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1st Helicopter Squadron brings historic Huey to Berliner Helicopter Day
February 26, 2026 — U.S. Airmen assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, supported “The Berliner Helicopter: America’s Forgotten Helicopter” event at the College Park Aviation Museum, Feb. 21, 2026... MORE

Service members looks out from helicopter

Chief of Space Operations opens commandant’s lecture series at Johns Hopkins
February 11, 2026 — U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman delivered opening remarks for the U.S. Space Force Delta 13 Commandant’s Lecture Series at Johns Hopkins University, Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2026... MORE

From left, U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Bradley Thrush, vice commandant of Space Delta 13 Detachment 3, U.S. Space Force Col. Kirk Johnson, commandant of Space Delta 13 Detachment 3, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and U.S. Space Force Col. Alison Gonzalez, commander of Space Delta 13, pose for a group photo following a lecture at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C., Feb. 4, 2026. Space Delta 13 Detachment 3 hosted Saltzman as part of the Commandant’s Lecture Series, which provided students an opportunity for mentorship and historical perspectives from top Space Force leadership responsible for the nation’s space assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mauricio Hidalgo)

From dugout to hangar: Washington Nationals visit Andrews
February 3, 2026 — 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.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jovan Berry, poses for a portrait.

How a Lifetime of Training Saved a Life

“You better not die; the kids would be so mad.” It’s a surreal scene. The smell of a small, old bathroom, the endless noise of security forces over the radio. A man, blue in the face, face down on the floor in a dire medical situation. And a...

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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...