Press Releases

Press Release: Joint Base Andrews to receive HH-60W helicopters, stand up 5th Helicopter Squadron
August 13, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force has selected Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as the preferred location to replace the installation’s fleet of 26 UH-1N “Huey” helicopters with 26 HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters... MORE

Press Release: ONGOING INVESTIGATION FOLLOWING CIVILIAN DEATH ON JOINT BASE ANDREWS
July 28, 2026 — At approximately 12:50p.m. on July 28, a civilian died from injuries sustained during an isolated incident on the base campground. Emergency medical personnel responded immediately to the scene, but the individual succumbed to their injuries.This is an isolated incident, and there is no active or ongoing threat to the installation or the... MORE

Press Release: UH-1N ASSIGNED TO 1 HS CONDUCTS PRECAUTIONARY LANDING
July 14, 2026 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - A UH-1N helicopter assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron based at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, made a precautionary landing during a routine training flight near the Georgetown Reservoir in Washington, D.C., at approximately 9:26 p.m. on July 13... MORE

Press Release: JOINT BASE ANDREWS IMPLEMENTS ADDITIONAL CONTAINMENT MEASURES
April 17, 2026 — The Joint Base Andrews environmental team continues to work closely with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) on ongoing fuel spill response efforts since first notifying these regulatory agencies on March 23, 2026. ... MORE

Press Release: JOINT BASE ANDREWS INVESTIGATES 22,000 GALLON FUEL LEAK
April 13, 2026 — Joint Base Andrews officials are responding to an on-base fuel leak, which was identified when installation personnel discovered a visible sheen and fuel odors on Piscataway Creek within base boundaries on March 23, 2026... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Increased traffic advisory and parking instructions for air show
September 5, 2025 — Residents near Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, may notice increased traffic and road closures and traffic during the week of the 2025 Joint Base Andrews Air Show, which will be held on Sept. 13-14... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Seeking RSVP from media interested in attending the 2025 JBA Air Show
August 28, 2025 — The upcoming 2025 Joint Base Andrews Air Show, scheduled for Sept. 13-14, will offer exclusive access to a limited number of media outlets. As the event is generating heightened security measures for non-public base access and a higher quantity of access requests, interested outlets should RSVP by Sept. 5 via the Joint Base Andrews Air Show Media Application Form to receive a media pass... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: JBA welcomes National Capital Region to 2025 air show in September
August 13, 2025 — In 30 days, one of the military’s largest air shows will kick off here, Sept. 13-14, allowing the National Capitol Region community to explore America’s Airfield and experience the past, present, and future of air power... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Upcoming sUAS flights over Joint Base Andrews
June 10, 2025 — From Jun. 10-13, the Civil Air Patrol, in support of Air Forces Northern, will conduct calibration flights with small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) over Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and Joint Base Andrews. The purpose of these flights is to test the integration of various sensors and systems. To ensure a safe and efficient operation, all flights have been carefully scheduled and coordinated in advance... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: U.S. Army 250th Birthday Festival and Parade – Military Aircraft
June 10, 2025 — U.S. Army Military District of Washington will be participating in the U.S. Army 250th Birthday Festival and Parade, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Due to the incoming military aircraft to support operations, you will notice an increase in noise from June 10-15, 2025. The celebration will include several aerial performances from aircraft such as, the UH-60 Black Hawk, AH-64 Apache and the CH-47 Chinook... MORE