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1HS flies out for National Night Out in Virginia
August 7, 2026 — The 1 HS participated in National Night Out, teaching community members about their mission, aircraft and building relations with attendees in New Market, Virginia, Aug. 4, 2026...

316th Security Forces squadron supports National Night Out in Baltimore
August 6, 2026 — U.S. Airmen assigned to the 316th Security Forces squadron interact with local residents during a National Night Out event in Baltimore, Maryland, Aug. 4, 2026. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes military and law enforcement partnerships with...

316 Security Forces connects with the community at Touch-A-Truck event
August 5, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travis Radle, left, 316th Security Forces Squadron police services noncommissioned officer in charge, and Senior Airman Katelyn Relihan, 316th Security Support Squadron vehicle control officer, pose with community members in front of a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled vehicle assigned to the 316th SFS at the Touch-A-Truck event in Montgomery Village, Maryland, Aug. 1, 2026. Outreach events allow the community to familiarize themselves with the military members that serve and protect the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)...

Maj. Gen. Richardson tours Joint Base Andrews
August 4, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Neil R. Richardson, Air Force District of Washington and 320th Air Expeditionary wing commander, toured Joint Base Andrews as part of his immersion as the new Air Force District of Washington commander, July 31,2026. During the tour Richardson met with the 844th Communications Group, 744th Communications Squadron and other units on the installation. ...

JBAB hosts 2026 SNCO Summit
July 29, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Thompson Jr., senior enlisted leader for Joint Base...

Growing Together, EPA visits JBA
July 29, 2026 — Joint Base Andrews met with Environmental Protection Agency leadership to discuss continued collaboration for environmental protection efforts at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, July 21, 2026...

A day at Joint Base Andrews pest management
July 21, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Paredes, a pest management specialist from the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, provide a brief overview of pest management duties on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, June 11, 2026. The 316 CES prioritizes conservation and environmental restoration efforts and compliance with federal and state regulations at the base. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st class Joshua Kaentong)...

Col. Seekamp tours Joint Base Andrews as new commander
July 20, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Col. Karl W. Seekamp recently toured Joint Base Andrews as part of his immersion as the new commander of the 316th Wing and installation. During his tour Seekamp visited the chapel, explosive ordnance disposal, fire department and many other units on base...

Security forces lieutenant backstops D.C. team to Heroes Cup hockey title
July 15, 2026 — U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Stanislav V. Barilov, 316th Security Forces Group executive officer, patrolled the crease for the D.C. Armed Forces Hockey Club as they won the Division C2 Championship at the 2026 Heroes Cup tournament, June 5-7 in Marlborough, Massachusetts...

Forged through readiness; 1HS conducts Elephant Walk
July 10, 2026 — The 1st Helicopter Squadron conducted an Elephant Walk, a large aircraft formation in which multiple military aircraft taxi in close, nose-to-tail sections before taking off...

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U.S. Army Capt. Latoiya Templeton poses for a photo.

One Hundred and One Military Working Dogs: A Military Veterinarian's purpose

Who is U.S. Army Capt. Latoiya Templeton? That’s a question even she struggled to answer. “Oh gosh, I am so many things, I am a mom, I’m a veterinarian, I’m a sister, I’m a daughter. All the things,” said Templeton, Joint Base Andrews branch chief...

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Lt. Col. Jonathan Bonilla gives remarks during the 5th HS activation ceremony.

Joint Base Andrews

Excellence is not optional

Thank you all for being here today to witness this historic moment. Today is about much more than an assumption of command. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in Air Force rotary-wing history.And to the Airmen of the Fifth Helicopter...