News - Tag NCR

News Stories

Tag: NCR

DAF civic leaders experience NCR mission, modernization during AFDW immersion
September 2, 2026 — Department of the Air Force Civic Leaders gained firsthand insight into the Air Force District of Washington's unique operational footprint and strategic modernization efforts during an immersion tour of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., and Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 26, 2026...

316 Security Forces connects with the community at Touch-A-Truck event
August 5, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travis Radle, left, 316th Security Forces Squadron police services noncommissioned officer in charge, and Senior Airman Katelyn Relihan, 316th Security Support Squadron vehicle control officer, pose with community members in front of a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled vehicle assigned to the 316th SFS at the Touch-A-Truck event in Montgomery Village, Maryland, Aug. 1, 2026. Outreach events allow the community to familiarize themselves with the military members that serve and protect the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)...

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...

Airmen prepare for Bivouac 26 at Joint Base Andrews
April 28, 2026 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – U.S. Airmen assigned at Andrews processed through a personnel deployment function line in preparation for Bivouac 26, a week-long expeditionary skills training exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, April 24, 2026...

Joint Base Andrews hosts 76th Air Force Ball
September 19, 2023 — Members of the military community throughout the National Capital Region celebrated the U.S. Air Force’s 76th Birthday Ball at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Sep. 16...

Security Forces Airmen gear up for first Defenders Challenge since pandemic pause: 'Don’t call it a comeback'
August 31, 2023 — Defenders from across the National Capital Region honed their skills in preparation for the 2023 Defender’s Challenge, Aug. 28-30. The training and tryout sessions were geared towards the upcoming larger competition at Fort Bliss, Texas, scheduled for Oct. 23-27, that pits major command teams against each other during tests of physical endurance and core operational skills...

Fire Explorer Academy
August 8, 2019 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron’s firefighter unit orchestrated a 6-day...

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic celebrates 60 years of patient care
May 16, 2018 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center celebrated 60 years of patient care during an...

Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at JBA
December 1, 2017 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – Team Andrews gathered to welcome the Capitol Christmas Tree as it arrived...

National Night Out at JBA
August 4, 2016 — The 11th Security Forces Group and Liberty Park hosted a 2016 National Night Out event at Liberty...

Keyword

Feature

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...

Commentary

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...