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Winnin’ like a Griffin: Staff Sgt. Alexis S. Krippel
June 30, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexis S. Krippel, a military working dog handler with the 316th Security Support Squadron, is honored as the June “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” recipient for her exemplary service and leadership, June 16, 2025... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexis Krippel, left, smiles while speaking with Col. Jun S. Oh during a recognition visit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on June 16, 2025. Both are in uniform, standing outdoors in a casual, friendly exchange. Oh recognized Krippel for her exceptional performance as a military working dog handler.

Lighting up D.C.: Andrews Fire Dept, 316 EOD recognized during Banana Ball national tour
July 3, 2025 — U.S. Airmen and civilians, assigned to the Joint Base Andrews Fire Department, and the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team pose with the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters baseball teams before a game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2025. The Fire Department and EOD teams were recognized during the game as part of an on-going tradition of the Banana Ball organization celebrating local heroes while on their national tour... MORE

Service members wave on a baseball field.

Change of command brings new leadership to Andrews' defenders
July 3, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph A. Bincarousky Sr. assumed command of the 316th Security Forces Group during a ceremony July 3. Col. June Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, presided over the ceremony, which honored the legacy of outgoing commander Col. Michael J. Morales while celebrating the beginning of a new chapter under Bincarousky’s leadership... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph A. Bincarousky Sr., 316th Security Forces Group commander, renders his first salute during the unit’s change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 3, 2025. The 316 SFG is responsible for safeguarding the installation and its high-value assets, including the Air Force One complex, which is valued at more than $6.1 billion.

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A security policeman of the 76th Security Police Squadron and military working dog provide security as JordanianAirliner departs with King and Queen Hussein Bin-Talal on Jan. 1, 1980.

JBA honors Security Forces legacy during Police Week

Military police at Andrews have gone by many names over the decades, ranging from Military Police to Air Police, and now Security Forces; but their mission has remained committed to safeguarding the installation and enabling the Air Force mission...

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, attend the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025.

Continuing the mission: Honoring military veterans in law enforcement

The following are remarks given by Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, at the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025. The remarks have been edited for length and...