News - Tag JBA

News Stories

Tag: JBA

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... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joel A. Ezzi, 316th Security Forces Squadron Base Defense Operations Center controller, explains his duties to Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kevin W. Helms, 316th Wing command chief, during the February “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” recognition at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Feb. 17, 2026. Ezzi was recognized for leading training and readiness programs within his flight and serving as the squadron’s lead BDOC controller during the wing combat readiness inspection and the installation’s largest airshow in decades.

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

Photo of Washington Nationals visit to Joint Base Andrews

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... MORE

Photo of November's Winnin' Like a Griffin

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... MORE

Group of people gather at a table having a meeting.

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... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Caballero, 316th Operations Support Squadron radar, airfield and weather systems journeyman, Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Helms, 316th Wing command chief, screw on the lightbulb cover of the wind mass at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Sept. 17, 2025. Changing the light bulb is vital to keeping equipment safe for air traffic controllers supporting military and civilian aircraft in all weather conditions.

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... MORE

Two U.S. Air Force UH-1N helicopters assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron fly over Audi Field in Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2025. The event showcased the planning and teamwork between the 1st Helicopter Squadron and game officials to synchronize the flyover with the pregame ceremony.

Team Andrews conducts field training exercise
August 6, 2025 — U.S. Air Force personnel from multiple units participate in an integrated emergency response exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 24, 2025. The exercise was designed to strengthen readiness and preparedness for major events, including the upcoming air show in September. (Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)... MORE

U.S. Air Force personnel with the 316th Security Forces Group assess injured role players during a field training exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 24, 2025. Multiple units rehearsed rapid emergency response techniques in preparation for large-scale events.

Change of command brings new leadership to Andrews' defenders
July 3, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph A. Bincarousky Sr. assumed command of the 316th Security Forces Group during a ceremony July 3. Col. Jun Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, presided over the ceremony, which honored the legacy of outgoing commander Col. Michael J. Morales while celebrating the beginning of a new chapter under Bincarousky’s leadership... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph A. Bincarousky Sr., 316th Security Forces Group commander, renders his first salute during the unit’s change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 3, 2025. The 316 SFG is responsible for safeguarding the installation and its high-value assets, including the Air Force One complex, which is valued at more than $6.1 billion.

Winnin’ like a Griffin: Senior Airman Izaiah Harris
January 29, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Izaiah Harris is a shining example of excellence in the 316th Security Forces Group... MORE

Honoring the legacy of Malcolm Grow
November 22, 2024 — The 316th Wing Medical Group gathered to celebrate the legacy of Maj. Gen. Malcolm C. Grow at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 19, 2024... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Stacy G. Friesen, 316th Medical Group commander, speaks during a ceremony celebrating the legacy of Maj. Gen. Malcolm C. Grow at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 19, 2024. The event commemorated the 137th birthday of Grow, the Air Force's first surgeon general, after whom the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center is named. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

Keyword

Feature

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...

Commentary

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...