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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.

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... 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

Joint Base Andrews welcomes arrival of all-electric aircraft after historic flight
October 19, 2023 — AFWERX, in collaboration with one of its primary division partners, BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company, landed an ALIA conventional take-off and landing, all-electric aircraft at Andrews during a multi-stop flight from Vermont to Florida, Oct. 18. AFWERX, an innovation program of the Department of the Air Force, and BETA are collaborating in the development of advanced electric vertical takeoff and landing, eVTOL, aircraft for potential military applications. This partnership leverages BETA's knowledge in eVTOL design and AFWERX's network to advance the development of zero-emission aircraft for military operations. ... MORE

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 — The 316th Security Forces Squadron military working dog section at Andrews collaborated with the Maryland State Police Aviation Command to familiarize the base's MWDs with operational aircraft during a training exercise, Oct. 5... MORE

‘Journey to the past’: 844th Communications Group opens 50-year-old time capsule
October 2, 2023 — On Sept. 28, the 844th Communications Group unearthed a time capsule sealed for a half-century by the base commander at the time, Air Force Col. K. I. Gunnarson. The time capsule, sealed on Sept. 18, 1973, revealed a treasure trove of memories and artifacts, offering a poignant glimpse into the past... MORE

Joint Base Andrews hosts 76th Air Force Ball
September 19, 2023 — Members of the military community throughout the National Capital Region celebrated the U.S. Air Force’s 76th Birthday Ball at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Sep. 16... MORE

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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...