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Like fur-ther, like son: A patrol pup story
June 25, 2024 — “SIT!” Beyond the confines of the high fences surrounding the 316th Security Support Squadron K-9 unit lies a challenging obstacle course that tests skill and endurance. It is here that two devoted military working dogs, Ddrax and Rreno, found their calling. Intense training and tasks are all in a day's work for these two pups... MORE

Joint Base Andrews hosts 2024 Small Business Summit
June 21, 2024 — Joint Base Andrews hosted the 2024 Small Business Summit, providing small business owners an opportunity to network with peers and connect with contracting officials, Air Force mission partners and business organizations from across the National Capital Region, June 13... MORE

A crowd applauds during the Small Business Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 13, 2024.

Curiosity sparks knowledge: Military children engage in mock deployment activities
May 2, 2024 — Children of military personnel gathered at the base theater grounds to gain insight into their parents' deployment preparations during the Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event, April 27... MORE

Joint Base Andrews hosts third annual State of the Base Address
April 12, 2024 — Leaders from federal, state, and local levels gathered here Wednesday for the installation’s third annual State of the Base Address. This event served as a pivotal platform for military commanders and civic leaders to discuss collective priorities, recent achievements, and areas for advancement within the JBA community... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Todd E. Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander, gives the opening remarks at the third annual Joint Base Andrews State of the Base Address, April 10, 2024.

Solar eclipse captivates base community
April 11, 2024 — Service members and families across Joint Base Andrews observed the solar eclipse over the National Capital Region, Monday... MORE

Woman in uniform and child look up toward sky.

Top enlisted service member prepares senior enlisted Guardians for the future
April 4, 2024 — The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, met with newly-selected senior noncommissioned officers at the U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sergeant and Senior Master Sergeant Orientation Course, Wednesday. The week-long orientation at the General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center was designed to provide senior enlisted service members across the Space Force with a common perspective as they step into new leadership roles... MORE

A military member standing in a room talking to other military members.

Leadership at altitude: Top enlisted service member visits 459th Wing
March 26, 2024 — The 459th Air Refueling Wing hosted the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, for an air refueling orientation flight, March 19, 2024... MORE

A military member stands in the cockpit of an aircraft and watches two pilots fly the aircraft.

New wheels steeped in old tradition: Joint Base Andrews fire truck push-in ceremony
March 1, 2024 — Base leaders and community members gathered at Fire Station 2 for a fire truck push-in ceremony, celebrating the arrival of two new firefighting assets, Friday... MORE

One of two new fire trucks sit on display outside of Fire Station 2 at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 1, 2024.

Joint Base Andrews’ promotion testing goes digital
February 27, 2024 — In a landmark move toward modernization, the U.S. Air Force is set to revolutionize its promotion testing system with the introduction of Electronic Weighted Airman Promotion System (eWAPS) testing starting February 2024.The transition to eWAPS marks a departure from the traditional pencil-and-paper testing method, as the Air Force adopts contemporary practices in personnel development in an effort to make the promotion process more efficient and fair... MORE

Nancy Floyd, 316th Force Support Squadron test control officer, gives an initial Electronic Weighted Airman Promotion System test briefing at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 20, 2024.

316th Wing celebrates previous year’s achievements, legacy
February 23, 2024 — The 316th Wing held its 2023 annual awards ceremony, where its members gathered to celebrate the organization’s achievements, Feb. 22... MORE

U.S. Air Force service members watch and wait as the Legacy Challenge commences.

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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...