Intruder Breaks Onto Andrews Air Force Base, Shot Fired

Unidentified man was taken into custody for breaching security at Joint Base Andrews Maryland on Monday, Maj. Lauren Hill, spokeswoman for base.

Andrews is where the president’s plane, Air Force OneIt is where the, is situated. It is also used by the defense secretary, and other top government officials for official travel.

“The intruder was immediately apprehended and taken into custody,” Hill spoke on Tuesday to Task & Purpose.

Hill stated that no information was available about how the intruder gained access to the base or how many security force airmen responded to the incident. Hill also said that the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

JoAnne S. Bass, Chief Master Sergeant Air Force, has stated that her husband was involved after the man entered the base. However, Bass didn’t specify what her husband did.

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“We appreciate the outpouring of support we received after this incident,” Bass stated this in a statement issued Tuesday. “I can confirm that my husband, Rahn, was involved, and is safe, thanks to the quick response and professionalism of our Security Forces Airmen.” 

“We are grateful they were able to apprehend the individual,” She continued: “And we will continue to work with law enforcement as their investigation continues.”

Joint Base Andrews’ official Twitter account Twitter: Monday, “a resident discharged a firearm” after a man made his way into the base’s housing area. The tweet didn’t identify the resident.

“Security forces arrived on scene to apprehend the intruder, & law enforcement is investigating the incident,” Tweet from Joint Base Andrews “No injuries nor property damage reported.”

Kylene Yumel, a spokesperson for the 316th Wing, declined to identify which resident had discharged a firearm due to privacy concerns.

Commenter Air Force Reddit page speculated on Monday that Bass’ husband had fired warning shots after spotting the intruder.

Air Force spokeswoman Rose Riley declined to say whether or not Rahn Bass was the Joint Base Andrews resident who discharged a firearm, per Joint Base Andrews’ tweet.

“As the incident remains under investigation, we are unable to elaborate on the events that took place beyond the release from the 316 Wing PA [Public Affairs] and CMSAF’s statement,” Riley spoke on Tuesday to Task & Purpose.

This isn’t the first time an intruder has managed slip past security at Joint Base Andrews. In February 2021 A man with a mouse hat climbed onto the base.But he was also able to board an C-40 aircraft.

A subsequent investigation found that security forces airmen at a base gate were distracted by personal issues that day, and they did not properly check the man’s credentials.

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