News

Jan. 25, 2023
AFDW commander visits 316th Wing, recognizes Airmen

Maj. Gen. Joel Jackson, Air Force District of Washington commander, visited units from the 316th Wing to get a better understanding of their missions and to recognize outstanding performers across the base.
Dec. 2, 2022
JBA bolsters Airman combat skills

Approximately 50 Airmen from the 316th Wing and 89th Airlift Wing participated in Airman Combat Skills Training at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 1-2, 2022.
Oct. 25, 2022
JBA battles Joint Base Myers-Henderson Hall for softball title

Teams from Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Myers-Henderson Hall battled it out on the softball field at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., Oct. 24, 2022.
May 12, 2022
JBA's EMEDS training prepares medical personnel for deployments

Military medical personnel from across the United States participated in the final day of an Expeditionary Medical Support System exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2022. The entire exercise allowed for the military personnel to hone their skills in a controlled environment so they are
April 11, 2022
Accelerating change at JBA’s SparkX Cell

The SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center has been using creative ways to enhance the skills of Airmen and improve units on Joint Base Andrews by allowing personnel to chase after innovative solutions since January 25, 2019.
Nov. 18, 2021
CSAF visits JBA to engage with America’s Airmen

On 17 Nov., 2021, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. visited JBA to engage with America’s Airmen.
Dec. 31, 2020
JBA first responders are base’s first recipients of historic COVID-19 vaccine

Members from the 316th Medical Group administered the new Moderna COVID-19 vaccine here, Dec. 30, 2020.
Oct. 3, 2019
Same team, different uniform: The story of an Iraqi translator who became an American Airman

In 2003, Airman 1st Class Saeed Shnawa was not Airman 1st Class Saeed Shnawa. He was a 21-year-old Iraqi student of technology at a university in Baghdad.That’s when American and coalition forces arrived to overthrow the Iraqi government, turning Baghdad a war zone. Like many young men and women in
Nov. 17, 2017
Warrior CARE week shows strength through teamwork

Team Andrews partnered with the U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program for the North East Warrior CARE Event, held at Joint Base Andrews and Oxon Hill, Maryland, Nov. 13 through 17.
Oct. 6, 2017
811th OSS hosts African ally for UH-1N training

In an effort to build upon their partnership, the U.S. and Burkinabe defense forces have engaged in a number of military training and exchange initiatives.One of the most recent opportunities for training occurred last week when Airmen from the 811th Operations Support Squadron hosted a team of