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AMC surges to keep ‘America’s Airfield’ in the fight
February 7, 2026 — As historic winter storm “Fern” shut down commercial aviation across the National Capital Region, one runway remained mission ready...

From dugout to hangar: Washington Nationals visit Andrews
February 3, 2026 — The Washington Nationals baseball staff visited local service members during a community engagement event on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 15, 2025...

Mario Johnson awarded November’s Winnin’ Like A Griffin
January 27, 2026 — Mario Johnson, a legal assistant with the U.S. Air Force 316th Wing Office of the Staff Judge...

316th CES and LRS conduct snow operations on JBA
January 27, 2026 — U.S. Airmen assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron and Logistics Readiness Squadron...

AFDW Resiliency Day fosters framework for longevity
January 15, 2026 — Air Force District of Washington held its annual Resiliency Day at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 2025...

Winnin’ Like a Griffin: Airman 1st Class Mary Calacsan
January 12, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mary Calacsan, 1st Helicopter Squadron mission controller, is recognized as the 316th Wing’s “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 7, 2026...

Experience to impact: Former NCO’s persistence leads to commissioning as security forces officer
January 6, 2026 — U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Bahja J. Jones, 316th Security Forces Squadron B-Flight commander, has always had a passion for teaching. She enlisted in the Air Force in 2010, and after completing her bachelor’s degree while serving as a professional military education instructor at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, she decided to pursue a commission...

DASW of housing visits JBA
January 6, 2026 — Adam Dontz, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Housing, visits Joint Base Andrews and tours the on-base housing community of Liberty Park at Andrews. Dontz met with personnel and staff from the housing office to discuss the current condition of homes on base and find ways to improve the quality of life for families residing on base. The mission of the Secretary of War for Housing is to provide oversight for military housing requirements and meet the needs of service members and their families in over 750 installations around the world...

1st HS conducts flyover for Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys game
January 6, 2026 — Airmen and contractors assigned to Joint Base Andrews conduct a flyover at the Washington Commander vs Dallas Cowboys football game, Dec. 25, 2025. The 1st Helicopter Squadron conducts rotary-wing airlift, security, and contingency operations in support of Joint Base Andrews and the National Capitol Region. ...

Staying in touch: 844th Communications Group host executive tour
December 30, 2025 — The 844th Communications Group hosted an executive tour showcasing facilities and quantifying the breadth of mission capabilities at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Dec. 16, 2025...

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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...