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The quiet heroes: 316th CES works round the clock to ensure airfield is clear from snow, ice for Carter state funeral
January 15, 2025 — The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron was responsible for clearing the snow and ice from the airfield the day before the state funeral procession for former President Jimmy Carter was scheduled to arrive, ensuring the flight could land safely... MORE

A snowplow removes snow from the flight line.

Winnin' like a Griffin: Staff Sgt. Jordan Addison
January 14, 2025 — Staff Sgt. Jordan Addison, 316th Operations Support Squadron Aerospace Physiology operations and administration noncommissioned officer in charge, is the epitome of a top tier NCO and there is not a task too big that he can't handle... MORE

Staff Sgt. Jordan Addison explains the altitude chamber process.

America’s Airfield honors President Jimmy Carter during State Funeral
January 13, 2025 — Joint Base Andrews played a pivotal role in enabling Special Air Mission 39 during the State Funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, Jan. 2-9, 2025, despite a historic winter storm just days before... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Kelli R. Moon, Joint Team Andrews commander, salutes while former President Jimmy Carter’s remains are carried by the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region Ceremonial Honor Guard and transferred to a hearse at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 7, 2025. The hearse departed with a funeral procession, accompanied by military vehicles and public observers paying respects along the route. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

Final honors: Air Force Band supports President Carter state funeral events
January 13, 2025 — Military bands, including The U.S. Air Force Band, joined JTF-NCR’s overall support through musical performances at key moments during former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral Jan. 4-9. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Dec. 29 at the age of 100... MORE

USAF Band members march at POTUS Jimmy Carter's State Funeral.

A symbol of service and leadership: Jimmy Carter’s connections to America’s Airfield
January 9, 2025 — As commander in chief from 1977 to 1981, President Jimmy Carter became the seventh president who used Joint Base Andrews – then Andrews Air Force Base – as a hub for presidential air travel... MORE

Former President Jimmy Carter and first lady Roslynn Carter wave before departing Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, after President Ronald Reagan's inauguration, Jan. 20, 1981. (DoD photo from RG 330 Office of the Secretary of Defense Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files)

Joint Base Andrews observes National Day of Mourning
January 8, 2025 — Joint Base Andrews will join the nation in observing the National Day of Mourning on Jan. 9, 2025, in honor of the late President Jimmy Carter... MORE

A graphic with a photo of President Jimmy Carter with the Presidential Seal

A Commander-in-Chief's Final Journey Led by Military Tradition
January 7, 2025 — President Jimmy Carter, the nation's 39th chief executive and the first U.S. Naval Academy graduate to serve in the Oval Office, began his final journey with a procession that intertwined the small-town rhythms of Plains, Ga... MORE

Mourners stand with military servicemembers around a flag-draped casket.

316th CES keeps America’s Airfield operational during winter storm
January 6, 2025 — Despite 10 to 12 inches of heavy snowfall during an overnight winter storm, the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron ensured that America’s Airfield remained open and uninterrupted by clearing snow and ice at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 6, 2025... MORE

Season’s greetings from Andrews’ military working dogs
December 27, 2024 — This year, military working dogs with the 316th Security Support Squadron decided to skip the stockings and dive straight into wrapping paper! These four-legged heros are always mission-ready, but today, they're spreading smiles and wagging tails... MORE

Hanukkah at America’s Airfield
December 23, 2024 — Every year, Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days. This year, Hanukkah begins Dec. 25 and continues until sundown Jan. 2. The Joint Base Andrews community will be celebrating with the lighting of one candle each day on the Hanukkah candelabra – called a hanukkiah – outside Chapel One, starting on the evening of Dec. 25. ... MORE

Happy Hanukkah from the Department of Defense

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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...