Chief Master Sergeant's HUSBAND was involved in intruder incident at Joint Base ... trends now
An intruder who breached the high-security military base where Air Force One is kept was shot at by the husband of a top Air Force leader.
Joint Base Andrews - where the President's fleet of aircraft are kept - was breached at about 11.30am on Sunday after a man gained 'unauthorized access' and entered a housing area.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass said her husband, Rahn Bass, was involved in the incident.
He fired at the intruder, who has not been identified, before security forces detained the person, the Washington Post reported.
CMSgt Bass said: 'We appreciate the outpouring of support we received after this incident. I can confirm that my husband, Rahn, was involved, and is safe, thanks to the quick response and professionalism of our Security Forces Airmen.'
Chief Master Sergeant JoAnne Bass confirmed her husband 'was involved' in an intruder incident at Joint Base Andrews. Rahn Bass reportedly fired at the intruder, who was later detained by security forces
Chief Master Sergeant Bass has previously described her husband, Rahn Bass, as 'my wingman, battle buddy & best friend'
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden exit Marine One as the President arrives to board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base on January 8. The base is one of America's most sensitive military sites - but has been breached several times since 2021
Nobody was hurt in the incident and it has been speculated the gunfire could have been warning shots.
A statement from officials at the air base said: 'A resident discharged a firearm, security forces arrived on scene to apprehend the intruder and law enforcement is investigating the incident.
'No injuries nor property damage reported.'
Joint Base Andrews is one of the country's most sensitive military sites. It houses the presidential fleet of aircraft and also serves as a base for 'doomsday' Boeing 747 jets that can be used as airborne command centers in the event of nuclear war.
The security threat will be a cause for concern for the airport, from which the President and First Lady always fly
An f-117A Nighthawks parked on airport tarmac, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland
It is not the first time the base's security has been breached. Picture: air to ground view of the base and its surroundings
The security threat will likely be a cause for concern for the airport, from which the
