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Andrews hosts annual Military Appreciation Event
May 21, 2026 — The base chapel hosted the Annual Military Appreciation Event to recognize and honor installation service members and their families, May 19, 2026... MORE

Andrews EOD technicians neutralize Civil War artillery round
May 21, 2026 — U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron partnered with the Baltimore Police Department Bomb Unit to safely recover a hazardous Civil War era artillery round discovered in Baltimore, May 18, 2026... MORE

Joint Base Andrews strengthens partnerships at 2026 AFDW Small Business Summit
May 20, 2026 — The 316th Contracting Squadron hosted the Air Force District of Washington Small Business Summit at The General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center on Andrews, May 14, 2026, bringing together small business owners, acquisition professionals, government agencies and mission partners to strengthen collaboration and expand federal contracting opportunities... MORE

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Andrews honors fallen defenders during National Police Week
May 18, 2026 — Defenders from across Joint Base Andrews and local security sectors recognized National Police Week, honoring the sacrifice of fallen defenders and the commitment of current defenders, through a series of events from May 11-15, 2026... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mahmoud Ramadan, 11th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, competes in a warrior challenge during National Police Week at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, May 13, 2026.

Joint Base Andrews Airmen Train for Real-World Scenarios in Bivouac Exercise 
May 15, 2026 — More than 200 Airmen from across the 316th Wing and tenant units from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, participated in a week-long combat readiness exercise from April 27 to May 2, 2026. The event, known as Bivouac, served as one of five major combat readiness exercises designed to prepare Andrews Airmen for the wing’s 2027 Combat Readiness Inspection... MORE

Winnin’ Like a Griffin Senior Airman Christie recognized for mission impact and leadership excellence
May 12, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sashakay T. Christie, an engineering assistant supervisor assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, was recognized for “Winnin’ Like a Griffin,” May 11, 2026... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sashakay T. Christe, an engineering assistant supervisor assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, displays a commander's coin during a “Winnin’ Like a Griffin”

Joint Base Andrews hosts 13th annual motorcycle safety day
May 8, 2026 — Joint Base Andrews hosted the 13th annual Motorcycle Safety Day on May 8, 2026, offering attendees expert briefings on safety practices and regional riding laws... MORE

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Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission schedules upgrades for local water tower
May 7, 2026 — The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission scheduled a full rehabilitation for the water tower on North Perimeter Road in Suitland, Maryland, an area fixture recognized for displaying service branch signage... MORE

A Prince George’s County water tower undergoes renovations.

Winning Like a Griffin SrA Cody Henrico makes an impact through innovation
May 7, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody L. Henrico, a host aviation resource management journeyman assigned to the 316th Operations Support Squadron, was recognized for his exceptional leadership during a “Winning Like a Griffin” walkabout, May 5, 2026... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Helms, 316th Wing command chief, recognize Senior Airman Cody L. Henrico, a host aviation resource management journeyman assigned to the 316th Operations Support Squadron, for his accomplishments during a leadership visit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, May 5, 2026.

Military spouse appreciation event builds community connections at Joint Base Andrews
May 4, 2026 — Military spouses and families gathered for a military spouse appreciation event at The Club at Andrews to foster community connections and strengthen peer support networks, May 1, 2026... MORE

Meagan Childers, military spouse, receives information about the “Military Spouse Story Highlights” gallery during the military spouse appreciation event at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, May 1, 2026.

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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...