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Full circle: Former student returns as a caregiver at JBA
March 13, 2025 — Jaiquez K. Smith learned his ABCs and numbers while attending a child development center on base 20 years ago. Now at 24, he’s teaching those same fundamentals as a child and youth program assistant at the same place his own early learning journey began... MORE

Jaiquez K. Smith, a child and youth program assistant, leads children through a project at the Judith P. Hoyer Child Development Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 25, 2025. Smith has been working at the CDC more than a year and attended the same facility as a child 20 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Patrick Griffith)

Air Force medical personnel begin transfer to AFMEDCOM
March 19, 2025 — Medical Readiness Command-Bravo leaders began aligning medical Airmen in the Air Force District of Washington to the Air Force Medical Command, the Air Force’s newest direct reporting unit... MORE

Joint Base Andrews conduct a Combat Readiness Exercise
March 26, 2025 — The 316th, 89th and 11th Wings at Andrews and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling tested their unit’s operational effectiveness, compliance and deployment preparedness in a Combat Readiness Exercise during the week of March 10-14, 2025... MORE

Jacob Anderson prepares to simulate an attack during a combat readiness exercise.

"Everyone needs a little bit of courage": Medal of Honor recipients visit base in historic tour
March 26, 2025 — Six Medal of Honor recipients landed at Joint Base Andrews as a part of the National Medal of Honor Museum “Valor Tour,” on March 20, 2025, comprising of the largest gathering of MoH recipients in the base’s history... MORE

Maj. Gen. Patrick H. Brady, a Medal of Honor recipient, arrives at Joint Base Andrews.

JBA members unfurl U.S. flag on Washington Nationals Opening Day
April 3, 2025 — U.S. Airmen assigned to the 316th Wing, Joint Base Andrews, and D.C. National Guardsmen wave the... MORE

U.S. Airmen carry the U.S. flag onto Nationals Field during Opening Day.

Joint Base Andrews to host community conversation on PFAS
April 9, 2025 — Joint Base Andrews, in coordination with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, invites Prince George’s County residents to a community conversation to learn about ongoing environmental restoration efforts related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and steps the Air Force is taking to mitigate impacts to the community... MORE

Combat Readiness Inspection to impact gate traffic, base services
April 17, 2025 — From April 28 to May 2, the 316th Wing will conduct a Combat Readiness Inspection, which is a routine assessment designed to evaluate a unit’s ability to deploy, sustain and execute missions. ... MORE

Adaptive Field Day celebrates military families for Month of the Military Child
April 17, 2025 — Service members and civilians from around the National Capital Region gathered for an Adaptive Field Day event, in celebration of Month of the Military Child, April 12, 2025... MORE

Adaptive Field Day participants pose for a photo with Sparky the Fire Dog.

Pushups, punches and precision: Pre-Raven training heats up
April 18, 2025 — The Pre-Raven course at Joint Base Andrews is a three-week long course designed to hone the skills of Security Forces Airmen as well as teach them specific skills used by Phoenix Ravens... MORE

The Red Men are instructed in how to participate in the Red Man training exercise.

Winnin’ like a Griffin: Staff Sgt. Matthew T. Haselden
April 18, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew T. Haselden, noncommissioned officer in charge of outbound cargo with the 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron, is recognized for his leadership and mission impact, April 9, 2025. As part of the 316th Wing’s “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” recognition program for April, wing leadership highlighted his contributions to the squadron’s operational success. Haselden’s attention to detail and logistical expertise ensured the safe and timely movement of high-priority cargo in support of global operations... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew T. Haselden, noncommissioned officer in charge of outbound cargo with the 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron, speaks with Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kevin W. Helms, 316th Wing command chief, during a tour of Base Supply at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 9, 2025. Haselden was recognized as part of the “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” program for his role in high-priority cargo movements supporting national-level missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

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USAF Band members march at POTUS Jimmy Carter's State Funeral.

Final honors: Air Force Band supports President Carter state funeral events

Military bands, including The U.S. Air Force Band, joined JTF-NCR’s overall support through musical performances at key moments during former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral Jan. 4-9. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Dec...

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The U.S. flag waves in the wind at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2024. The flag was lowered to half-staff to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

Upholding our customs and courtesies: The importance of Reveille and Retreat

As the command chief of the 316th Wing here, I am constantly struck by the dedication and professionalism of our Joint Base Andrews community. Every day, you all do amazing, hard work... and you all make it look so easy!Despite how unique our base...