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Joint Base Andrews strengthens partnerships at 2026 AFDW Small Business Summit
May 20, 2026 — The 316th Contracting Squadron hosted the Air Force District of Washington Small Business Summit at The General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center on Andrews, May 14, 2026, bringing together small business owners, acquisition professionals, government agencies and mission partners to strengthen collaboration and expand federal contracting opportunities... MORE

Person giving a lecture next to a screen that states "TEAM ANDREWS".

Andrews honors fallen defenders during National Police Week
May 18, 2026 — Defenders from across Joint Base Andrews and local security sectors recognized National Police Week, honoring the sacrifice of fallen defenders and the commitment of current defenders, through a series of events from May 11-15, 2026... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mahmoud Ramadan, 11th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, competes in a warrior challenge during National Police Week at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, May 13, 2026.

Winnin’ Like a Griffin Senior Airman Christie recognized for mission impact and leadership excellence
May 12, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sashakay T. Christie, an engineering assistant supervisor assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, was recognized for “Winnin’ Like a Griffin,” May 11, 2026... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sashakay T. Christe, an engineering assistant supervisor assigned to the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron, displays a commander's coin during a “Winnin’ Like a Griffin”

Joint Base Andrews hosts 13th annual motorcycle safety day
May 8, 2026 — Joint Base Andrews hosted the 13th annual Motorcycle Safety Day on May 8, 2026, offering attendees expert briefings on safety practices and regional riding laws... MORE

A reflection off a motorcycle showing people and other motorcycles.

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... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen charge for their next position during a field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 24, 2026.

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... MORE

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.” ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Natalie Martinez, demonstrates how to execute a task.

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... MORE

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 — The Washington Nationals baseball staff visited local service members during a community engagement event on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 15, 2025... MORE

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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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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...