Winnin' like a Griffin: A1C Elijah Lopez-Alzamora

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JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –

Airman 1st Class Elijah Lopez-Alzamora, 816th Security Forces protective services team member, celebrates his Winnin’ like a Griffin award at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Sept. 10, 2026. Lopez-Alzamora was recognized for exceeding the expectations of his duty in coordinating route sweeps for the safety of distinguished visitors.

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