5th Helicopter Squadron ceremony takes place on JBA

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Kingry, Vice Wing Commander of the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, re-patches U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Gray, 5th Helicopter Squadron director of operations, during a squadron activation ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 27, 2026. The activation of the 5 HS will mark the first time in its history that Joint Base Andrews has had two U.S. Air Force helicopter squadrons simultaneously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mauricio Hidalgo)