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Joint Base Andrews engineers conduct bivouac training to enhance skills, capabilities
July 27, 2023 — The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron completed bivouac training to improve their skills and readiness capabilities in a simulated deployed environment July 17-20... MORE

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CSAF, Tuskegee Airmen recognize 75 years of trailblazing
July 27, 2023 — The event recognized the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and their impact of ensuring Airmen as well as other service members can serve to their full potential... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., center left, and Tuskegee Airmen stand in front of the PT-17 Stearman during the Tuskegee Airmen PT-17 Stearman Aircraft Exchange ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 26, 2023. Generations of Tuskegee Airmen attended the exchange ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

316th Operations Group changes command
July 22, 2023 — Col. Matthew Shrull took command of the 316th Operations Group from Col. John Ross during a change of command ceremony July 14... MORE

263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command recognizes 316th Civil Engineer Squadron
July 21, 2023 — U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Frank M. Rice, 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command commander, praised the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron during a visit July 13. Rice presented mementos to the squadron and individual Airmen in recognition of their support to a 263rd AAMDC facility, the Joint Air Defense Operations Center satellite site, at Andrews... MORE

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7th Field Investigations Squadron welcomes new commander
July 10, 2023 — Lt Col. John F. Rayho took command of the 7th Field Investigations Squadron from Lt Col. Richard N. Derohan during a change of command ceremony July 7. The 7 FIS is an integral part of the Department of the Air Force's Office of Special Investigations, serving as a federal law enforcement and counterintelligence agency... MORE

Col. Brian Alexander, Air Force Office of Special Investigations commander, hands the 7th Field Investigations Squadron guidon to Lt Col. John Rayho, 7th FIS new commander

CATM instructors gun for change
July 5, 2023 — Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors came from across the nation to attend the Combat Arms Working Group project at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 26, 2023. The goal of the working group was to collaborate on current issues in the CATM field and focus on long-term, sustainable solutions... MORE

Joint Base Andrews brings community together with small business summit
June 9, 2023 — Joint Base Andrews hosted the annual Small Business Summit as an opportunity for local small business owners to network and share resources with peers, and connect with the base, June 8... MORE

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Prince George's County Police Department honors Joint Base Andrews for Military Appreciation Month
May 26, 2023 — 316th Wing Defenders and county police gathered at the Prince George's County Police Department Headquarters for a Military Appreciation Month event to honor military members stationed at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, May 25... MORE

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Bozell, 316th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, Chief Master Sgt. Jackson A. Helzer, 316th Wing command chief, Col. Todd E. Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Malik Aziz, Prince George's County chief of police, Col. Michael Morales, 316th Security Forces Group commander, and Tech. Sgt. Amaya, Tech. Sgt. Manuel Amaya, 316th Security Support Squadron combat arms noncommissioned officer in charge, participate in a ceremony at Prince George's County Police Department Headquarters in Upper Marlboro, Md., May 25, 2023. PGPD presented a gift of appreciation as a thank you to military members stationed at JB Andrews and in celebration of Military Appreciation Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daekwon Stith)

Air Force District of Washington hosts Industry Week to showcase mission needs
May 23, 2023 — Air Force District of Washington’s contracting directorate hosted Industry Week at the Gen. Jacob E. Smart Conference Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 9-12, 2023, to give businesses an idea of what the AFDW mission is and where additional skillsets are needed... MORE

Joint Base Andrews hosts Capitol K-9 Trials competition
May 21, 2023 — Law enforcement working dogs and their handlers demonstrated their skills to fight for first place during the “Capitol K-9 Trials” competition May 20... 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...