensemble Celtic Aire during the 38th Annual North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas, Tx., March 7, 2020. The North Texas Irish Festival boasted 13 different stages of chefs, dancers, mixologists, storytellers and musicians from around the world showcasing Celtic heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon)

America's Airman: SSgt. Matthew Ratchford
March 6, 2020 — The America's Airman program highlights SSgt. Matthew Ratchford from the 11th Security Support Squadron... MORE

America's Airman: Staff Sgt. Matthew Ratchford

JBA Airmen help out at Special Olympics DC Bowling Tournament
March 5, 2020 — Joint Base Andrews Airmen volunteered for the Special Olympics DC Adult Bowling Tournament in Hyattsville, Maryland, March 4. The event is just one part of a global movement that unleashes the human spirit every day through the empowerment and joy of sport. ... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Martin Walcott, 89th Maintenance group; Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Coltrin, Air Force District of Washington; Staff Sgt. Rachel Lycan, Air Force Review Board; and Johanna O'Neill, Air Force District of Washington commander's secretary, pose for a photo after accepting the Special Friend Award on behalf of their units for volunteering at the Special Olympics DC’s Adult Bowling Tournament in Hyattsville, Md., March 4, 2020. The Special Friend Award was awarded to each command that provided more than 10 volunteers on the day of the tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jalene A. Brooks)

JBA hosts Defender Challenge 2020 tryouts
March 5, 2020 — Joint Base Andrews held the final day of tryouts here to select a team to participate in the Defender Challenge 2020, Feb. 28, 2020... MORE

Senior Airman Wes Shultz, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Sasha, participate in a ruck-march as part of the Defender Challenge 2020 tryouts at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 27, 2020. Shultz, along with other defenders, performed drills, exercises and displayed weapon knowledge for an opportunity to represent the Air Force District of Washington in the DC2020 at Camp Bullis, San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Walck)

Coronavirus Disease: What you should know
March 4, 2020 — There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including: ... MORE

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. (courtesy graphic)

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U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Cchango looks up at his handler, Staff Sgt. Alexis Krippel, during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 6, 2025.

From kennel to couch: MWD Cchango and Nero retire after distinguished service

Military Working Dogs Cchango and Nero were honored during a ceremony Aug. 6, 2025, recognizing their retirement from active duty and adoption into permanent homes...

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, attend the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025.

Continuing the mission: Honoring military veterans in law enforcement

The following are remarks given by Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, at the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025. The remarks have been edited for length and...