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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... MORE

A U.S. Air Force service member in uniform and glasses sits at a workstation, looking intently at a monitor off-frame. Another uniformed individual is blurred in the background.

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.

89th Airlift Wing conducts Combat Arms Training, Maintenance
March 13, 2023 — “There are few things that instill a lethal mindset faster than getting behind a weapon system and sending rounds downrange, and we were happy to provide our teammates in the 89th Airlift Wing that opportunity,” said Lt. Col. Nick Mercurio, commander, 316th Security Support Squadron... MORE

We were happy to provide our teammates in the 89th Airlift Wing that opportunity.

316th Security Support Squadron completes SMC training
August 25, 2022 — Five members of the 316th Security Support Squadron completed their annual weapons proficiency training in an exercise known as “shoot, move, communicate,” or SMC, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 23, 2022... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Reece Dinofsky, 316th Security Support Squadron assistant NCO in charge of training, aims an M4 Carbine toward a target during a weapons proficiency training exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 23, 2022. Dinofsky acted as a mentor to three Airmen throughout the “shoot, move, communicate” exercise and created simulated events to enhance their training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

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... MORE

Senior Airman Alistair Dela Cruz, 316th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, pets MWD Fill prior to the Multi-Agency K-9 Explosive Training Event at Thomas A. Edison High School in Alexandria, Va., Apr. 6, 2022. Handlers attend this training quarterly and the 316th SSPTS tries to send MWD teams who have never attended in the past. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Spencer Slocum)

JBA celebrates National Police Week
May 18, 2021 — Airmen from the 316th Security Forces Group participate in a ruck march during National Police Week, May 11, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. National Police Week was established by Congress in 1962 to honor members of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty. JBA celebrated National Police Week with a 5k run and ruck march, security forces demonstrations, bowling, a cornhole tournament, softball games and a barbecue... MORE

Airmen from the 316th Security Forces Group participate in a ruck march during National Police Week, May 11, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. National Police Week was established by Congress in 1962 to honor members of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty. JBA celebrated National Police Week with a 5k run and ruck march, security forces demonstrations, bowling, a cornhole tournament, softball games and a barbecue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Brosam)

Armory Maintains the Mission during COVID-19
June 23, 2020 — The 316th Security Support Squadron armory ensures the defenders are armed and ready to support the mission... MORE

A Security Forces defender stands at the 316th Security Support Squadron armory window to receive the weapons and equipment for his shift on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 17, 2020. The armory also houses weapons for general officers and personnel living on base.

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Faces behind the Joint Base Andrews Air Show

From logistics and ground operations to aerial coordination, Airmen, civilians and community partners have been working behind the scenes to bring the 2025 Joint Base Andrews Andrews Air Show to life.The work of these teams spans every corner of the...

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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...