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A1C Benjamin Bryant awarded Winnin’ Like a Griffin
August 25, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Bryant, a UH-1N Huey flight engineer assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, was recognized for his exceptional performance during a “Winning Like a Griffin” flight, Aug. 21, 2026...

Volleyball teams clashed in the Capital region at Joint Base Andrews
August 20, 2026 — The Capitol Clash Invitational Volleyball Tournament recently took place at Joint Base Andrews, August 15–16, 2026...

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission works on JBA Water Tower
August 11, 2026 — Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission contractors build scaffolding components for water tower renovations at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 5, 2026. Andrews is working with Prince George’s County to implement renovations such as updated electrical wiring, new piping and new paint to preserve the notable military signage murals on the water tower...

1HS flies out for National Night Out in Virginia
August 7, 2026 — The 1 HS participated in National Night Out, teaching community members about their mission, aircraft and building relations with attendees in New Market, Virginia, Aug. 4, 2026...

316th Security Forces squadron supports National Night Out in Baltimore
August 6, 2026 — U.S. Airmen assigned to the 316th Security Forces squadron interact with local residents during a National Night Out event in Baltimore, Maryland, Aug. 4, 2026. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes military and law enforcement partnerships with...

316 Security Forces connects with the community at Touch-A-Truck event
August 5, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travis Radle, left, 316th Security Forces Squadron police services noncommissioned officer in charge, and Senior Airman Katelyn Relihan, 316th Security Support Squadron vehicle control officer, pose with community members in front of a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled vehicle assigned to the 316th SFS at the Touch-A-Truck event in Montgomery Village, Maryland, Aug. 1, 2026. Outreach events allow the community to familiarize themselves with the military members that serve and protect the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)...

Maj. Gen. Richardson tours Joint Base Andrews
August 4, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Neil R. Richardson, Air Force District of Washington and 320th Air Expeditionary wing commander, toured Joint Base Andrews as part of his immersion as the new Air Force District of Washington commander, July 31,2026. During the tour Richardson met with the 844th Communications Group, 744th Communications Squadron and other units on the installation. ...

Growing Together, EPA visits JBA
July 29, 2026 — Joint Base Andrews met with Environmental Protection Agency leadership to discuss continued collaboration for environmental protection efforts at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, July 21, 2026...

A day at Joint Base Andrews pest management
July 21, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Paredes, a pest management specialist from the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, provide a brief overview of pest management duties on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, June 11, 2026. The 316 CES prioritizes conservation and environmental restoration efforts and compliance with federal and state regulations at the base. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st class Joshua Kaentong)...

Col. Seekamp tours Joint Base Andrews as new commander
July 20, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Col. Karl W. Seekamp recently toured Joint Base Andrews as part of his immersion as the new commander of the 316th Wing and installation. During his tour Seekamp visited the chapel, explosive ordnance disposal, fire department and many other units on base...

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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...