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PRESS RELEASE: Jordan donates personal protective equipment at Joint Base Andrews for COVID-19 response
June 23, 2020 — Personal protective equipment donated by the Jordanian government to support COVID-19 response efforts arrived on Joint Base Andrews this afternoon. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will distribute the supplies to various states throughout the country... MORE

Armory Maintains the Mission during COVID-19
June 23, 2020 — The 316th Security Support Squadron armory ensures the defenders are armed and ready to support the mission... MORE

A Security Forces defender stands at the 316th Security Support Squadron armory window to receive the weapons and equipment for his shift on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 17, 2020. The armory also houses weapons for general officers and personnel living on base.

America's Airman: A1C Benjamin Parma
June 19, 2020 — America's Airman: A1C Benjamin Parma... MORE

316th Wing and JBA commander introduces self to community
June 16, 2020 — Ellen, Alexis and I are thrilled, and humbled, to be part of the Joint Base Andrews and 316th Wing team! Last week’s change of command was a special moment for me and my family and we are grateful for the warm welcome to JBA!... MORE

Colonel Tyler R. Schaff is the commander of the 316th Wing and installation commander for Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility Washington, Maryland.

America's Airman: Senior Airman Caitlyn Truax
June 12, 2020 — America's Airman: Senior Airman Caitlyn Truax... MORE

JBA changes command and reactivates 316th Wing
June 11, 2020 — Col. Tyler Schaff assumed command of the 316th Wing at Joint Base Andrews from Col. Andrew Purath during a change of command ceremony on JBA, June, 11, 2020... MORE

Col. Tyler Schaff assumes command of the 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews at Hangar 3 on JBA, Md., June 11, 2020. Schaff now oversees approximately 2,500 Airmen, Department of Defense civilians and contractors in the 316th Wing. He will also serve as installation commander to JBA; home to two higher headquarters, six wings, more than 80 tenant organizations and an estimated 17,000 personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

Spring changes in the air: JBA says goodbye to 11th Wing, welcomes 316th
June 9, 2020 — As the temperature begins to rise and flowers blossom to their full extent, it becomes evident seasonal change is in the air. With summer months approaching, military families globally gear up for permanent change of station season. This summer, families aren’t the only ones preparing for adjustments. Joint Base Andrews is going through a spring change of its own as it says goodbye to the prestigious 11th Wing and welcomes the 316th Wing. ... MORE

Members of the 11th Wing furl and case the squadron and group guidons belonging to the 316th Wing during a 316th Wing to 11th Wing mission movement ceremony on Oct. 1, 2010, in Hangar 3 here.

America's Airman: Tech. Sgt. Jilian McGreen
June 5, 2020 — America's Airman: Tech. Sgt. Jilian McGreen... MORE

Refueling During Uncertain Times
June 1, 2020 — Like many, for me the past few weeks have been exhausting. We watched with pride as America triumphantly launched our countrymen into space from U.S. soil for the first time in nearly a decade... MORE

Pharmacy curbside pick-up service ends
June 1, 2020 — 11th Medical Group Pharmacy Curbside Pick-up will no longer be available at Malcolm Grow Medical Center beginning today... MORE

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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...