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Adaptive Field Day celebrates military families for Month of the Military Child
April 17, 2025 — Service members and civilians from around the National Capital Region gathered for an Adaptive Field Day event, in celebration of Month of the Military Child, April 12, 2025... MORE

Adaptive Field Day participants pose for a photo with Sparky the Fire Dog.

Combat Readiness Inspection to impact gate traffic, base services
April 17, 2025 — From April 28 to May 2, the 316th Wing will conduct a Combat Readiness Inspection, which is a routine assessment designed to evaluate a unit’s ability to deploy, sustain and execute missions. ... MORE

Joint Base Andrews to host community conversation on PFAS
April 9, 2025 — Joint Base Andrews, in coordination with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, invites Prince George’s County residents to a community conversation to learn about ongoing environmental restoration efforts related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and steps the Air Force is taking to mitigate impacts to the community... MORE

JBA members unfurl U.S. flag on Washington Nationals Opening Day
April 3, 2025 — U.S. Airmen assigned to the 316th Wing, Joint Base Andrews, and D.C. National Guardsmen wave the... MORE

U.S. Airmen carry the U.S. flag onto Nationals Field during Opening Day.

"Everyone needs a little bit of courage": Medal of Honor recipients visit base in historic tour
March 26, 2025 — Six Medal of Honor recipients landed at Joint Base Andrews as a part of the National Medal of Honor Museum “Valor Tour,” on March 20, 2025, comprising of the largest gathering of MoH recipients in the base’s history... MORE

Maj. Gen. Patrick H. Brady, a Medal of Honor recipient, arrives at Joint Base Andrews.

Joint Base Andrews conduct a Combat Readiness Exercise
March 26, 2025 — The 316th, 89th and 11th Wings at Andrews and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling tested their unit’s operational effectiveness, compliance and deployment preparedness in a Combat Readiness Exercise during the week of March 10-14, 2025... MORE

Jacob Anderson prepares to simulate an attack during a combat readiness exercise.

Air Force medical personnel begin transfer to AFMEDCOM
March 19, 2025 — Medical Readiness Command-Bravo leaders began aligning medical Airmen in the Air Force District of Washington to the Air Force Medical Command, the Air Force’s newest direct reporting unit... MORE

Full circle: Former student returns as a caregiver at JBA
March 13, 2025 — Jaiquez K. Smith learned his ABCs and numbers while attending a child development center on base 20 years ago. Now at 24, he’s teaching those same fundamentals as a child and youth program assistant at the same place his own early learning journey began... MORE

Jaiquez K. Smith, a child and youth program assistant, leads children through a project at the Judith P. Hoyer Child Development Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 25, 2025. Smith has been working at the CDC more than a year and attended the same facility as a child 20 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Patrick Griffith)

Aerospace summit showcases aviation careers to Maryland students
March 13, 2025 — More than 250 students from eight Maryland high schools attended the Seventh Annual Aerospace Summit at Joint Base Andrews on March 4, 2025, featuring exhibits and demonstrations in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics... MORE

Local high school students gather to listen to closing remarks by Treniece Terry, Defense Threat Reduction Agency technical engagements program manager, during the Seventh Annual Aerospace Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 4, 2025. The 1st Helicopter Squadron provided a UH-1N Huey for static display, enabling students the opportunity to view the helicopter close-up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Patrick Griffith)

Winnin’ Like a Griffin: Senior Airman Mathilde French-Elliott
March 12, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mathilde French-Elliott, a physical medicine technician with the 316th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, is recognized for her outstanding dedication and contributions at the Physical Medicine Clinic on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 26, 2024. French-Elliott’s commitment ensured seamless patient care during a period of increased clinical demand, allowing mission-critical operations to continue without disruption. As part of the “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” initiative, 316th Wing leadership highlighted her efforts and impact on the unit’s success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi)... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, shakes hands with Senior Airman Mathilde French-Elliott, a physical medicine technician with the 316th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, after presenting her with a coin for outstanding performance at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 26, 2024. The 316th Wing leadership recognized French-Elliott as part of the “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” initiative, which highlights Airmen for their contributions to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

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U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Cchango looks up at his handler, Staff Sgt. Alexis Krippel, during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 6, 2025.

From kennel to couch: MWD Cchango and Nero retire after distinguished service

Military Working Dogs Cchango and Nero were honored during a ceremony Aug. 6, 2025, recognizing their retirement from active duty and adoption into permanent homes...

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, attend the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025.

Continuing the mission: Honoring military veterans in law enforcement

The following are remarks given by Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, at the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025. The remarks have been edited for length and...