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There is 'snow' stopping the snow barn
January 26, 2024 — Despite a heavy snowfall in the early days of January, the base’s mission had to continue. And, it is members of the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Pavement and Equipment section, known during the winter months as the "snow barn", who are entrusted with the duty of ensuring inclement weather does not stop operations on base by clearing America’s Airfield of snow and ice... MORE

Yellow truck sweeps ice and snow off of flight line.

Joint Base Andrews leaders sign Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation
March 15, 2023 — Joint Base Andrews senior leaders signed a proclamation designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month on March 15... MORE

Col. Todd E. Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander, signs the annual Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 15, 2023. The signed proclamation formally recognized April as the month to increase awareness and education regarding SAAP for the base's military and civilian members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Event brings awareness to Airmen
January 19, 2023 — Military and local communities were brought together to generate awareness and interest in the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Event on Jan. 18, 2023... MORE

A slideshow presentation plays during the Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 18, 2023. Airmen and civilians across JBA were brought together to generate awareness and interest in the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

Tactical Combat Casualty Care training prepares 316th Wing Airmen
November 21, 2022 — More than 50 Airmen from the 316th Wing worked together in Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 18, 2022... MORE

A 316th Security Forces Group Airman waits for Tactical Combat Casualty Care training to begin at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 18, 2022. The training consisted of 316th SFG, 316th Operations Group and 316th Medical Group Airmen practicing emergency care and evacuation by helicopter to reduce preventable deaths. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at JBA
November 17, 2022 — Service members and families from across the installation came together to see the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree for the last stop on its journey and to be a part of a night of celebration at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2022... MORE

The 78-foot-tall Capitol Christmas Tree is displayed on the bed of a truck at Joint Base Andrews, Nov. 17, 2022. The Red Spruce nicknamed “Ruby” was harvested in the Pisgah National Forest of North Carolina on Nov. 2 and prepared for a nearly 1,000-mile expedition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

JBA celebrates NAHM with veteran military speakers
November 4, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews hosted a panel of Native American Heritage military veterans at the 1st Helicopter Squadron auditorium at JBA, Md., Nov. 3, 2022... MORE

Robert Gadjys, Mohawk Indian and Army veteran, and Kathy Miller, retired Air Force noncommissioned officer and Native American history enthusiast, speak during a panel at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 3, 2022.

316th Medical Group and 1st Helicopter Squadron conduct specialized flight training
November 1, 2022 — Members of the 316th Wing Critical Care Air Transport Teams joined the 1st Helicopter Squadron for highly specialized training exercises at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 1, 2022... MORE

2nd Lt. Dylan Thomas, 316th Health Care Operations Squadron intensive care unit nurse (left), Capt. Dominique Hunsberger, 316th HCOS intensive care unit nurse (center), and Capt. Nicholas Lahvic, 316th Surgical Operations Squadron anesthesiologist, carry a simulation manikin during a medical training at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 1, 2022. Members of the 316th Wing Critical Care Air Transport Teams joined the 1st Helicopter Squadron for highly specialized medical training exercises.

JBA leaders sign Suicide Prevention Month proclamation
August 31, 2022 — Joint Base Andrews senior leadership signed a proclamation designating September as Suicide Prevention Month, on Aug. 31, 2022, at Joint Base Andrews, Md... MORE

Col. Todd Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander, signs a Suicide Prevention Month proclamation at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 31, 2022. The Department of Defense and JBA observe Suicide Prevention Month in September to bring forth awareness and to educate our military community about suicide prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

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