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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.

America's Airman: Senior Airman Caitlyn Truax
June 12, 2020 — America's Airman: Senior Airman Caitlyn Truax... MORE

JBA changes command and reactivates 316th Wing
June 11, 2020 — Col. Tyler Schaff assumed command of the 316th Wing at Joint Base Andrews from Col. Andrew Purath during a change of command ceremony on JBA, June, 11, 2020... MORE

Col. Tyler Schaff assumes command of the 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews at Hangar 3 on JBA, Md., June 11, 2020. Schaff now oversees approximately 2,500 Airmen, Department of Defense civilians and contractors in the 316th Wing. He will also serve as installation commander to JBA; home to two higher headquarters, six wings, more than 80 tenant organizations and an estimated 17,000 personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

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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...