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316th Wing Comptroller Squadron welcomes new commander
July 9, 2020 — Lt. Col. Jason L. Coleman assumed command of the 316th Comptroller Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 8, 2020... MORE

Lt. Col. Jason L. Coleman (right) receives the 316th guidon from Col. Tyler R. Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander (left), during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 8, 2020.

316th Mission Support Group receives new commander
July 2, 2020 — Col. Nichole Scott assumed command of the 316th Mission Support Group during an assumption of command ceremony here, July 2, 2020. “Thank you for giving me an opportunity to lead this fantastic group,” said Scott. “I’m absolutely ready and my career has prepared me for times like this. I look forward to what the next two years will bring us.” ... MORE

Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, passes the 316th Mission Support Group guidon to Col. Nichole Scott, 316th MSG commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at JBA, Md., July 2, 2020.

316th Wing and 89th Airlift Wing commanders get immersed in programs, resources at JBA
July 2, 2020 — Maj. Vincent Giacomino (right) briefs Col. Tyler R. Schaff (center), 316th Wing and Joint Base... MORE

Maj. Vincent Giacomino (right) briefs Col. Tyler R. Schaff (center), 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and Col. Stephen P. Snelson (left), 89th Airlift Wing commander, on the SparkX Cell program and its mission during an immersion tour at the SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md., on June 29, 2020.

PRESS RELEASE: Joint Base Andrews lowers health protection condition
June 29, 2020 — Joint Base Andrews lowered its health protection condition (HPCON) at 5 a.m. this morning to better align with the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the base and the local community... MORE

316th Security Forces Squadron changes command
June 26, 2020 — Lt. Col. Jason E. Stack assumed command of the 316th Security Forces Squadron from Lt. Col. Jonathan B. Bell during a change of command ceremony at the Security Forces building on June 24, 2020... MORE

Lt. Col. Jason E. Stack salutes Col. Joseph A. Engelbrech III to assume command of the 316th Security Forces Squadron during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 24, 2020.

America's Airman: Ms. Sadiqa Bah
June 26, 2020 — America's Airman: Ms. Sadiqa Bah... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Jordan donates personal protective equipment at Joint Base Andrews for COVID-19 response
June 23, 2020 — Personal protective equipment donated by the Jordanian government to support COVID-19 response efforts arrived on Joint Base Andrews this afternoon. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will distribute the supplies to various states throughout the country... MORE

Armory Maintains the Mission during COVID-19
June 23, 2020 — The 316th Security Support Squadron armory ensures the defenders are armed and ready to support the mission... MORE

A Security Forces defender stands at the 316th Security Support Squadron armory window to receive the weapons and equipment for his shift on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 17, 2020. The armory also houses weapons for general officers and personnel living on base.

America's Airman: A1C Benjamin Parma
June 19, 2020 — America's Airman: A1C Benjamin Parma... MORE

316th Wing and JBA commander introduces self to community
June 16, 2020 — Ellen, Alexis and I are thrilled, and humbled, to be part of the Joint Base Andrews and 316th Wing team! Last week’s change of command was a special moment for me and my family and we are grateful for the warm welcome to JBA!... MORE

Colonel Tyler R. Schaff is the commander of the 316th Wing and installation commander for Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility Washington, Maryland.

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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...