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Junior ROTC cadets receive inside look at 1st Helicopter Squadron mission
January 30, 2023 — The excited chatter of 48 Junior ROTC cadets from Charles H. Flowers High School filled the 1st... MORE

High school students learn about helicopter

AFDW commander visits 316th Wing, recognizes Airmen
January 25, 2023 — Maj. Gen. Joel Jackson, Air Force District of Washington commander, visited units from the 316th Wing to get a better understanding of their missions and to recognize outstanding performers across the base... MORE

Major General Joel Jackson, Air Force District of Washington commander, and Chief Master Sergeant Chassidy Sells, AFDW command first sergeant , meets with Senior Airman Kimarri Fulton, raven with the 316th Wing to recognize her for her outstanding performance within her career field Jan. 24, 2023, Joint Base Andrews.

Joint Base Andrews hosts National Mentorship Month panel
January 23, 2023 — January is National Mentoring Month and Andrews brought together base leadership for a panel offering a unique perspective on career goals, motivation, and challenges one faces while advancing their personal development journey, Jan. 23... MORE

Two men and a woman sit in chairs on a stage.

Honoring Ajola
January 10, 2023 — Senior Airman Jordan Arredondo walks into the dog kennels at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, hearing all the dogs barking, but one stands out to his ears. This bark was unique and extra raspy but just as loud as the others... MORE

Jordan, Shawn and Ajola pose for a picture. (Courtesy photo)

1st Helicopter Squadron welcomes new chiropractic clinic
January 6, 2023 — The 1st Helicopter Squadron hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome a new chiropractic clinic being embedded into their squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 4, 2023... MORE

Col. Todd Randolph, right, 316th Wing and installation commander, cuts a ribbon with Dr. Thomas Bui, Human Performance Flight chiropractor, for the grand opening of a new chiropractic clinic at the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 4, 2023.

JBA celebrates the holidays
December 22, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews holds their annual holiday parade at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2022... MORE

Joint Base Andrews holds their annual Holiday parade, Dec. 20, 2022, at Joint Base Andrews, Md.

JBA bolsters Airman combat skills
December 2, 2022 — Approximately 50 Airmen from the 316th Wing and 89th Airlift Wing participated in Airman Combat Skills Training at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 1-2, 2022... MORE

A Joint Base Andrews Airman retrieves a gas mask during a Airman Combat Skills Training exercise at JBA, Md., December 2, 2022. The semi-annual training included a refresher course in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear and Mission-Oriented Protective Posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

JBA trains for active shooter
December 2, 2022 — Units from Joint Base Andrews train for active shooter response. MORE

A dose of virtual reality: Pilots enhance 316th OSS helicopter simulator for training needs
December 1, 2022 — First Lt. Joseph Mull, a 1st Helicopter Squadron pilot at Joint Base Andrews, Md., was flying one of two UH-1N Hueys in formation over the National Capital Region... MORE

Maj. Mitchell Clapp, 316th Operations Support Squadron assistant director of operations, monitors a training mission on the virtual-reality helicopter flight simulator system at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 25, 2022.

Active Shooter base exercise prepares Airmen for emergencies
November 30, 2022 — Airmen across Joint Base Andrews worked together in emergency response mode during an active shooter Total Force Readiness exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 30, 2022. Total Force Readiness is a Readiness Exercise that is used to determine if installation personnel and plans are ready for wartime and deployed scenarios. The scenario also included a chemical attack to add to the realism of the scenario... MORE

An Airman participates in an active shooter exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 30, 2022. During the exercise, Airmen were evaluated on their actions, such as how they communicated with one another, tracked down the target(s) and attempted to save lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

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

Final honors: Air Force Band supports President Carter state funeral events

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...

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The U.S. flag waves in the wind at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2024. The flag was lowered to half-staff to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

Upholding our customs and courtesies: The importance of Reveille and Retreat

As the command chief of the 316th Wing here, I am constantly struck by the dedication and professionalism of our Joint Base Andrews community. Every day, you all do amazing, hard work... and you all make it look so easy!Despite how unique our base...