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Joint Base Andrews strengthens partnerships at 2026 AFDW Small Business Summit
May 20, 2026 — The 316th Contracting Squadron hosted the Air Force District of Washington Small Business Summit at The General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center on Andrews, May 14, 2026, bringing together small business owners, acquisition professionals, government agencies and mission partners to strengthen collaboration and expand federal contracting opportunities... MORE

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Joint Base Andrews hosts 13th annual motorcycle safety day
May 8, 2026 — Joint Base Andrews hosted the 13th annual Motorcycle Safety Day on May 8, 2026, offering attendees expert briefings on safety practices and regional riding laws... MORE

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Washington Nationals honor joint service members at Nats on Base summit
April 21, 2026 — Service members representing the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard Stand were recognized during the Natis on Base Summit at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on April 17, 2026... MORE

Team Andrews supports Washington Nationals opening day
April 8, 2026 — Service members from around the National Capital Region were invited to present the American flag before the Washington Nationals home-opener at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., April 3, 2026. The D.C. Air National Guard was also represented by a four-ship F-16C Fighting Falcon flyover during the singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner.”... MORE

Service members hold U.S. flag on baseball field.

Winnin’ Like a Griffin: Airman 1st Class Natalie Martinez
April 1, 2026 — Joint Base Andrews leadership visited the Andrews Regional Command Post in support of the March “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” recognition at Andrews, Maryland, March 18, 2026. U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, coined U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Natalie Martinez, C2 Operations Controller, for outstanding initiative, performance, and her contributions towards additional critical roles. While excelling in her primary role, Natalie’s work ethic led her to mission essential duties well beyond the scope of her rank as an A1C, exemplifying what it means to be “winnin’ like a griffin.” ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Natalie Martinez, demonstrates how to execute a task.

CMSAF Wolfe visits Joint Base Andrews
March 10, 2026 — Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Wolfe, and his wife, Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited Joint Base Andrews on March 3, 2026. The CMSAF held an all-call to emphasize the Air Force's three priorities: readiness, modernization, and Airmen and their families... MORE

AMC surges to keep ‘America’s Airfield’ in the fight
February 7, 2026 — As historic winter storm “Fern” shut down commercial aviation across the National Capital Region, one runway remained mission ready... MORE

A U.S Air Force C-40 aircraft assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing sits on the airfield at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 29, 2026, after severe winter storm ‘Fern’ impacted the region. Air Mobility Command mobilized mission-ready Airmen and specialized equipment in support of winter weather preparedness efforts to ensure “America’s Airfield” remained operational amid historic severe weather impacts. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Alexis Kula)

Experience to impact: Former NCO’s persistence leads to commissioning as security forces officer
January 6, 2026 — U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Bahja J. Jones, 316th Security Forces Squadron B-Flight commander, has always had a passion for teaching. She enlisted in the Air Force in 2010, and after completing her bachelor’s degree while serving as a professional military education instructor at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, she decided to pursue a commission... MORE

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Bahja J. Jones, 316th Security Forces Squadron Bravo Flight commander, and Tech Sgt. Micah J. Hursh, 316th SFS Bravo Flight sergeant, conduct a post check at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Oct. 23, 2025. Jones enlisted in 2009 and served at Andrews first as a public affairs specialist and then a flight attendant before commissioning through Officer Training School in 2024.

DASW of housing visits JBA
January 6, 2026 — Adam Dontz, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Housing, visits Joint Base Andrews and tours the on-base housing community of Liberty Park at Andrews. Dontz met with personnel and staff from the housing office to discuss the current condition of homes on base and find ways to improve the quality of life for families residing on base. The mission of the Secretary of War for Housing is to provide oversight for military housing requirements and meet the needs of service members and their families in over 750 installations around the world... MORE

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1st HS conducts flyover for Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys game
January 6, 2026 — Airmen and contractors assigned to Joint Base Andrews conduct a flyover at the Washington Commander vs Dallas Cowboys football game, Dec. 25, 2025. The 1st Helicopter Squadron conducts rotary-wing airlift, security, and contingency operations in support of Joint Base Andrews and the National Capitol Region. ... MORE

Service members bear the flags during a football game.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jovan Berry, poses for a portrait.

How a Lifetime of Training Saved a Life

“You better not die; the kids would be so mad.” It’s a surreal scene. The smell of a small, old bathroom, the endless noise of security forces over the radio. A man, blue in the face, face down on the floor in a dire medical situation. And a...

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Lessons in leadership for new supervisors

I had the honor of serving as class mentor for Airman Leadership School Class 25-Foxtrot, and I was guest speaker at their graduation on Aug. 28, 2025. Watching these dedicated Airmen complete their first level of professional military education was...