U.S. Air Force visitor control center clerks assigned to the 316th Security Support Squadron work at the Visitor Control Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday, July 21, 2025. The team maintains installation readiness by verifying identities and issuing credentials to non-DoD individuals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Isaac March)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marcellis Gillis, a visitor control center clerk assigned to the 316th Security Support Squadron, monitors access systems at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday, July 21, 2025. Gillis is contributing to the base’s defense posture by staying vigilant with real-time monitoring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Isaac March)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Marcellis Gillis and Austin Calhoun, visitor control center clerks assigned to the 316th Security Support Squadron, review access records at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday, July 21, 2025. Their coordination is demonstrating the unit’s commitment to accuracy and cohesive team operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Isaac March)

A U.S. Air Force service member customer fills out a visitor request form at the Visitor Control Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday, July 21, 2025. Every official or unofficial visitor must complete a visitor request form to gain base access. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Isaac March)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Calhoun, a visitor control center clerk assigned to the 316th Security Support Squadron, references a handwritten visitor form while coordinating with fellow clerks at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday, July 21, 2025. Performing background checks prevents unauthorized access and reinforces installation security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Isaac March)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marcellis Gillis, a visitor control center clerk assigned to the 316th Security Support Squadron, assists a customer at the Visitor Control Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday, July 21, 2025. The VCC plays a vital role in enforcing security policies and validating credentials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Isaac March)