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‘Mission Strong’ summit unites leaders to strengthen Maryland’s military community
August 12, 2025
U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, and Edward C. Rothstein, Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families secretary, participate in the "Mission Strong” summit Aug. 8, 2025, at the Gen. Jacob E. Smart Conference Center at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Both leaders emphasized the central role that military families play in the strength and readiness of the armed forces.

316th Wing honors Vietnam Veterans at D.C. ‘Welcome Home’ ceremony
May 17, 2023
Staff Sgt. Daquan Roland-Hover, 316th Security Forces K-9 trainer, performs two-dog tactical maneuvers with two K-9s and their handlers at the National Mall in Washington D.C., May 13, 2023. This demonstration was a part of the three-day-long Vietnam Veterans' "Welcome Home" ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daekwon Stith)

National Vietnam War Veterans Day honored with remembrance and commemorative pinning
March 31, 2022
Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and installation commander, poses for a group photo with Vietnam War veterans on March, 29, 2022 at the Joint Base Andrews, Md.

JBA Defenders host 25th anniversary for VSPA
October 17, 2019
Vietnam Security Police Association members, their family members and Joint Base Andrews Airmen stand for the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 10, 2019. The VSPA visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and JBA as they celebrated their 25th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

Airmen of Note celebrate 70 years of USAF heritage on West Coast
October 12, 2017
Airmen of Note perform

AFRH: Happy 70th Birthday U.S. Air Force!
September 14, 2017
A1C Robinson & Mr. Simonds

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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...