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Lighting up D.C.: Andrews Fire Dept, 316 EOD recognized during Banana Ball national tour
July 3, 2025 — U.S. Airmen and civilians, assigned to the Joint Base Andrews Fire Department, and the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team pose with the Savannah Bananas and Firefighters baseball teams before a game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2025. The Fire Department and EOD teams were recognized during the game as part of an on-going tradition of the Banana Ball organization celebrating local heroes while on their national tour... MORE

Service members wave on a baseball field.

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.

316th Civil Engineer Squadron, Washington Nationals partner for facilities exchange
October 23, 2024 — U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in a... MORE

Members of the 316th CES inspect a generator during a facility exchange at Nationals Park.

316th Civil Engineer Squadron ensures airfield safety with decennial arresting system overhaul
August 21, 2024 — The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron completed a decennial overhaul of the Barrier Arresting Kit-12 aircraft arresting system from July through August... MORE

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 113th Wing hooks onto the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system.

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.

316th CES Fire Dept. hosts 2022 Fire Explorer Program cadets
August 1, 2022 — The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire Department hosted its 2022 Fire Explorer Program training for eight 14 to 18-year-old cadets from around the National Capital Region at Joint Base Andrews, Md., from July 25-30, 2022... MORE

The 2022 Fire Explorer Program cadets and instructors, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, pose for a photo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 30, 2022.

316th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD, DHS conduct interagency training
June 2, 2022 — The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron’s explosive ordnance disposal team trained alongside Department of Homeland Security personnel at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 1, 2022... MORE

Personnel from the Department of Homeland Security pose for a group photo at the explosive ordnance disposal training range at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 1, 2022.

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. ... MORE

Members from the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron and 193rd Special Operations Wing pose for a group photo at a live fire-fighting training at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 2, 2022.

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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...