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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.”...

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.” ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

Listen up! Audiology flight keeps Andrews in the fight
December 12, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Martha Moore, 316th Wing Public Affairs journeyman, performs a hearing test at the Malcom Grow Medical Center at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Dec. 2, 2025. Airmen are required to take an audiogram test annually to ensure that they are fit to fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)...

Shaking things up: 3D-printed tray stops mess on flights
July 23, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Morrison, a flight attendant with the 1st Airlift Squadron, designed and 3D-printed a smart tray to prevent salt and pepper shakers from spilling during turbulence on executive flights at Joint Base Andrews, July 21, 2025...

Life Behind the Glass: Inside the Visitor Control Center
July 23, 2025 — U.S. Airmen assigned to the 316th Security Support Squadron manage installation access operations at the Visitor Control Center, July 21, 2025...

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U.S. Army Capt. Latoiya Templeton poses for a photo.

One Hundred and One Military Working Dogs: A Military Veterinarian's purpose

Who is U.S. Army Capt. Latoiya Templeton? That’s a question even she struggled to answer. “Oh gosh, I am so many things, I am a mom, I’m a veterinarian, I’m a sister, I’m a daughter. All the things,” said Templeton, Joint Base Andrews branch chief...

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Lt. Col. Jonathan Bonilla gives remarks during the 5th HS activation ceremony.

Joint Base Andrews

Excellence is not optional

Thank you all for being here today to witness this historic moment. Today is about much more than an assumption of command. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in Air Force rotary-wing history.And to the Airmen of the Fifth Helicopter...