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316th Medical Group takes off with new live-flight Tactical Combat Casualty Care training
February 2, 2024 — The 316th Medical Group held a live-flight Tactical Combat Casualty Care training event with the organization’s Ground Surgical Team and Critical Care Air Transport Team, Jan. 25... MORE

The 316th Medical Group Ground Surgical Team operates in a simulated surgical operating room at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 25, 2024.

Air Force honors 100th Bomb Group's legacy with 'Masters of the Air' special screening
January 30, 2024 — The base hosted the cast and creative team of AppleTV+’s “Masters of the Air,” along with World War II veterans, Department of the Air Force senior leaders, and service men and women for a reception and special screening of the series’ first episode, Jan. 27... MORE

Team Andrews commemorates Consolidated Communications Center topping out ceremony
January 29, 2024 — The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, 844th Communications Group, 89th Airlift Support Group, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron and Balfour Beatty contractors commemorated a construction milestone for Andrews’ Consolidated Communications Center reaching its full height, Jan. 10... MORE

Construction workers stand in interior construction site

There is 'snow' stopping the snow barn
January 26, 2024 — Despite a heavy snowfall in the early days of January, the base’s mission had to continue. And, it is members of the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Pavement and Equipment section, known during the winter months as the "snow barn", who are entrusted with the duty of ensuring inclement weather does not stop operations on base by clearing America’s Airfield of snow and ice... MORE

Yellow truck sweeps ice and snow off of flight line.

A life-long pursuit of providing career and life enrichment
January 24, 2024 — Nicole “Nikki” Tavel is a community readiness consultant at the Military & Family Readiness Center who has spent the last 10 years supporting service members to improve their quality of life and enrich their careers... MORE

Members attend Federal Voter Assistance Program training at the Military and Family Readiness Center on Joint Base Andrews.

12 Outstanding Airmen of the year: Theodore Sebsibe
January 19, 2024 — The Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2023 were formally recognized at last year's Air, Space & Cyber Conference hosted by the Air and Space Forces Association in National Harbor, Maryland. Tech. Sgt. Theodore Sebsibe was honored with one of these awards during the conference... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Theodore Sebsibe does electrical work during a deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, in 2023.

DAF announces 2023 Photo Contest winners
January 9, 2024 — The Department of the Air Force recently announced the winners of the 2023 Air Force Photo Contest. Following this year’s theme of “101 Days of Summer,” a judging panel evaluated almost 400 entries on impact, creativity and technical aspects, with winners from various skill levels and ages selected in both traditional and, for the first time, composite photography. ... MORE

Poster art for the 2023 contest with the title 101 days of Summer

Joint Base Andrews welcomes 34th Pilot for a Day
December 22, 2023 — The base welcomed 13-year-old Jeremiah Hawkins as the 34th “Pilot for a Day” participant from the Check-6 Foundation, Dec. 15. ... MORE

The Hawkins family take a group photo during “Pilot for a Day” at Joint Base Andrews

First sergeant symposium: Supporting the next generation of leaders
December 22, 2023 — The 316th Wing hosted the Air Force District of Washington’s First Sergeant Symposium, allowing senior leaders and support services a platform to offer insight to additional duty first sergeants about the integral role they play in Airmen’s lives, Dec. 4-8. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ashley R. Daniel, 1st Airlift Squadron first sergeant, speaks during a panel at the First Sergeant Symposium at Joint Base Andrews

Master the art of 3D printing: Spark X Cell starts new course
December 18, 2023 — Spark X Cell, an innovation laboratory at Andrews, provides services to the installation such as 3D printing, laser engraving, and software and web development. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Bohr, a Spark X Cell innovator, taught during the base’s first Spark X hosted 3D printing class, Dec. 1, 2023... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Bohr, Spark X Cell technician, teaches 3D modeling at the Spark X Idea and Innovation Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 1, 2023.

Andrews Spouses Club, first sergeants deliver cookies to dorm residents
December 15, 2023 — The Andrews Spouses Club and volunteers across the National Capital Region pose for a photo Dec. 15, 2023, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Andrews Spouses Club hosted a cookie gathering and packing event to be delivered to dorm residents by the base first sergeants to help spread cheer during the holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel... MORE

The Andrews Spouses Club and volunteers across the National Capital Region pose for a photo Dec. 15, 2023, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Andrews Spouses Club hosted a cookie gathering and packing event to be delivered to dorm residents by the base first sergeants to help spread cheer during the holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Brosam)

Joint Base Andrews hosts 2023 Warrior CARE Week
December 4, 2023 — A compilation of all photo and video coverage of the 2023 Warrior CARE Week hosted by the Air Force Wounded Warrior program at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 22, 2023... MORE

A banner is displayed at the Hangar 14 entrance during the 2023 Warrior CARE Week hosted by the Air Force Wounded Warrior program at Joint Base Andrews

Special Observance Committees Recognized by Base Leadership
December 3, 2023 — Commanders across Joint Base Andrews gathered to thank committee members for each of the 2023 Department of Defense-approved Cultural Observances and Awareness Events, Nov. 30. ... MORE

Commanders across Joint Base Andrews gathered to thank committee members for each of the 2023 Department of Defense-approved Cultural Observances and Awareness Events, Nov. 30.

Joint Base Andrews Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting: ‘Tis the season
December 2, 2023 — The annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting ceremony was held at Chapel one, Nov. 30, 2023. The event commenced with holiday music performed by The U.S. Air Force Band, followed by introductions from chapel event coordinators detailing the scheduled activities that included food, toy giveaways, and free holiday groceries. The event ended with the lighting and final remarks by U.S. Air Force Col. Todd E. Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander... MORE

A crowd watches as a Christmas tree and menorah are lit during a ceremony.

Preventative Law Tips: Holiday Scams
December 1, 2023 — With Americans expected to spend an average of $1,000 this Holiday season, scammers are hard at work targeting holiday shoppers with the latest identity theft and hacking scams. Follow these tips to stay safe this season!... MORE

Non-technical Phantoms excel at Massachusetts Institute of Technology artificial intelligence program
November 27, 2023 — A select few Airmen from across the world have emerged from the shadows to tackle a variety of different artificial intelligence projects for the Department of the Air Force. What they share in common is their desire to bridge the digital divide and bring AI back to their home units to solve problems. Not all of these Airmen are engineers or programmers... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Hyuk Yoo, Phantom Fellow, DAF-MIT Artificial Intelligence Accelerator (AIA), poses for a photo at the AIA office, Cambridge, Mass., April 5, 2023. The AI Accelerator leverages universities, small businesses, traditional defense, and non-traditional commercial ventures, collaborating with the Air Force and Space Force to develop and ensure the ethical use of AI technologies for society and the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brycen Guerrero)

Malcolm Grow Medical Center celebrates 136 years of healing
November 22, 2023 — The 316th Wing Medical Group gathered to commemorate the 136th birthday of Maj. Gen. Malcolm Grow, the namesake of the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center, Nov. 20... MORE

Joint Base Andrews celebrates Native American Heritage Month
November 17, 2023 — In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the base hosted retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Samuel J. Cox, Naval History and Heritage Command director, to share stories of Native American service members’ accomplishments throughout U.S. military history with personnel, Nov. 14. Cox spoke of Cmdr. Ernest Evans, the first Native American Medal of Honor recipient in the Navy, who earned the medal for valor in a solo, daylight-torpedo run on a Japanese naval force. Cox said that Navy historians consider this to be one of the most gallant efforts in the history of the U.S. Navy... MORE

From left, retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Samuel J. Cox, Naval History and Heritage Command director, U.S. Navy Capt. Page Felini, Naval Air Facility Washington commanding officer, and Col. Todd E. Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander, attend a Native American Heritage Month event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14, 2023. Cox was also the guest speaker at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at Joint Base Andrews
November 17, 2023 — Service members and families from across the installation came together to see the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree for the last stop on its journey to Washington, D.C., and to be a part of a night of celebration, Nov. 16. Each year a different national forest provides a tree to light up the U.S. Capitol building's West Lawn for the holiday season. This year’s 63-foot-tall Norway Spruce came from Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia... MORE

Capitol Christmas Tree event attendees carry a donated Christmas tree at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 16, 2023. During the event, military families received Christmas trees from Monongahela National Forest, the same forest as the Capitol Christmas Tree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

Safety first: 316th Security Forces Group enhances preparedness with active shooter training at base school
November 17, 2023 — Earlier this year, the base was alerted of an incident involving a potential armed individual in base housing, prompting a robust response from Security Forces. As a proactive approach to bolster security measures and strengthen relations with administrative staff, students, and parents of children on base, the 316th Security Forces Group conducted an active shooter training session at the Imagine Andrews Public Charter School, Nov. 7. The training familiarized security personnel with the school's layout to decrease response time and to increase coordination between school faculty and law enforcement during an emergency. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tyler J. Hughes, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, explained the training’s significance and emphasized the need for new Defenders to be acquainted with the school's facilities before an emergency occurs. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Michael Smith, left, and Sean Martyn, with the 316th Security Force Squadron, perform a security sweep of a classroom during active shooter training at Imagine Andrews Public Charter School at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 7, 2023. The Airmen were assessed on their actions during the exercise such as how they communicated with one another, tracked down suspects and attempted to save lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

Local Defender awarded Airman's Medal for saving child's life
November 6, 2023 — On Oct. 10th, 2023, Senior Airman Matthew B. West was awarded the Airman’s Medal for his heroic actions of saving a young girl’s life during a dog attack on base, Oct 26, 2022... MORE

Maj. Gen. Daniel A. DeVoe presents a certificate to Senior Airman Matthew B. West.

Joint Base Andrews hosts National Disability Employment Awareness Month special observance
November 2, 2023 — Military and local community members recognized National Disability Employment Awareness Month during a special observance at the Community Commons, Oct. 30. The event featured Larysa Kautz, Melwood CEO and a 459th Air Refueling Wing honorary commander, who spoke about her life experiences, having family members with disabilities and the overall impact of what Melwood does for local communities and those with disabilities. Melwood is a leading employer and advocate for people with disabilities headquartered in Maryland, according to Kautz... MORE

Larysa Kautz, 459th Air Refueling Wing honorary commander, speaks during the National Disability Employment Awareness Month special observance at Joint Base Andrews, Oct. 30, 2023. According to their website, Melwood offers job placement, training, life skills and supportive services to more than 2,000 people with disabilities each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Pate)

Honorary commanders tour 459th Air Refueling Wing
October 30, 2023 — The Joint Base Andrews honorary commander program held an immersion tour to match civic leaders with 459th Air Refueling Wing leaders and provide commanders a means to educate participants about the armed forces on Oct. 24... MORE

Defenders answer challenge in the Chihuahuan Desert, crown winners
October 27, 2023 — FORT BLISS, Texas – Air Force Defenders gathered in the foothills of the Franklin Mountains Oct. 23-27 to represent their major commands from around the globe in the 2023 Defender Challenge at the Doña Ana Range Complex. Eleven teams of five — four competitors and one alternate — were timed and tested through three areas of competition: combat... MORE

Air Force District of Washington commander visits 316th Wing
October 23, 2023 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Daniel A. DeVoe, Air Force District of Washington commander, Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine N. Kelley, AFDW command chief, and other AFDW staff members, visited units from the 316th Wing as part of an immersion tour Oct. 17-18... MORE

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