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A dose of virtual reality: Pilots enhance 316th OSS helicopter simulator for training needs
December 1, 2022 — First Lt. Joseph Mull, a 1st Helicopter Squadron pilot at Joint Base Andrews, Md., was flying one of two UH-1N Hueys in formation over the National Capital Region... MORE

Maj. Mitchell Clapp, 316th Operations Support Squadron assistant director of operations, monitors a training mission on the virtual-reality helicopter flight simulator system at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 25, 2022.

316th Operations Group hosts immersion tour for CMSAF Bass
November 24, 2020 — The 316th Operations Group hosted an immersion tour for Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, at the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Nov. 23, 2020. The tour included briefs about the organizations, missions, and responsibilities of the 1st Helicopter Squadron, 316th Operations Support Squadron, and the 316th OG... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col Tyler Schaff and Chief Master Sgt. Ezekiel Ross, 316th Wing Commander and Command Chief, welcome Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, and Chief Master Sgt. Nathaniel Perry, Air Force First Sgt. Special Duty Manager, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 23, 2020. Bass and her team attended the 316th Operations Group’s immersion tour. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Kaylea Berry)

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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...