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Command of 316th Medical Group changes hands
August 28, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Col. Stacy G. Friesen assumed command of the 316th Medical Group during a ceremony, Aug. 20. Friesen previously served as the deputy command surgeon for Air Force Central Command at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Her career also includes leadership positions in both operational and staff assignments, with a particular focus on medical operations and health care strategy. Friesen has served in various roles across the Air Force, including command positions and deployments in support of operations Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve, and other key missions... MORE

Joint Base Andrews implements inaugural domestic violence response drill
August 28, 2024 — The 316th Wing inspection team hosted the base’s inaugural scenario-based domestic violence exercise at Freedom Park, Thursday. The exercise included an actor initiating simulated violence against their partner in a public setting, eventually involving base organizations to de-escalate, process and investigate the physical altercation... MORE

An Airman is being pat down by a member of the 316th Security Forces Squadron.

Hugo's last call
August 27, 2024 — Members from the 316th Security Support Squadron came together to honor retired military working dog Hugo at the Veterinary Treatment Facility, Aug. 23. Hugo was relieved from duty in 2021 after serving six years at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada... MORE

Staff Sgt. Joshua Hack walks Hugo into the veterinary treatment facility.

Defenders of America's Airfield: The Elite Guards keeping Joint Base Andrews secure
August 23, 2024 — Joint Base Andrews, commonly known as “America’s Airfield,” is the home of Air Force One, making it one of the U.S. Air Force’s highest visibility bases. The reestablished 316th Security Forces Squadron Elite Guard Section has the duty of protecting the installation as well as the thousands of men and women who visit, work, and live there everyday... MORE

An NCO returns an airman's common access card.

316th Civil Engineer Squadron ensures airfield safety with decennial arresting system overhaul
August 21, 2024 — The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron completed a decennial overhaul of the Barrier Arresting Kit-12 aircraft arresting system from July through August... MORE

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 113th Wing hooks onto the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system.

Celebrity chef unveils first Fresh Kitchen at a military installation
August 19, 2024 — Robert Irvine, Fresh Kitchen founder, discusses the opening of Fresh Kitchen in the Army & Air Force... MORE

A group of people celebrating and clapping after cutting a ribbon.

Ensuring readiness: 316 MDG conducts decontamination training
August 19, 2024 — U.S. Airmen assigned to the 316th Medical Group carry a tent during decontamination training at... MORE

Airmen carry a tent during a decontamination exercise to practice rapidly deploying while managing hazardous materials.

Igniting dreams: Cadets tackle 316th Civil Engineer Squadron program
August 14, 2024 — Hosting their 5th annual Fire Explorer program, the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire Department hosted 10 students to experience what it takes to be a firefighter at Joint Base Andrews, Md from July 22-27... MORE

Mission Ready, Family Steady: The Rollis
August 12, 2024 — Tech. Sgt. Joshua Rolli and Kaitlyn Rolli understand that when you find the right community, they become an extension of your own family. For the Rollis, their civil engineering family has meant everything to them during their ten years of marriage... MORE

A family poses for a group photo with the Washington Monument behind them.

Americans released from Russian custody arrive at Joint Base Andrews
August 2, 2024 — Three Americans released from Russian custody were greeted by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and reunited with their family members upon arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Thursday... MORE

A man and woman hug while two people look on.

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Faces behind the Joint Base Andrews Air Show

From logistics and ground operations to aerial coordination, Airmen, civilians and community partners have been working behind the scenes to bring the 2025 Joint Base Andrews Andrews Air Show to life.The work of these teams spans every corner of the...

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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...