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316th Operations Group hosts immersion tour for CMSAF Bass
November 24, 2020 — The 316th Operations Group hosted an immersion tour for Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, at the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Nov. 23, 2020. The tour included briefs about the organizations, missions, and responsibilities of the 1st Helicopter Squadron, 316th Operations Support Squadron, and the 316th OG...

JBA hosts multiagency forensic training
November 20, 2020 — The 2nd Field Investigative Squadron, 7th Field Investigative Squadron, 316th Wing Security Forces Group and Judge Advocates from the 316th Wing Legal Office participated in a two-day multiagency forensic and witness testimony training at Joint Base Andrews on Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, 2020...

A word from the CC about COVID-19 and the holiday season
November 20, 2020 — A WORD FROM THE CC | Hello Griffins and valued mission partners! As the holiday season approaches I am excited, not only for myself, but for our entire community to be able to spend valuable time with family, friends and loved ones. I hope each Joint Base Andrews member takes the time to reflect and be thankful for what is most important to them...

SparkX Cell open house showcases cutting-edge technology
November 19, 2020 — The SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., works with Tesseract, an Air Force maintenance-run program, to develop life-like 3-D models such as this vertebrae part to help medical students in the Air Force train for procedures and understand the human body. The SparkX Cell Center’s Phase Two Open House on Nov. 13, 2020, was intended to showcase the newly added equipment and their capabilities, build networks with different teams and businesses across the National Capital Region, and promote a growth mindset...

Woman Warrior: Battling breast cancer in the military
October 29, 2020 — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, however, for U.S. Air Force Maj. Jessica Brooks, breast cancer awareness is important every day of every year. Sharing prevention methods, information, and stories about breast cancer is something she’ll do at any given opportunity...

Military and Family Support Center hosts base tour for new JBA military spouses
October 27, 2020 — Joint Base Andrews Military and Family Support Center hosted their first "Windshield Tour", a quarterly event that escorts military spouses by bus to significant historical attractions on JBA, Oct. 23, 2020. The event was created this year, exclusively for JBA’s new military spouses, to help familiarize them with the base, to share JBA’s historical role and to promote the Military and Family Support Center...

"No Heat, No Cool" Fall 2020
October 8, 2020 — 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...

JBA mental health clinic treats pandemic-related emotional pain
October 6, 2020 — From one-on-one psychological therapy to psych testing to couples counseling, the Joint Base Andrews...

JBA offers helpful voting tips for service members
October 6, 2020 — It’s election season and the Joint Base Andrews Military & Family Support Center’s voter assistance office is here to help. Erika Patterson, installation voting assistance officer, has answers to some common voting questions. ...

Staff sergeant selects announced
September 28, 2020 — Air Force officials released the names of senior Airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant Sept. 24, including 177 Airmen here...

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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...