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Before the rooster crows; 1HS trains low-light ops in the NCR
June 23, 2026 — A UH-1N Huey assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron lands during a training exercise in Brandywine, Maryland, May 31, 2026. Routine exercises prepare 1 HS Airmen to fulfill their no-fail mission in the National Capital Region of delivering continuous, immediate-response capability vital to national security...

Airmen and Guardian leadership school students take on FTX at Marine Corps Base Quantico
April 30, 2026 — The CMSAF Donald L. Harlow Airman Leadership School held a field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, April 24, 2026, bringing together U.S. Airmen, Guardians and Marines in a joint environment designed to build multi-capable leaders prepared for future operations...

Play ball: 1st HS flies over Baltimore Orioles’ opening day
March 30, 2026 — Two UH-1N Hueys, assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, fly over the Baltimore Orioles versus the Minnesota Twins opening game at Oriole Park, Camden Yards, Maryland, March 26, 2026. The event showcased the planning and teamwork between the 1st HS and game officials to synchronize the flyover with the pregame ceremony...

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. ...

316th Security Forces Squadron K-9 training reaches new heights
October 9, 2023 — The 316th Security Forces Squadron military working dog section at Andrews collaborated with the Maryland State Police Aviation Command to familiarize the base's MWDs with operational aircraft during a training exercise, Oct. 5...

316th Wing Fire Emergency Services gain virtual reality tool to train for real-world disaster
September 7, 2023 — The 316th Wing Inspector General and Fire Emergency Services trained with a new tool, the Advanced Disaster Management Simulator, at Fire Station 1, Aug. 29-31. The training kicked-off a two-day scenario covering emergency situations such as aircraft fires, building fires and medical emergencies...

Bivouac provides readiness training for 316th, 11th Wing CES Airmen
June 1, 2022 — Col. Parkin Bryson, 316th Wing vice commander, and Col. Nichole Scott, 316th Mission Support Group commander, surveyed civil engineer Airmen during bivouac training at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., May 25, 2022. ...

JBA's EMEDS training prepares medical personnel for deployments
May 12, 2022 — Military medical personnel from across the United States participated in the final day of an Expeditionary Medical Support System exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2022. The entire exercise allowed for the military personnel to hone their skills in a controlled environment so they are prepared for stressful emergency military medicine situations...

316th CES brings the heat for quarterly fire training
May 5, 2022 — Members from the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron and 193rd Special Operations Wing came together for a simulated live fire-fight training here, May 2, 2022. ...

MWD team attends training, furthers capabilities
April 8, 2022 — The 316th Security Support Squadron’s military working dog section attended an interagency training to enhance Joint Base Andrews’ MWD explosive detection capabilities at Thomas A. Edison High School in Alexandria, VA., Apr. 6, 2022. Security forces Airmen had the opportunity to train on 12 different types of explosive components...

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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...