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Team Andrews supports Washington Nationals opening day
April 8, 2026 — Service members from around the National Capital Region were invited to present the American flag before the Washington Nationals home-opener at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., April 3, 2026. The D.C. Air National Guard was also represented by a four-ship F-16C Fighting Falcon flyover during the singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner.”...

CSAF co-pilots local mission with 1st Helicopter Squadron at JBA
April 2, 2026 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach visited Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on March 31, 2026, for a tour of the 1st Helicopter Squadron operations facility and to gain a first-hand understanding of the squadron’s mission in the National Capital Region. ...

Winnin’ Like a Griffin: Airman 1st Class Natalie Martinez
April 1, 2026 — Joint Base Andrews leadership visited the Andrews Regional Command Post in support of the March “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” recognition at Andrews, Maryland, March 18, 2026. U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, coined U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Natalie Martinez, C2 Operations Controller, for outstanding initiative, performance, and her contributions towards additional critical roles. While excelling in her primary role, Natalie’s work ethic led her to mission essential duties well beyond the scope of her rank as an A1C, exemplifying what it means to be “winnin’ like a griffin.” ...

Train your thoughts: JBA fosters mental resiliency with MindGym
March 31, 2026 — Completing mission after mission can be stressful for a lot of military members. The military mission requires not only physical readiness and training, but also mental – an aspect that can be more challenge for service members to train on their own. That’s where the Lumena MindGym comes in. The MindGym is a 7-by-7-foot cube offering over 30 different protocols that utilize the combined power of isolation, reflection, light and sound to create an immersive environment to help users master their mind...

Play ball: 1st HS flies over Baltimore Orioles’ opening day
March 30, 2026 — Two UH-1N Hueys, assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, fly over the Baltimore Orioles versus the Minnesota Twins opening game at Oriole Park, Camden Yards, Maryland, March 26, 2026. The event showcased the planning and teamwork between the 1st HS and game officials to synchronize the flyover with the pregame ceremony...

Air Force, Army Team Up for Counter-Drone Testing at Joint Base Andrews in Collaboration with JIATF-401
March 24, 2026 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland – A small-unmanned aerial system (s-UAS) flight was conducted by a joint team with representatives from the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and Federal Aviation Administration on March 19, 2026, to test Andrews’ counter-UAS system capabilities...

Foundations course equips Airmen for leadership, mission success in NCR
March 17, 2026 — U.S. Airmen assigned to the 316th Wing and other units across the National Capital Region are completing the Foundations course at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, which began hosting classes in August 2024. The program develops leadership skills and professional expertise, preparing Airmen to take on critical roles in support of missions across the NCR and the total force...

Joint Base Andrews hosts 2026 STEM Fair & Aviation Career Expo
March 13, 2026 — Students from across Prince George’s County public school district attended the 2026 College & Career Fair, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, March 11-12, 2026. The STEM Fair & Aviation Career Exposition was hosted by the 459th Air Refueling Wing, a U.S. Air Force Reserves unit at Joint Base Andrews. This event allowed 1,500 students to get hands-on learning with an array of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers with displays, activities, and first-hand perspectives from industry professionals...

316th OG gives honorary commanders firsthand look at 1st HS mission
March 10, 2026 — The 316th Operations Group hosted 11 honorary commanders from across the National Capital Region during an immersive tour of the Helicopter Operations Facility at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, March 5, 2026...

CMSAF Wolfe visits Joint Base Andrews
March 10, 2026 — Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Wolfe, and his wife, Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited Joint Base Andrews on March 3, 2026. The CMSAF held an all-call to emphasize the Air Force's three priorities: readiness, modernization, and Airmen and their families...

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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...