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Savannah Bananas soar over D.C. with the 1st Helicopter Squadron
The 1st Helicopter Squadron partnered with the Savannah Bananas baseball team for an aerial tour around Washington, D.C., July 11. The flight was part of the Savannah Bananas’ game presentation showcased to thousands of fans at Nationals Park on July 13, highlighting the squadron's mission and inspiring the next generation of Airmen. Leading the mission was U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexander Jones, a UH-1N Huey pilot assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron and a former catcher for the Miami Marlins organization. ...
AW139 helicopter arrives at Joint Base Andrews
The Nuclear Emergency Support Team welcomed the arrival of its new AW139 helicopter at Joint Base Andrews, June 17, enhancing its nuclear emergency response capabilities. As a mission partner at Joint Base Andrews, NEST is a specialized unit under the National Nuclear Security Administration responsible for a full range of nuclear emergency response missions, to include preventive radiological detection, radiological consequence management, and nuclear forensic analysis. The AW139 will join...
Joint Base Andrews welcomes new 316th Wing and installation commander
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. Oh, who previously served as the 374th Operations Group commander at Yokota Air Base, Japan, shared his gratitude and commitment to his new role. “I am truly honored and grateful for the opportunity to join the ranks alongside the outstanding Airmen of the 316th...
Like fur-ther, like son: A patrol pup story
“SIT!” Beyond the confines of the high fences surrounding the 316th Security Support Squadron K-9 unit lies a challenging obstacle course that tests skill and endurance. It is here that two devoted military working dogs, Ddrax and Rreno, found their calling. Intense training and tasks are all in a day’s work for these two pups. Ddrax and Rreno are a father and son team. They were both bred by the puppy program at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, Texas, where military working dogs for the...
The Courses at Andrews unveils new Toptracer driving range
The Courses at Andrews unveiled its new Toptracer driving range, featuring newly constructed driving range bays and golf ball location-tracking technology, June 26. The opening of the new driving range bays aims to not only serve a hub for entertainment, but also enhance the quality of life for base personnel and visitors. “The fact that Airmen and their families, and everybody can use this for an entertainment venue, I think...
Joint Base Andrews hosts 2024 Small Business Summit
Joint Base Andrews hosted the 2024 Small Business Summit, providing small business owners an opportunity to network with peers and connect with contracting officials, Air Force mission partners and business organizations from across the National Capital Region, June 13. Attendees at the summit listened to presentations, shared notes and contacts, and socialized. Small business owners and vendors learned about contracting information and future projects at Andrews for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. ...
Air Force medal presentation
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin presents a medal to Slovak Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Róbert Tóth during an official welcome ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling last week. The ceremony was part of a week-long counterpart visit during which Tóth was taken to different Air Force installations around the country in an effort to advance mutual interests and strengthen U.S.-Slovakia alliance.
DAF announces 2024 Art Contest winners
The Air Force Services Center announced the winners of the 2024 Air Force Art Contest recently. This year’s judges had the task of evaluating more than 1,500 entries in two adult and three youth categories to determine the best in the Department of the Air Force with impact, creativity and technical expertise. “We’re extremely excited this year because of the number of entries, over 200 more than last year, and...
JBAB hosts all-inclusive retreat to combat burnout and promote wellness
The Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Chapel hosted an all-inclusive wellness retreat weekend in Herndon, Va., from May 3-5. The event was led by Air Force Lt. Col. Meosha Wilson, the 11th Wing Joint Base Senior Chaplain at JBAB. More than 45 service members, military family members and Air Force civilian employees participated in the three-day event, which prioritized mental wellness and burnout prevention. With a commitment to provide attendees with essential tools for stress management, the retreat aimed to instill a lasting skill set to foster...
Team Air Force District of Washington builds unity, strength in Readiness Challenge X
The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 316th CES from Joint Base Andrews joined forces in the Readiness Challenge X, a five-day competition consisting of simulated deployment exercises April 22-27 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Panama City, Fla. The Readiness Challenge is a capstone series between worldwide CES teams, including U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps counterparts. The goal is to test readiness, mitigate deficiencies, and identify training opportunities within the unit. ...
Service members and family honor Lt. Gen. Frank M. Andrews' legacy
Service members, along with family of the base’s namesake, Lt. Gen. Frank M. Andrews, honored the esteemed military officer’s legacy, May 23. The ceremony featured personal anecdotes and reflections on Andrews’ impact of the U.S. Air Force. “Lt. Gen. Andrews exemplified the highest standards of excellence from the outset of his career, his profound passion for aviation and visionary leadership laid the foundations upon which the modern Air Force stands today, leaving a lasting mark on our nation’s history,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Todd...
Joint Base Andrews observes National Police Week
Defenders from across Joint Base Andrews participated in a series of events commemorating National Police Week during the week of May 13-17, 2024. Established by President John F. Kennedy on October 1, 1962, National Police Week revolves around Police Officer Memorial Day, May 15, which recognizes the sacrifices of law enforcement officers throughout the nation. Defenders kicked off the week by honoring past and present members of law enforcement with an opening ceremony in front of the Jones Building at Joint Base Andrews. Later in the day, working dogs across the National Capital Region displayed their athletic capability and obedience in the Capitol K9 Trials. On Wednesday, Defenders marched in the early morning rain during a Ruck to Remember to honor those lost in the line of duty. The week culminated in a sequence of sporting events, including a bowling tournament, golfing tournament and sports day cookout.
Willing Warriors open PenFed Grand Lodge
A rainy day welcomed the newest residents for disabled veterans and their families as the PenFed Grand Lodge in Haymarket, Va., was dedicated. Among the dozens of volunteers, retired military personnel and friends and families stood under umbrellas while listening to speeches, the mood was somber and respectful. Willing Warriors grew out of a desire by a local church to provide a “taste-of-home” Christmas experience for service members recovering at the Walter Reed National Military Hospital. The small and resolute individuals involved in this program...
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