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JBA battles Joint Base Myers-Henderson Hall for softball title
October 25, 2022 — Teams from Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Myers-Henderson Hall battled it out on the softball field at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., Oct. 24, 2022... MORE

The Joint Base Andrews softball team celebrates their victory over Joint Base Myers-Henderson Hall at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., Oct. 24, 2022.

Freedom Hall Dining Facility returns to pre-COVID operations, expands service to retirees and DoD civilians
October 19, 2022 — Staff Sgt. Bianca P. Turner waited patiently for Julian Dancel to finish the culinary masterpiece... MORE

Julian Dancel, Freedom Hall Dining Facility cook, grills an omelet for an Airman during breakfast service at the dining facility at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 4, 2022.

JBA commander signs Fire Prevention Week proclamation
October 4, 2022 — Col. Todd Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander, signed a proclamation designating Oct. 9 - Oct. 15 as Fire Prevention Week, at the fire training pit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 4, 2022. ... MORE

Joint Base Andrews leaders and 316th Mission Support Group personnel pose for a group photo following the signing of a Fire Prevention Week proclamation at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 4, 2022. From Oct. 9 - Oct. 15, JBA will host events such as a fire truck parade and a fire station open house and barbeque to raise fire safety awareness and educate families, students and communities across JBA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

JBA celebrates 75 years with Air & Space Expo
September 19, 2022 — The thundering roar of aircraft and crowds at the Joint Base Andrews 2022 Air & Space Expo came to an end on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform an aerial demonstration during the Joint Base Andrews 2022 Air & Space Expo at JBA, Sept. 16, 2022.

Noise starts tomorrow at JBA
September 15, 2022 — The Joint Base Andrews 2022 Air & Space Expo is taking off tomorrow, Sept. 16, 2022, beginning with a day devoted to the Department of Defense... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” practice a routine for the Joint Base Andrews 2022 Air & Space Expo upon their arrival at JBA, Md., Sept. 12, 2022. The Thunderbirds perform worldwide to strengthen morale and esprit de corps among Air Force members, support community relations, represent the United States and its armed forces to foreign nations and to project international goodwill. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

JBA honors 9/11 with remembrance ceremony
September 9, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews hosted a 9/11 remembrance ceremony here, Sept. 9, 2022, to reflect on the tragic events that the United States suffered on Sept. 11, 2001, and to honor the almost 3,000 lives that were lost... MORE

A flight of first responders stand at parade rest during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 9, 2022. The ceremony was intended for base personnel to remember the tragic events on September 11, 2001 and honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

Joint Base Andrews 2022 Air & Space Expo | AIRSHOW SCHEDULE
September 8, 2022 — FRIDAY 16 September 2022 (DOD/DV Day)Time - Act9:00 - JB Andrews Ramp Opens for DVs, Military... MORE

The Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo is JBA's opportunity to say "thank you" to our community, the state, and the National Capital Region. The next show is scheduled for fall 2022.

Joint Base Andrews is scheduled to hold a free expo, with Air Force premier aerial demonstrations, Sept. 17-18, 2022.
Among other commemorations, this year's Joint Base Andrews Air Show will celebrate the Air Force's 75th Birthday.

2022 Air & Space Expo
September 1, 2022 — Join us September 17th and 18th for the 2022 Air & Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews!... MORE

JBA welcomes 31st Pilot for a Day
September 1, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews welcomed 8-year-old Elias “Eli” Tadli, as the 31st Pilot for a Day participant from the Check-6 Foundation today... MORE

Eight-year-old Elias “Eli” Tadli from Jefferson, Md., poses for a photo with his family and members of the 113th Operations Squadron during a Pilot for a Day visit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 1, 2022.

JBA leaders sign Suicide Prevention Month proclamation
August 31, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews senior leadership signed a proclamation designating September as Suicide Prevention Month, on Aug. 31, 2022, at Joint Base Andrews, Md... MORE

Col. Todd Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander, signs a Suicide Prevention Month proclamation at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 31, 2022. The Department of Defense and JBA observe Suicide Prevention Month in September to bring forth awareness and to educate our military community about suicide prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jovan Berry, poses for a portrait.

How a Lifetime of Training Saved a Life

“You better not die; the kids would be so mad.” It’s a surreal scene. The smell of a small, old bathroom, the endless noise of security forces over the radio. A man, blue in the face, face down on the floor in a dire medical situation. And a...

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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...