News

News Stories

Tag: civil engineer

The quiet heroes: 316th CES works round the clock to ensure airfield is clear from snow, ice for Carter state funeral
January 15, 2025 — The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron was responsible for clearing the snow and ice from the airfield the day before the state funeral procession for former President Jimmy Carter was scheduled to arrive, ensuring the flight could land safely... MORE

A snowplow removes snow from the flight line.

Joint Base Andrews engineers conduct bivouac training to enhance skills, capabilities
July 27, 2023 — The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron completed bivouac training to improve their skills and readiness capabilities in a simulated deployed environment July 17-20... MORE

Military members in uniform lay down boards.

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. ... MORE

Col. Parkin Bryson, 316th Wing vice commander, sits in a 850J-II Crawler Dozer during bivouac training for 316th and 11th Wing civil engineer Airmen at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., May 25, 2022.

Up to their 'waste' in work
December 19, 2016 — Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, and members of the 11th Civil... MORE

Col. E. John Teichert, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, puts on waders and a protective suit as gear before going into a sewage containment hole at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 13, 2016. Teichert wanted to experience some of what the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel system maintenance members do day-to-day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)

Keyword

Feature

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...

Commentary

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...