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Airmen and Guardian leadership school students take on FTX at Marine Corps Base Quantico
April 30, 2026 — The CMSAF Donald L. Harlow Airman Leadership School held a field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, April 24, 2026, bringing together U.S. Airmen, Guardians and Marines in a joint environment designed to build multi-capable leaders prepared for future operations...

Washington Nationals honor joint service members at Nats on Base summit
April 21, 2026 — Service members representing the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard Stand were recognized during the Natis on Base Summit at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on April 17, 2026...

Winnin’ Like a Griffin: Airman 1st Class Natalie Martinez
April 1, 2026 — Joint Base Andrews leadership visited the Andrews Regional Command Post in support of the March “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” recognition at Andrews, Maryland, March 18, 2026. U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, coined U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Natalie Martinez, C2 Operations Controller, for outstanding initiative, performance, and her contributions towards additional critical roles. While excelling in her primary role, Natalie’s work ethic led her to mission essential duties well beyond the scope of her rank as an A1C, exemplifying what it means to be “winnin’ like a griffin.” ...

Air Force, Army Team Up for Counter-Drone Testing at Joint Base Andrews in Collaboration with JIATF-401
March 24, 2026 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland – A small-unmanned aerial system (s-UAS) flight was conducted by a joint team with representatives from the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and Federal Aviation Administration on March 19, 2026, to test Andrews’ counter-UAS system capabilities...

Winnin’ Like a Griffin: Staff Sgt. Joel A. Ezzi
February 25, 2026 — Joint Base Andrews leadership visited the 316th Security Forces Squadron Base Defense Operations Center in support of the February “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” recognition at Andrews, Maryland, Feb. 17, 2026. U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, coined U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joel A. Ezzi, 316th SFS BDOC controller, for outstanding performance, leadership and his contributions to training, readiness programs, the Wing Combat Readiness Inspection and the installation’s largest air show in decades...

From dugout to hangar: Washington Nationals visit Andrews
February 3, 2026 — The Washington Nationals baseball staff visited local service members during a community engagement event on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 15, 2025...

Mario Johnson awarded November’s Winnin’ Like A Griffin
January 27, 2026 — Mario Johnson, a legal assistant with the U.S. Air Force 316th Wing Office of the Staff Judge...

DASW of housing visits JBA
January 6, 2026 — Adam Dontz, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Housing, visits Joint Base Andrews and tours the on-base housing community of Liberty Park at Andrews. Dontz met with personnel and staff from the housing office to discuss the current condition of homes on base and find ways to improve the quality of life for families residing on base. The mission of the Secretary of War for Housing is to provide oversight for military housing requirements and meet the needs of service members and their families in over 750 installations around the world...

Winnin’ Like a Griffin: Senior Airman Andrew Caballero
September 22, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Caballero, a radar, airfield and weather systems journeyman assigned to the 316th Operations Support Squadron, is recognized for Winnin' Like a Griffin at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Sep. 17, 2025. Caballero epitomizes an Airmanship mindset, masters his craft and continually strives to improve his squadron. Winnin' Like a Griffin is a 316th Wing program that highlights Airmen who demonstrate excellence, teamwork and commitment to the mission...

1st Helicopter Squadron flyover opens D.C. United vs. Inter Miami match
August 26, 2025 — U.S. Airmen assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron coordinated and executed a flyover of three UH-1N helicopters over Audi Field in Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2025. The mission highlighted the squadron’s role in ceremonial operations and the teamwork required between ground personnel and aircrew to support community events in the National Capital Region...

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jovan Berry, poses for a portrait.

How a Lifetime of Training Saved a Life

“You better not die; the kids would be so mad.” It’s a surreal scene. The smell of a small, old bathroom, the endless noise of security forces over the radio. A man, blue in the face, face down on the floor in a dire medical situation. And a...

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Lt. Col. Jonathan Bonilla gives remarks during the 5th HS activation ceremony.

Joint Base Andrews

Excellence is not optional

Thank you all for being here today to witness this historic moment. Today is about much more than an assumption of command. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in Air Force rotary-wing history.And to the Airmen of the Fifth Helicopter...