U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joel A. Ezzi, 316th Security Forces Squadron Base Defense Operations Center controller, responds to an incoming call during the February “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” recognition at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Feb. 17, 2026. Ezzi was coined by the base commander for outstanding performance and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joel A. Ezzi, 316th Security Forces Squadron Base Defense Operations Center controller, explains his duties to Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kevin W. Helms, 316th Wing command chief, during the February “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” recognition at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Feb. 17, 2026. Ezzi was recognized for leading training and readiness programs within his flight and serving as the squadron’s lead BDOC controller during the wing combat readiness inspection and the installation’s largest airshow in decades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi) (Some details have been blurred for operational security.)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Walker C. Houchens, a 316th Security Forces Squadron Base Defense Operations Center controller explains BDOC operations to leadership during a visit in support of the February “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” recognition at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Feb. 17, 2026. The visit highlighted the critical role BDOC personnel play in installation security and command and control operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi) (Some details have been blurred for operational security.)

U.S. Air Force base leadership shakes hands with 316th Security Forces Squadron Base Defense Operations Center controllers in conclusion of the February “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” recognition at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Feb. 17, 2026. The visit highlighted outstanding performance across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi) (Some details have been blurred for operational security.)