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Safety first: 316th Security Forces Group enhances preparedness with active shooter training at base school
November 17, 2023 — Earlier this year, the base was alerted of an incident involving a potential armed individual in base housing, prompting a robust response from Security Forces. As a proactive approach to bolster security measures and strengthen relations with administrative staff, students, and parents of children on base, the 316th Security Forces Group conducted an active shooter training session at the Imagine Andrews Public Charter School, Nov. 7. The training familiarized security personnel with the school's layout to decrease response time and to increase coordination between school faculty and law enforcement during an emergency. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tyler J. Hughes, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, explained the training’s significance and emphasized the need for new Defenders to be acquainted with the school's facilities before an emergency occurs. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Michael Smith, left, and Sean Martyn, with the 316th Security Force Squadron, perform a security sweep of a classroom during active shooter training at Imagine Andrews Public Charter School at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 7, 2023. The Airmen were assessed on their actions during the exercise such as how they communicated with one another, tracked down suspects and attempted to save lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

Commanders’ spouses learn about JBA military children educational options
October 31, 2017 — As part of Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson’s tour of Joint Base Andrews and its partners, his wife, Nancy Jacobson, along with Melonie Teichert, spouse of 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews Commander Col. E. John Teichert, visited JBA feeder school Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Upper Marlboro and Imagine Andrews Public Charter School here earlier this month... MORE

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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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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...