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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...

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree visits Joint Base Andrews
December 23, 2025 — The United States Forest Service has provided a tree for display on the West Lawn of the Capitol since 1970. Every year a different national forest is selected to provide the tree. This year the Capitol Christmas Tree nicknamed “Silver Belle” comes from Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada and is approximately 50 years old. The tree was transported approximately 3700 miles and includes community whistle stops in nine states: Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky and finally ending in Maryland. The company, 84 Lumber, who transported Silver Belle, also donated 84 trees to military families on Joint Base Andrews...

Answering the call again: How a prior-enlisted Airman rewrote his Air Force future
December 23, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua A. Lemon, 316th Operations Group executive officer, enlisted in 2003 and by 2019 had reached the rank of senior master sergeant. With only four years left before retirement eligibility, his career had reached a point where he would be confined to a desk...

Listen up! Audiology flight keeps Andrews in the fight
December 12, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Martha Moore, 316th Wing Public Affairs journeyman, performs a hearing test at the Malcom Grow Medical Center at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Dec. 2, 2025. Airmen are required to take an audiogram test annually to ensure that they are fit to fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)...

Motorcycle Safety at JBA
December 10, 2025 — Joint Base Andrews hosted their 12th annual National Capital Region Motorcycle Safety Day. The event was open to all members with base access. Attendees were able to hone their skills and refresh their knowledge on local motorcycle specific laws and safety practices, meet local dealers, and speak with local riding groups. The goal of the event was to promote overall safety for riders when operating motorcycles and to help minimize casualties...

Winnin’ like a Griffin: Senior Airman Steven Mittelstadt
December 10, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Steven Mittelstadt, 816th Security Forces Squadron executive aircraft security member, is recognized for Winnin' Like a Griffin at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Oct. 20, 2025...

Winter checks in at Joint Base Andrews
December 9, 2025 — Members are reminded to follow the local and installation safety guidance during inclement weather...

Past to present: Former CMSAFs inspire the next generation of Airmen
December 9, 2025 — Retired Chief Master Sgts. of the Air Force Frederick J. Finch, James A. Roy and Kaleth O. Wright participated in a panel discussion at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Dec. 8, 2025...

Ruff Riders; MWD, 1st HS conduct aerial training
December 3, 2025 — U.S. Airmen and military working dogs assigned to the 316th Security Support Squadron MWD flight participate in an aircraft familiarization training with the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Nov. 12, 2025. The training helped the K9 handlers build the MWD’s confidence with aircraft operations...

U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force “Top Cops” meet on JBA
November 25, 2025 — For the first time in the 72-year alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea, the countries’ “Top Cops,” their senior Air Force military police officers, met to strengthen the relationship between their branches, exchange perspectives on shared regional security challenges, and commit to exploring future training exchange opportunities...

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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...