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Safety first: 316th Security Forces Group enhances preparedness with active shooter training at base school
November 17, 2023
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
Maj. Gen. Daniel A. DeVoe presents a certificate to Senior Airman Matthew B. West.

Honorary commanders tour 459th Air Refueling Wing
October 30, 2023
People inside of an aircraft.

Defenders answer challenge in the Chihuahuan Desert, crown winners
October 27, 2023
Briefing

Air Force District of Washington commander visits 316th Wing
October 23, 2023
Man sitting at table.

Joint Base Andrews welcomes arrival of all-electric aircraft after historic flight
October 19, 2023
A group of people can be seen standing around an electric aircraft on a flight line.

316th Security Forces Squadron K-9 training reaches new heights
October 9, 2023
Man and dog exit a helicopter.

‘Journey to the past’: 844th Communications Group opens 50-year-old time capsule
October 2, 2023
time capsule

Joint Base Andrews hosts 76th Air Force Ball
September 19, 2023
A large room full of people.

Joint Base Andrews battles Fort Belvoir at Nationals Park
September 12, 2023
A Joint Base Andrews softball player is seen laying on a base while a catcher from the other team is seen catching a softball.

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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...