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Transportation of Privately Owned Firearms on JBA and in the Surrounding National Capital Region
May 6, 2020 — Many people have seen significant increases in firearms and ammunition purchases over the last several weeks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with privately owned weapons must keep a few things in mind to prevent mishaps or misconduct on Joint Base Andrews and in the surrounding National Capital Region. The following are some expectations from Joint Base Andrews Instruction 31-101 and laws from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C... MORE

Finding Essential Supplies in Unconventional Places
April 24, 2020 — DELIVER DEFENDER EXCELLENCE | The 11th Security Support Squadron continues to provide mission support thanks to assistance from a local business... MORE

Gallons of hand sanitizer sit on a shelf in the Security Forces Combined Resources Facility on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 20, 2020. The 11th Security Support Squadron placed an order for 30 gallons of hand sanitizer to ensure personnel are safe while fulfilling the mission.

VCC hours change starting February
January 25, 2018 — Starting in February, the Visitor Control Center will no longer be open on Saturdays... MORE

MWD retires after 10 years
March 10, 2017 — Base members attend Teo’s, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog, retirement ceremony... MORE

Base members attend Teo’s, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog, retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 9, 2017. The 11 year-old German Shepard served 10 years as an Air Force explosive detection dog. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Rape Aggression Defense class empowers
August 26, 2016 — The sound of “no” being yelled forcefully resonates through the small room where eight women stand in a circle. An instructor tells them to relax before repeating the command. Two additional instructors observe and make slight adjustments to some of the women’s stances. ... MORE

Senior Airman Emily Pearce, 11th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, delivers a kick to a bag held by Staff Sgt. Shandralekha Carlos, 11th Wing Commander's Action Group NCO in charge, during a Rape Aggression Defense class at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 20, 2016. The R.A.D. class is a self-defense program teaching basic self-defense tactice and avoidance techniques for risk factors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

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A security policeman of the 76th Security Police Squadron and military working dog provide security as JordanianAirliner departs with King and Queen Hussein Bin-Talal on Jan. 1, 1980.

JBA honors Security Forces legacy during Police Week

Military police at Andrews have gone by many names over the decades, ranging from Military Police to Air Police, and now Security Forces; but their mission has remained committed to safeguarding the installation and enabling the Air Force mission...

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, attend the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025.

Continuing the mission: Honoring military veterans in law enforcement

The following are remarks given by Lt. Col. Tim Marriner, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, at the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Military Service Appreciation Luncheon, May 22, 2025. The remarks have been edited for length and...