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Always Ready: 316th CES Repairs Taxiway Sinkhole in Record Time
March 10, 2022 — On June 14, 2021, Joint Base Andrews experienced a large thunderstorm that created a sinkhole and partially collapsed Taxiway Echo . This required the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron to swiftly perform an emergency response to restore the taxiway to fully mission capable on a sensitive military installation responsible for presidential-level operations... MORE

A sinkhole, a depression in the ground caused by the collapse of the surface layer, causes a partial collapse on Taxiway Echo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 15, 2021.

Fight against COVID-19
May 19, 2021 — For more than a year now, United States residents have fought COVID-19 head-on by continuously following the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... MORE

Not today COVID: Volunteers help administer vaccines to base community

CMSAF gets immersed in JBA’s innovations
March 10, 2021 — From left, Chief Master Sgt. Nathaniel Perry, U.S. Air Force first sergeant special duty manager, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ezekiel Ross, 316th Wing command chief, attend briefings by various members of JBA senior leadership at the SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center during the CMSAF’s tour, Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 4, 2021. Senior leadership from multiple squadrons such as 316th Security Forces Group and 316th Medical Support Group came to brief on their mission roles and innovative ideas they would like to push... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass attends a briefing by 316th Medical Group senior leadership at the SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center during her tour, Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 4, 2021.

COVID-19 survivor continues recovering, recommends vaccinations
January 5, 2021 — Six months ago this week, he began experiencing severe shortness of breath... MORE

Tech Sgt. Lloyd Tumbaga toured the Pentagon in July 2019.

316th MDG learns about casualty care for military working dogs
December 7, 2020 — Members from the 316th Medical Group participated in an annual Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course, a training course for teaching medical professionals how to aid wounded MWDs in deployed conditions, at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 12, 2020. Intended for service members from all military branches, the course aims to share knowledge about how to quickly aid MWDs during emergency situations in deployed environments... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Catherine Vodel (left), Marine Helicopter Squadron One military working dog handler, and U.S. Army Capt. Carli Williams (right), course instructor and veterinarian at Ft. Belvoir, Va., pet Ory, military working dog, during an annual Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 12, 2020.

Military and Family Support Center hosts base tour for new JBA military spouses
October 27, 2020 — Joint Base Andrews Military and Family Support Center hosted their first "Windshield Tour", a quarterly event that escorts military spouses by bus to significant historical attractions on JBA, Oct. 23, 2020. The event was created this year, exclusively for JBA’s new military spouses, to help familiarize them with the base, to share JBA’s historical role and to promote the Military and Family Support Center... MORE

Joint Base Andrews military spouses and tour guides pose for a photo in front of the Helicopter Operations Facility during JBA’s first “Windshield Tour,” a quarterly event hosted by the Military and Family Support Center that provides introductions to historical attractions on the base, Oct. 23, 2020.

Pre-Ravens; success in the face of COVID-19
August 22, 2020 — Nineteen Airmen from the 816th Security Forces Squadron completed the three-week, Fly-Away Security Team program nicknamed “The Pre-Raven” in Washington, D.C., Aug. 21, 2020... MORE

Airmen from the 816th Security Forces Squadron enrolled in the “Pre-Raven” Fly-Away Course run a 6-mile lap from the Lincoln Memorial to the United States Capitol, completing it when they return to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., Aug. 21, 2020.

JBA Aeromedical Staging Facility continues mission during COVID-19
August 20, 2020 — Medical transport buses await their departure to pick up patients arriving from Landstuhl Regional... MORE

Medical transport buses await their departure to pick up patients arriving from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Kaiserslautern, Germany, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 13, 2020. Buses are used to transport patients from the flight line at JBA, back to the Aeromedical Staging Facility or other nearby medical facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

Pharmacy curbside pick-up service ends
June 1, 2020 — 11th Medical Group Pharmacy Curbside Pick-up will no longer be available at Malcolm Grow Medical Center beginning today... MORE

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USAF Band members march at POTUS Jimmy Carter's State Funeral.

Final honors: Air Force Band supports President Carter state funeral events

Military bands, including The U.S. Air Force Band, joined JTF-NCR’s overall support through musical performances at key moments during former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral Jan. 4-9. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Dec...

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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...