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JBA opens new combat arms facility, ensures readiness

Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and installation commander, holds up a challenge coin at the new Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility, Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 1, 2021. The coin was placed on a target for Schaff to shoot in honor of the CATM’s opening (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Spencer Slocum)

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JBA opens new combat arms facility, ensures readiness

Staff Sgt. Victory Bell, 316th Security Support Squadron combat arms instructor, fires at a ribbon to signify the opening of the new Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility shooting range at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 1, 2021. The CATM instructors were selected to be the first to fire on the new range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Spencer Slocum)

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JBA opens new combat arms facility, ensures readiness

Tech. Sgt. Manuel Amaya, 316th Security Support Squadron combat arms NCO in-charge, briefs guests on the new Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility shooting range at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 1, 2021. The brief was part of a tour following the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the new CATM facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Spencer Slocum)

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JBA opens new combat arms facility, ensures readiness

Col. Tyler Schaff (center), 316th Wing and installation commander, and Combat Arms Training and Maintenance staff pose for a group photo following the opening of their new facility at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 1, 2021. Instructors now have the capability to completely control lighting inside the range, which allows for live night-fire firing operations at any time of day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Spencer Slocum)

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JBA opens new combat arms facility, ensures readiness

Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and installation commander, cuts a ribbon to signify the opening of the new Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 1, 2021. The new facility features many upgrades from the previous building, including a new 21-position firing range, weapons and range equipment maintenance area and office and common spaces for the instructors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Spencer Slocum)

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CCAF first combined installations ceremony honors 378 graduates in NCR

Airmen and officers gather for a group photo during the 2021 Community College of the Air Force graduation, Oct. 21, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Various Airmen and families gathered at the base theater to congratulate the 2021 CCAF graduates on completing their degrees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amir R. Young)

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459th conducts readiness exercise

Five KC-135 Stratotankers prepare to take off in formation during exercise ‘Kitty Claw’ a scaled down version of the Wing’s “Tiger Claw” exercise, Oct 17, 2021 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The readiness exercise allowed units to train and prepare for real world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Brent Skeen/Released)

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459th conducts readiness exercise

Five KC-135 Stratotankers prepare to take off in a formation during exercise ‘Kitty Claw’ a scaled down version of the Wing’s “Tiger Claw” exercise, Oct. 17, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The readiness exercise allowed units to train and prepare for real world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Brent Skeen/Released)

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459th conducts readiness exercise

A KC-135 Stratotanker takes off during Exercise “Kitty Claw”, a scaled down version of the wing’s “Tiger Claw” exercise, Oct. 17, 2021, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The wing scaled down the exercise to allow for the wing to comply with the COVID-19 mandate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Brent Skeen/Released)

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459th ARW NCOs graduate from CCAF

Master Sgt. Maria Clark of the 459th Aerospace Medicine Squadron and Master Sgt. Mary Ly of the 459th Maintenance Group graduated from the Community College of the Air Force during its ceremony held at the Joint Base Andrews theater on Oct. 21, 2021.

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459th ARW NCOs graduate from CCAF

Master Sgt. Mary Ly of the 459th Maintenance Group graduated from the Community College of the Air Force during its ceremony held at the Joint Base Andrews theater on Oct. 21, 2021.

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459th ARW NCOs graduate from CCAF

Master Sgt. Maria Clark of the 459th Aerospace Medicine graduated from the Community College of the Air Force during its ceremony held at the Joint Base Andrews theater on Oct. 21, 2021.

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Warrior of the Month

Warrior of the Month

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SLAT enriches JBA leaders’ understanding of America’s Airfield

Senior leaders learn about airfield activities and projects during the first Senior Leader Airfield Tour (SLAT) at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 26, 2021. SLAT, a joint venture between the 316th Wing and 89th Airlift Wing, is a guided tour led by subject matter experts (SMEs) from JBA’s joint partners to enhance senior leaders’ situational awareness on the current status, challenges and future projects for the flightline known as “America’s Airfield.” The SLAT is scheduled to be an annual summer event in August; future SLATs will enable JBA leaders, mission partners and vested stakeholders to make more informed decisions at Airfield Sync Boards. (Courtesy photo)

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SLAT enriches JBA leaders’ understanding of America’s Airfield

Senior leaders learn about airfield activities and projects during the first Senior Leader Airfield Tour (SLAT) at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 26, 2021. SLAT, a joint venture between the 316th Wing and 89th Airlift Wing, is a guided tour led by subject matter experts (SMEs) from JBA’s joint partners to enhance senior leaders’ situational awareness on the current status, challenges and future projects for the flightline known as “America’s Airfield.” The SLAT is scheduled to be an annual summer event in August; future SLATs will enable JBA leaders, mission partners and vested stakeholders to make more informed decisions at Airfield Sync Boards. (Courtesy photo)

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SLAT enriches JBA leaders’ understanding of America’s Airfield

New commanders and Air Force District of Washington-led Airfield Sync Board (ASB) voting members gain visual awareness and understanding of the current status and major projects on the flightline known as “America’s Airfield” during the first Senior Leader Airfield Tour (SLAT) at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 26, 2021. SLAT, a joint venture between the 316th Wing and 89th Airlift Wing, is a guided tour led by subject matter experts (SMEs) from JBA’s joint partners. The ASB addresses common operational issues, coordinates plans, manages resources and makes recommendations to ensure the airfield continues to meet current and future mission requirements. “America’s Airfield” is a 2,000 acre, dual runway, $3 billion strategic and diplomatic airfield that connects all 24 of JBA’s mission partners. (Courtesy photo)

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SLAT enriches JBA leaders’ understanding of America’s Airfield

Senior leaders hear about the current status and major projects on the flightline known as “America’s Airfield” from subject matter experts (SMEs) representing joint partners at Joint Base Andrews during the first Senior Leader Airfield Tour (SLAT) at JBA, Md., Aug. 26, 2021. SLAT is a joint venture between the 316th Wing and 89th Airlift Wing. “America’s Airfield” is a 2,000 acre, dual runway, $3 billion strategic and diplomatic airfield that connects all 24 of JBA’s mission partners. Its portfolio supports priority and training air refueling missions, maintains airspace control alert for the National Capital Region (NCR), provides airlift of United States government senior civilian and military leaders worldwide 24 hours a day, daily, 365 days a year, and frequently stands alert to ensure continuity of operations for the NCR. (Courtesy photo)

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AMC welcomes new commander during ceremony

Gen. Mike Minihan, incoming Air Mobility Command commander, gives a speech at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Oct. 5, 2021. Minihan succeeded Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaac Olivera)

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Gen. Mike Minihan, right, incoming commander of Air Mobility Command, assumes command from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., during the AMC change of command ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Oct. 5, 2021. AMC provides rapid global mobility and sustainment for America’s armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaac Olivera)

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