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Chief of Space Operations opens commandant’s lecture series at Johns Hopkins
February 11, 2026 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman delivered opening remarks for the U.S. Space Force Delta 13 Commandant’s Lecture Series at Johns Hopkins University, Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2026... MORE

From left, U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Bradley Thrush, vice commandant of Space Delta 13 Detachment 3, U.S. Space Force Col. Kirk Johnson, commandant of Space Delta 13 Detachment 3, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and U.S. Space Force Col. Alison Gonzalez, commander of Space Delta 13, pose for a group photo following a lecture at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2026. Space Delta 13 Detachment 3 hosted Saltzman as part of the Commandant’s Lecture Series, which provided students an opportunity for mentorship and historical perspectives from top Space Force leadership responsible for the nation’s space assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mauricio Hidalgo)

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

A U.S Air Force C-40 aircraft assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing sits on the airfield at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 29, 2026, after severe winter storm ‘Fern’ impacted the region. Air Mobility Command mobilized mission-ready Airmen and specialized equipment in support of winter weather preparedness efforts to ensure “America’s Airfield” remained operational amid historic severe weather impacts. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Alexis Kula)

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

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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... MORE

Photo of November's Winnin' Like a Griffin

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... MORE

Photo of Andrews Airmen conducting snow removal operations

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... MORE

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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... MORE

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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... MORE

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Bahja J. Jones, 316th Security Forces Squadron Bravo Flight commander, and Tech Sgt. Micah J. Hursh, 316th SFS Bravo Flight sergeant, conduct a post check at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Oct. 23, 2025. Jones enlisted in 2009 and served at Andrews first as a public affairs specialist and then a flight attendant before commissioning through Officer Training School in 2024.

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... MORE

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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. ... MORE

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Faces behind the Joint Base Andrews Air Show

From logistics and ground operations to aerial coordination, Airmen, civilians and community partners have been working behind the scenes to bring the 2025 Joint Base Andrews Andrews Air Show to life.The work of these teams spans every corner of the...

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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...