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Joint Base Andrews celebrates Project SEARCH graduates
Joint Base Andrews hosted a graduation ceremony for three students from the Project SEARCH program at the Military & Family Readiness Center, May 9. According to the program’s official website, Project SEARCH is a program that allows recent high school graduates with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate in a one-year school-to-work program. Originally started in 1996 at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the program has since expanded to...
Paying it forward: Kaitlyn Rolli shares her journey as a military spouse
Starting a family can come with many challenges. For Kaitlyn Rolli, being a newlywed, pregnant with her first child, and moving away from friends and relatives while her spouse received deployment orders was an overwhelming reality. “We were expecting our first within our first year of marriage,” Kaitlyn recalls about their time stationed at Minot Air Force Base. “I literally gave birth alone for the first time,” she added, describing the feeling of being unexpectedly thrown into the military spouse role. ...
Curiosity sparks knowledge: Military children engage in mock deployment activities
Children of military personnel gathered at the base theater grounds to gain insight into their parents’ deployment preparations during the Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event, April 27. KUDOS brought together many units from the base, including explosive ordnance disposal, fire emergency services, public health and optometry. Children and their guardians participated in various activities, such as a mock physical test, simulated shooting range and deployment checklist. “It’s tough but rewarding...
316th Security Forces Group, AAFES unveils new 24/7 retail market
The 316th Security Forces Group, alongside 316th Wing leadership and members from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, attended a ribbon cutting on Thursday for the new unattended retail unit located at the Security Forces building. After working with the installation’s Community Action Board and Community Action Team for over a year, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tyler J. Hughes, 316th Security Forces Squadron commander, highlighted the significance of the new retail market. ...
Joint Base Andrews celebrates Earth Week
Joint Base Andrews celebrated Earth Week with multiple events across the base, April 24-26, 2024. Earth Week 2024 events included a base-wide cleanup and household hazardous waste recycling event. The events encouraged the base community to pick up any trash and recycle to help keep the natural spaces green and preventing the wildlife from being exposed to potential hazards. “Ultimately, we’re celebrating Earth Day, which was Monday, and [Wednesday] is...
Willing Warriors invites you to the Ribbon Cutting for the PenFed Grand Lodge
Warriors (WW) announces the Ribbon Cutting for the PenFed Grand Lodge and Patriot Pavilion will be held on May 18, 2024. Willing Warriors is excited to expand the number of groups and programs offered at the Warrior Retreat in 2024 and beyond. The expansion will allow WW to serve over 600 more Warriors annually! The spacious six-bedroom home and 2,000-square-foot multi-purpose room will host expanded Warrior group programs, providing a safe and nurturing environment for their healing journey. Retreat stays are already planned for post-traumatic stress counseling, moral injury, entrepreneurial training, and Veteran-led leadership training, all of which will play...
Aberdeen Proving Ground's Earth Day celebration unveils Army's new Chesapeake Bay plan
ABERDEEN — The United States Army officially implemented its revised conservation and revitalization plan for the Chesapeake Bay as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground’s 2024 Earth Day celebration. The plan — referred to as the Chesapeake Bay Strategy — is a revision of the Army’s 2009 strategy. Officials stated that because of modernization and numerous partnerships associated with the Chesapeake Bay and environmental conservation, a revised plan was necessary. “There...
National Museum of the United States Army’s ’FREEDOM FROM ABOVE’ exhibit takes visitors back in time to June 6, 1944
The new ‘D-Day: FREEDOM FROM ABOVE’ exhibit at the National Museum of the United States Army brings to life the actions of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions in Normandy, France. Using the augmented reality technology created by Histovery (https://histovery.com/), the displays and Histopads of the exhibit allow visitors to step back in time to experience every aspect of the airborne units’ mission. According to the museum's exhibits division chief Paul Morando, Histovery worked with the Museum to create this special version of ‘FREEDOM FROM ABOVE’ that includes the stories of Paratroopers who dropped into Normandy on D-Day. ...
Joint Base Andrews hosts third annual State of the Base Address
Leaders from federal, state and local levels gathered here Wednesday for the installation’s third annual State of the Base Address. This event served as a pivotal platform for military commanders and civic leaders to discuss collective priorities, recent achievements and areas for advancement within the JBA community. U.S. Air Force Col. Todd E. Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander, set the tone by highlighting the installation’s critical role as America’s Airfield. ...
Solar eclipse captivates base community
Service members and families across Joint Base Andrews observed the solar eclipse over the National Capital Region, Monday. Although the base was not in the path of complete totality, the local area experienced 87% coverage, peaking at approximately 3:20 p.m. EST. The entire astronomical event transpired over 2.5 hours. Eclipse glasses were distributed to numerous base spectators, providing protection from the sun to allow safe viewing of the solar eclipse. The next total solar eclipse visible over the contiguous United States will occur on Aug. 23, 2044.
Top enlisted service member prepares senior enlisted Guardians for the future
The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, met with newly-selected senior noncommissioned officers at the U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sergeant and Senior Master Sergeant Orientation Course, Wednesday. The week-long orientation at the General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center was designed to provide senior enlisted service members across the Space Force with a common perspective as they step into new leadership roles. ...
The Washington Tattoo kicks off D.C. Tartan Week in style
The sounds of bagpipes and drum lines filled the auditorium of the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center Tuesday night as The Washington Tattoo, a nonprofit, raised money for veterans and underserved youth while celebrating Scottish tradition. The event, also known as "the Tartan Day Tattoo," kicked off "D.C. Tartan Week," which celebrates the Scottish' contributions to the United States, specifically through the Scottish Diaspora. The U.S. Senate officially declared Tartan Day in 1998 to honor Scottish heritage, and events such as The...
Vietnam War vet describes life with Agent Orange
King Norris can still remember how it smelled when Agent Orange hit his nostrils while serving in Vietnam in the 1970s. “Every night I went to work it was hard to breathe because of the fumes,” said Norris, who worked the night shift guarding the ammo dump with the 212th MP Company in Vietnam’s Long Bihn from 1970-1971. “I can’t describe it, it’s just unbelievable. It could knock a dragon out. I guess it was like sticking your head in a barrel of TNT.” ...
Senior NCO reflects on ups and downs of her career
She took one last lingering look at her reflection in the mirror as she pulled her thick black curls into a tight bun. “This is it,” she said to herself. “This is my only way out.” She leaned down to grab the backpack full of her belongings and flung it over her shoulder. She pushed open the door of the bathroom and stepped out to meet the Air Force recruiter...
175th Wing to retire flying mission
MIDDLE RIVER — In a move not taken favorably among local and state leaders, the U.S. Air Force has decided to select the Warfield Air National Guard Base, commonly known as the 175th Wing, as the site to transition from an A-10 to a cyber wing mission. The decision, officially announced March 7, effectively retired the fighting mission at the 175th Wing, which has grown to become a local and regional fixture. ...
The unbreakable bond: Remembering Military Working Dog Crock
The 316th Security Support Squadron, joined by base leadership and community members Monday, honored the life and service of Military Working Dog Crock, who passed on March 4 from medical complications after five years of honorable service to the U.S. Air Force. Assigned to the 316th Security Support Squadron, Crock served a distinguished career supporting national security and defense with his explosive detection and patrol capabilities, and he was posthumously awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. ...
316th Medical Group introduces ScriptCenter to Joint Base Andrews
In an effort to enhance the pharmacy experience for beneficiaries, the 316th Medical Group unveiled the new ScriptCenter at the Base Exchange on Monday. Distinguished guests including U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Corby, 316th Medical Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Arwa Cavender, 316th Medical Group senior enlisted leader, attended the ceremony. The ScriptCenter, a fully automated pharmacy experience, boasts 116 lockers for patients to conveniently pick up their prescriptions, with plans to expand to 160 within the calendar year. Its introduction aims to extend...
Sixth Annual Aerospace Summit: Propelling innovation and exploration
Young innovators from local schools filled the bay area of hangar three Wednesday, for the sixth annual Aerospace Summit. Sponsored by the Patriots Training Technology Center, the summit offered an opportunity for local students to explore facets of science, technology, engineering, art, and math and how the Air Force and the greater Department of Defense incorporate these skills into their day-to-day operations. “The biggest thing when it comes to STEM...
Navy Federal Credit Union's fight for veterans' healthy homes
For many Americans, a minor home repair or extra expense is manageable despite being an inconvenience. If you’ve got something like a leaky faucet, you need to replace a broken tile, or you need to patch a hole in the wall, you’ll likely pay someone to come out and fix it for you and life goes on with a little less to spend that month. For veterans, many have different challenges they face due to aging and/or disabilities that may put those expenditures out of...
New wheels steeped in old tradition: Joint Base Andrews fire truck push-in ceremony
Base leaders and community members gathered at Fire Station 2 earlier this month for a fire truck push-in ceremony, celebrating the arrival of two new firefighting assets. The tradition of the push-in ceremony dates back more than a century in the fire service when equipment was horse-drawn, and communities came together to physically push the equipment back into the bay. As technology improved, this tradition remained as it symbolized good luck for the new equipment and as a demonstration of community pride. The 316th Logistics...
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