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JBA welcomes new 316th Wing and installation commander
July 9, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Col. Karl W. Seekamp assumed command of the 316th Wing and installation from Col. Jun S. Oh during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, July 8, 2026...

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...

Command of 316th Medical Group changes hands
August 28, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Col. Stacy G. Friesen assumed command of the 316th Medical Group during a ceremony, Aug. 20. Friesen previously served as the deputy command surgeon for Air Force Central Command at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Her career also includes leadership positions in both operational and staff assignments, with a particular focus on medical operations and health care strategy. Friesen has served in various roles across the Air Force, including command positions and deployments in support of operations Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve, and other key missions...

New commander takes helm of 316th Mission Support Group
July 10, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Col. Mindy A. P. Davitch assumed command of the 316th Mission Support Group during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Tuesday...

Joint Base Andrews welcomes new 316th Wing and installation commander
July 2, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh assumed command of the 316th Wing and installation during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Tuesday...

JBA and 316th Wing change command
June 30, 2022 — Col. Todd Randolph accepted command of the 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews, Md. from Col. Tyler Schaff during a change of command ceremony at JBA on June 30, 2022...

316th SFG changes command
June 24, 2022 — Col. Michael Morales accepted command today of the 316th Security Forces Group from Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews installation commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 24, 2022...

Jackson takes reins at Air Force District of Washington, marking a new era at vital command
July 21, 2021 — Air Force District of Washington leadership transitioned during a change of command ceremony here officiated by Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin July 20, 2021...

316th Operations Group changes command
June 15, 2021 — The 316th Wing hosted the 316th Operations Group’s change of command at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 10, 2021...

316th Security Forces Squadron changes command
June 26, 2020 — Lt. Col. Jason E. Stack assumed command of the 316th Security Forces Squadron from Lt. Col. Jonathan B. Bell during a change of command ceremony at the Security Forces building on June 24, 2020...

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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...