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America's Airman: Vincent Eure
February 15, 2019 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?Virginia Beach, Virginia.Why do you serve?The decision to serve as a DoD civilian came after marrying my now retired Air Force spouse, Marcia, in 1991.How does your job impact the wing’s mission?My job impacts the wing's mission in a large way. As the... MORE

AFDW provides ceremonial honors to longest-serving Congressional member
February 13, 2019 — Air Force District of Washington conducted an Arrival Ceremony in honor of World War II Army veteran and former Rep. John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) here Tuesday... MORE

The U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) body bearer team fall into formation as an Air Mobility Command C-17 Globemaster III arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Md. with the remains of World War II Army veteran and former Rep. John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) Feb. 12, 2019.

New civic leaders inducted into the Air Force
February 8, 2019 — More than 40 Air Force civic leaders visited Washington, D.C., Jan. 29-31, for a civic leader conference with the Air Force’s most senior leaders... MORE

America's Airman: SSgt Elizabeth Krotec
February 8, 2019 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Why do you serve?To help the country, travel the world, and get an education.How does your job impact the wing’s mission?My job impacts the wing by supporting distinguished visitor movements, providing 24-hour immediate-response for... MORE

11 MDG dental clinic closure
February 6, 2019 — The 11th Medical Group dental clinic will close Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 due to the clinic moving to a new facility... MORE

Environmental restoration fuels JBA, community teamwork
February 1, 2019 — Members from JBA joined Brandywine Township officials and Maryland state environmental agency representatives for the official Brandywine Environmental "Flip the Switch" ceremony, Jan. 31, 2019 in Brandywine, Maryland. The ceremony marked the start of the final step in restoring environmental conditions in the area by using cutting-edge technology... MORE

America's Airman: A1C James T. Gwin
February 1, 2019 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?Hazard, KentuckyWhy do you serve?I wanted to be a part of something a lot bigger than myself. I wanted to travel the world, meet new people, and experience things I would have never experienced without joining. I wanted to serve and make a difference.How does... MORE

USAF Band performs Guest Artist Series
January 30, 2019 — The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and guest trumpeter Allen Vizzutti performed the Guest Artist Series at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, Jan. 24, 2019 in Alexandria, Va... MORE

JBA exercise advisory
January 30, 2019 — JBA is scheduled to conduct an Operational Readiness Exercise Feb. 1. ... MORE

JBA hosts annual powerlifting meet
January 28, 2019 — The chalk was flying during the 6th Annual Joint Base Andrews Powerlifting Meet held in the Tactical Fitness Center here, Jan. 24, 2019... MORE

SparkX Cell Innovation Center hosts grand opening
January 25, 2019 — The SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center on JBA held its grand opening Jan. 24, 2019 at the Community Commons. SparkX is an innovation program that integrates technology to help Airmen pursue solutions to improve the Air Force. Their mission is “to bring tomorrow’s tools to the Warfighter today.”The program began five months ago when a group of... MORE

America's Airman: A1C Summer L. Shelton
January 25, 2019 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?Knoxville, Tennessee.Why do you serve?I decided to serve in the military because I wanted a job that meant something to me. Also, several of my family members are prior service. Following in their footsteps by answering my own call to serve has been the best... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Readiness Training Day – Feb. 21
January 24, 2019 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will have limited routine care available until 11:30 a.m. Feb. 21, due to monthly readiness training. The pharmacy, laboratory and radiology departments will remain open until noon. All routine services will be closed after noon. There will be no scheduled appointments, pharmacy or laboratory... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center President’s Day holiday hours
January 24, 2019 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center services will have limited hours Feb. 15 for a family day. Clinic services will be available from 7:30 a.m. to noon. The appointment line will open at 6:30 a.m. to book same-day appointments with the last appointment at 11:00 a.m. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the appointment line at... MORE

America's Airman: SrA Taylor B. Mobley
January 18, 2019 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?San Marcos, Texas.Why do you serve?Both my grandfathers were in the military, and I decided to follow in their footsteps. I’ve also always loved the medical field, and I was really excited to get selected as an aerospace medical service specialist. How does... MORE

CMSAF provides mentorship to JBA Airmen
January 11, 2019 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright and Gen. Larry Spencer (Ret.), former Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, spoke at an Airman for Life Mentorship Program event at the JBA Theater here on Jan. 11, 2019... MORE

America's Airman: SSgt Deborah A. Wright
January 11, 2019 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?New York, New YorkWhy do you serve?I decided to join the military because I was at a crossroad in my life. My two older brothers who joined spoke to me about the opportunities available in the military and how it could make me a better person. The prospect of... MORE

America's Airman: 1st Lt. Matthew Cunningham
January 4, 2019 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?Virginia Beach, Virginia Why do you serve?The military trains the best pilots in the world, and I thought it was the best place for me because I wanted to fly . How does your job impact the wing’s mission?The wing has an increbibly diverse set of missions, and... MORE

Like daughter, like mother: recruiter helps family join USAF
December 28, 2018 — When senior year of college became expensive and it was tough to keep up, a mother asked her daughter to consider joining the military as her father and others in his family had done.However, no one expected mother to sign up for service while gathering information for her daughter at the Air Force recruiting office in her Rhode Island... MORE

18 AF leadership visits 89 AW Airmen
December 14, 2018 — Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Petzel, 18th AF command chief, visited the 89th Airlift Wing at JBA, Md., Dec. 11-13... MORE

America's Airman: TSgt Sara Kelley
December 14, 2018 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?Harlingen, Texas Why do you serve?Coming from a small town with few opportunities, I wanted a chance to make something of my life and be a part of an organization that protects our country. I felt the need to be a part of something bigger than myself and I... MORE

Retired Airman’s resilience sets leading example
December 14, 2018 — Karah Behrend’s tattooed arms and wild blue hair aren’t the only reasons she stands out on the rugby field. It’s a relatively new hobby for Behrend, though her practiced technique paints a different picture. She performs with the intensity, coordination and endurance of an experienced athlete... MORE

U.S. Air Force Band performs holiday concert
December 12, 2018 — The United States Air Force Band performed their annual Spirit of the Season holiday concert series at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., Dec. 9... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center President’s Day holiday hours
December 9, 2018 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center services will have limited hours Feb. 15, 2019 for a family day. Clinic services will be available from 7:30 a.m. to noon. The appointment line will open at 6:30 a.m. to book same-day appointments with the last appointment at 11:00 a.m. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the appointment line at... MORE

Malcolm Grow Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday hours – Jan. 21
December 8, 2018 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center services will be limited to emergent care Jan. 21, 2019 for observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.There will be no scheduled appointments, pharmacy or laboratory services.Prescription refills requested before noon Jan.18 will be available for pickup after noon Jan. 22.Prescription refills requested... MORE

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