U.S. Air Force Col. Karl W. Seekamp, 316th Wing and installation commander, left, and Airman 1st Class Benjamin Bryant, a flight engineer assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, depart a UH-1N Huey after a flight for August’s “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 21, 2026. “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” is a 316th Wing program designed to recognize and award Airmen and civilians across the wing for their hard work, dedication and outstanding performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julia Lebens)

U.S. Air Force 1st Lieutenant Sean Lynn, a UH-1N Huey pilot assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, conducts pre-flight operations during August’s “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 21, 2026. The 1 HS delivers continuous and immediate response capability vital for national security in the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julia Lebens)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Bryant, a flight engineer assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, right, walks 316th Wing leadership through the UH-1N Huey layout and design during August’s “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 21, 2026. Bryant was recognized for his superb airmanship and professionalism on flights with wing leadership and general officers, in addition to maintaining weight and balance for 23 aircraft and the largest helicopter squadron in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julia Lebens)

From left to right, U.S. Air Force Col. Karl W. Seekamp, 316th Wing and installation commander; Airman 1st Class Benjamin Bryant, a flight engineer assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron; “Screech” the 316th Wing Griffin mascot; and Chief Master Sgt. Amanda Aaron, 316th Wing command chief, pose for a photo during the August “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 21, 2026. “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” is a 316th Wing program designed to recognize and award Airmen and civilians across the wing for their hard work, dedication and outstanding performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julia Lebens)

U.S. Air Force Col. Karl W. Seekamp, 316th Wing and installation commander, right, and Airman 1st Class Benjamin Bryant, a flight engineer assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, discuss flight procedures specific to the National Capital Region during August’s “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 21, 2026. Bryant was recognized for his superb airmanship and professionalism on flights with wing leadership and general officers, in addition to maintaining weight and balance for 23 aircraft and the largest helicopter squadron in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julia Lebens)