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Retired chief talks about resilience
March 2, 2021 — Airmen from the 316th Wing attended an in-person and virtual professional development seminar Feb. 26, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md... MORE

AFDW, medical leaders champion vaccine rollout program
February 16, 2021 — The Air Force District of Washington vaccination program is successfully underway at Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. AFDW is prepared to rapidly expand distribution capabilities as vaccine supply increases to support partner organizations, tenant units, and geographically-separated service members within the National Capital Region... MORE

Air Force colonel administers COVID-19 vaccine to female Airman.

POTUS gives farewell speech at JBA
January 21, 2021 — President Donald J. Trump and his family arrive at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for Trump's farewell ceremony, Jan. 20, 2021... MORE

Annual Department of Defense housing satisfaction survey running through Feb. 5
January 19, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force is asking residents of privatized and government-owned housing to weigh in with their personal experiences and opinions via the DOD Tenant Satisfaction Survey... MORE

New Year's Message from Joint Base Andrews Installation Commander
January 12, 2021 — It is truly a privilege to serve beside you as we execute our critical missions across Joint Base Andrews and throughout the entire National Capitol Region... MORE

COVID-19 survivor continues recovering, recommends vaccinations
January 5, 2021 — Six months ago this week, he began experiencing severe shortness of breath... MORE

Tech Sgt. Lloyd Tumbaga toured the Pentagon in July 2019.

JBA first responders are base’s first recipients of historic COVID-19 vaccine
December 31, 2020 — Members from the 316th Medical Group administered the new Moderna COVID-19 vaccine here, Dec. 30, 2020... MORE

316th MDG learns about casualty care for military working dogs
December 7, 2020 — Members from the 316th Medical Group participated in an annual Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course, a training course for teaching medical professionals how to aid wounded MWDs in deployed conditions, at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 12, 2020. Intended for service members from all military branches, the course aims to share knowledge about how to quickly aid MWDs during emergency situations in deployed environments... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Catherine Vodel (left), Marine Helicopter Squadron One military working dog handler, and U.S. Army Capt. Carli Williams (right), course instructor and veterinarian at Ft. Belvoir, Va., pet Ory, military working dog, during an annual Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 12, 2020.

Col. Schaff and CMSgt. Ross wish the JBA community a happy holiday season
December 4, 2020 — Col. Tyler Schaff, JBA and 316th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ezekiel Ross, command chief, have a holiday message for the Joint Base Andrews community:... MORE

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316th Operations Group hosts immersion tour for CMSAF Bass
November 24, 2020 — The 316th Operations Group hosted an immersion tour for Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, at the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Nov. 23, 2020. The tour included briefs about the organizations, missions, and responsibilities of the 1st Helicopter Squadron, 316th Operations Support Squadron, and the 316th OG... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col Tyler Schaff and Chief Master Sgt. Ezekiel Ross, 316th Wing Commander and Command Chief, welcome Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, and Chief Master Sgt. Nathaniel Perry, Air Force First Sgt. Special Duty Manager, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 23, 2020. Bass and her team attended the 316th Operations Group’s immersion tour. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Kaylea Berry)

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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...