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The unbreakable bond: Remembering Military Working Dog Crock
March 15, 2024 — The 316th Security Support Squadron, joined by base leadership and community members Monday, honored the life and service of Military Working Dog Crock, who passed on March 4 from medical complications after five years of honorable service to the U.S. Air Force... MORE

Four honor guard members in uniform hold flags in front of a crowd.

Wings of tomorrow: Inspiring young minds toward Air Force careers
February 26, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Daniel A. DeVoe, Air Force District of Washington and 320th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, hosted a tour of the 1st Helicopter Squadron for Oxon Hill High School students who participate in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program as part of the “GO Inspire” program, Feb. 21... MORE

A man stands in front of a room speaking to a row of high school students.

316th Wing celebrates previous year’s achievements, legacy
February 23, 2024 — The 316th Wing held its 2023 annual awards ceremony, where its members gathered to celebrate the organization’s achievements, Feb. 22... MORE

U.S. Air Force service members watch and wait as the Legacy Challenge commences.

There is 'snow' stopping the snow barn
January 26, 2024 — Despite a heavy snowfall in the early days of January, the base’s mission had to continue. And, it is members of the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Pavement and Equipment section, known during the winter months as the "snow barn", who are entrusted with the duty of ensuring inclement weather does not stop operations on base by clearing America’s Airfield of snow and ice... MORE

Yellow truck sweeps ice and snow off of flight line.

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)

Joint Base Andrews welcomes arrival of all-electric aircraft after historic flight
October 19, 2023 — AFWERX, in collaboration with one of its primary division partners, BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company, landed an ALIA conventional take-off and landing, all-electric aircraft at Andrews during a multi-stop flight from Vermont to Florida, Oct. 18. AFWERX, an innovation program of the Department of the Air Force, and BETA are collaborating in the development of advanced electric vertical takeoff and landing, eVTOL, aircraft for potential military applications. This partnership leverages BETA's knowledge in eVTOL design and AFWERX's network to advance the development of zero-emission aircraft for military operations. ... MORE

A group of people can be seen standing around an electric aircraft on a flight line.

VC-140B #89001 briefly returns to the wild blue yonder
August 21, 2023 — The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron and contract workers relocated a static U.S. Air Force Lockheed JetStar C-140B display aircraft to its new location next to the 89th Airlift Wing headquarters building at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, August 17-18, 2023... MORE

Contract workers assist a crane operator with positioning a static U.S. Air Force Lockheed JetStar C-140B display aircraft during a relocation project at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, August 18, 2023. The C-140B aircraft were used for Military Airlift Command personnel transports, and also for 89 AW executive airlift operations where the planes were adorned with the distinctive blue and white with gold trim paint design associated with the Special Air Mission assignment and given the designation of VC-140B. (U.S. Air Force photo by Major Scott Terra)

CSAF, Tuskegee Airmen recognize 75 years of trailblazing
July 27, 2023 — The event recognized the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and their impact of ensuring Airmen as well as other service members can serve to their full potential... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., center left, and Tuskegee Airmen stand in front of the PT-17 Stearman during the Tuskegee Airmen PT-17 Stearman Aircraft Exchange ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 26, 2023. Generations of Tuskegee Airmen attended the exchange ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

Joint Base Andrews launches environmental cleanup outreach
April 6, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force and Joint Base Andrews leaders are asking community members for input to determine if there is interest in establishing local environmental restoration advisory boards at JBA, the Brandywine Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office site, or the Davidsonville Fuel Oil Spill site... MORE

Joint Base Andrews welcomes new honorary commanders
March 3, 2023 — Joint Base Andrews welcomed 16 community and civic leaders into the 2023 Honorary Commanders Program during an induction ceremony at The Club at Andrews, March 2. The JB Andrews Honorary Commander Program has been in existence for almost 20 years to allow communication and partnerships between key leaders of the base and surrounding community... MORE

Civilian leaders recite the Honorary Commander Oath during an induction ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 2, 2023. The program has been in existence for almost 20 years to allow communication and partnerships between key leaders of the base and surrounding community. (Photo courtesy of Patrick Griffith)

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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...