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From dugout to hangar: Washington Nationals visit Andrews
February 3, 2026 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – The Washington Nationals baseball staff visited local service members during a community engagement event on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 15, 2025... MORE

Photo of Washington Nationals visit to Joint Base Andrews

316th CES and LRS conduct snow operations on JBA
January 27, 2026 — U.S. Airmen assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron and Logistics Readiness Squadron... MORE

Photo of Andrews Airmen conducting snow removal operations

Winnin’ like a Griffin: Senior Airman Izaiah Harris
January 29, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Izaiah Harris is a shining example of excellence in the 316th Security Forces Group... MORE

A purpose-driven life: Honoring Staff Sgt. Bailey Behzadi
November 25, 2024 — Airmen in crisp uniforms stand at attention in a sea of dark blue berets, as his name echoed three times through the hangar: “Staff Sergeant Behzadi.” “Staff Sergeant Behzadi.” “Staff Sergeant Bailey Behzadi.” There is silence, no answer to the call—as Behzadi’s unit, family, and friends mourn a life taken too soon... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashlyn Carter, 316th Security Force Squadron flight sergeant, observes a moment of silence during the memorial service for Staff Sgt. Bailey Behzadi at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 21, 2024. Fellow defenders in the 316th SFS described Behzadi as a cornerstone of the unit, as he constantly checked in on others and advocated for change that would improve the team and the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

Curiosity sparks knowledge: Military children engage in mock deployment activities
May 2, 2024 — Children of military personnel gathered at the base theater grounds to gain insight into their parents' deployment preparations during the Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event, April 27... MORE

Joint Base Andrews hosts 2023 Warrior CARE Week
December 4, 2023 — A compilation of all photo and video coverage of the 2023 Warrior CARE Week hosted by the Air Force Wounded Warrior program at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 22, 2023... MORE

A banner is displayed at the Hangar 14 entrance during the 2023 Warrior CARE Week hosted by the Air Force Wounded Warrior program at Joint Base Andrews

Inaugural STEAM competition pushes local students above and beyond
April 21, 2023 — More than 100 students from local high schools attended the base's inaugural Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math Competition and Exhibition, April 20, 2023. ... MORE

Students listen to a military member inside an aircraft.

316th Comptroller Squadron changes command
June 27, 2022 — Maj. Trivendhiran Pillai accepted command today of the 316th Comptroller Squadron from Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews installation commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 27, 2022... MORE

Maj. Trivendhiran Pillai, right, accepts command of the 316th Comptroller Squadron from Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and installation commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 27, 2022.

JBA's EMEDS training prepares medical personnel for deployments
May 12, 2022 — Military medical personnel from across the United States participated in the final day of an Expeditionary Medical Support System exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2022. The entire exercise allowed for the military personnel to hone their skills in a controlled environment so they are prepared for stressful emergency military medicine situations... MORE

Joint Base Andrews medical personnel practice tactical combat casualty care during the Expeditionary Medical Support System exercise at JBA, Md., May 5, 2022.

Honors, recognition given to Vietnam Veterans at JBA during national observance
April 5, 2021 — Members from the 316th Wing honored Vietnam War veterans on base for Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, 2021... MORE

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Faces behind the Joint Base Andrews Air Show

From logistics and ground operations to aerial coordination, Airmen, civilians and community partners have been working behind the scenes to bring the 2025 Joint Base Andrews Andrews Air Show to life.The work of these teams spans every corner of the...

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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...