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America's Airman: A1C Rachel DeSantis
October 12, 2018 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?Dunedin, Florida Why do you serve?A very close family friend served in the military and I joined to serve in his honor. How does your job impact the wing’s mission?As a medical technician my job is to screen patients and give a report to the provider. This... MORE

Chapel kickstarts Spiritual Fitness Month
October 11, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.-- Throughout the month of October, the JBA chapel will be focusing on one of the four pillars of Airman Fitness: The Spiritual Pillar. The chapel kicked off Spiritual Fitness Month with a speaker series here Oct. 9. “[We] just hope [Airmen will be] encouraged and inspired [to enhance their spiritual wellbeing],” said... MORE

You've got voting questions? We've got answers
October 2, 2018 — Absentee voting week is Oct. 1-8, and the JBA Military & Family Support Center voter assistance office is here to help. Tierra S. Fincher, installation voting assistance officer, has answers to some common voting questions. How do I register to vote?Step 1. Complete a Federal Post Card Application and submit it to your local election office. Step... MORE

JBA Airman brings home ‘Top Shot’
September 28, 2018 — Staff Sgt. Benjamin M. Rodriguez, 11th Security Support Squadron unit deployment manager, won the Top Shot award at the 2018 Air Force Defender Challenge at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Sept. 13. The three-day challenge tested security forces defenders' tactical skills training, team dynamic, physical strength and mental stability... MORE

America's Airman: A1C Kody E. Welsh
September 26, 2018 — (America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)Hometown?Honesdale, Pennsylvania Why do you serve?I decided to serve so I could travel as well as introduce myself to new and different opportunities.How does your job impact the wing's mission?I’m a firefighting and refueling vehicle technician responsible for... MORE

JBA Airmen, AFRH retirees celebrate Air Force birthday
September 17, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews Airmen joined retirees to celebrate the Air Force’s 71st birthday at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C., Sept. 14... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Thomas C. Daniels, 11th Wing and JBA command chief, retired Tech. Sgt. George Setzer, Armed Forces Retirement Home resident, and Airman 1st Class Skylar Armstrong, 1st Airlift Squadron flight attendant, cut a cake at the AFRH, D.C., Sept. 14, 2018. Joint Base Andrews Airmen joined retirees from the AFRH to celebrate the Air Force’s 71st birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abby L. Richardson)

Florence update: New track means base stays in HurCon 4
September 12, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Based on the latest forecasts for Hurricane Florence, the installation will remain in Hurricane Condition 4, instead of moving into Hurricane Condition 3.The HURCON 4 declaration yesterday directed personnel to continue specific emergency preparations according to established guidelines and checklists. Those preparations... MORE

JBA commander: Florence expected to impact JBA within 72 hours
September 11, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Col. Andrew Purath, 11th Wing Commander, has officially declared Hurricane Condition 4 for the base, which means there is a possibility for winds greater than 39 miles per hour within the next 72 hours.The current forecast calls for negligible impacts to day-to-day operations on JBA, but the HURCON 4 declaration directs... MORE

Commander declares HurCon 5 for JBA
September 10, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – In preparation of expected high winds and significant rainfall in the next 96 hours, Col. Andrew Purath, 11th Wing commander, has officially declared Hurricane Condition 5 for Joint Base Andrews with tropical storm or hurricane conditions expected to affect the base within 96 hours.Hurricane Florence is currently located... MORE

VBS: Traveling to 'Babylon'
August 6, 2018 — Children on base took a five-day adventure to "Babylon" during Vacation Bible School at Chapel One, July 30 - Aug. 3. The annual summer chapel program gave kids the opportunity to sing, paint, play, meet new friends and learn about the Bible. MORE

Malcolm Grow medical center schedules information sessions on patient reassignment
August 1, 2018 — Officials at the 11th Medical Group here have scheduled five information sessions for TRICARE beneficiaries affected by the imminent patient reassignment process... MORE

Dorm residents break bread during monthly dinner
July 31, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews chaplains, along with the JBA Dorm Council, hosted a monthly dorm dinner here July 26, 2018.The get-together allowed dorm residents to eat, play team-building games and get to know each other and the 11th Wing leadership.“My favorite part is actually getting these Airmen out of the dorms and interacting with each other,” said... MORE

JBA reducing golf course to 45 holes
July 31, 2018 — The Courses at Andrews is scheduled to reduce from 54 to 45 holes beginning November 2018. ... MORE

The Courses at Joint Base Andrews is comprised of three 18-hole golf courses, three practice putting greens, two private practice areas and a driving range on base. More than 100,000 rounds are played by approximately 150,000 people annually, generating revenue for the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)

Air Force wins inaugural MLB All-Star Armed Services Classic championship
July 19, 2018 — Relive the Air Force's 9-2 victory over the Army in the inaugural MLB All-Star Armed Services Classic. MORE

Watch that C-4
June 28, 2018 — The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted a simulted unexploded ordnance exercise here June 26, 2018. The tranining was to help them prepare for a potential chemical leak when handling explosive ordnance. EOD Airmen are trained to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose of explosives and support and execute Department of Defense contingencies worldwide... MORE

Historic music brings nations together
June 22, 2018 — From Maj. Glenn Miller’s Birthplace Museum in the town of Clarinda, Iowa: In 1944, three years into the U.S.’ involvement in World War II, Glenn Miller’s Army Air Force Band opened with their song “Moonlight Serenade” in a giant steel hangar on Thurleigh Army Air Force Base, Europe. Over 3,000 men with the Eighth Air Force sat on the dirt floor, on... MORE

Existing Huey bases will receive replacement aircraft
June 20, 2018 — The Air Force announced today that each UH-1N Huey location will receive replacement aircraft... MORE

A UH-1N Huey helicopter prepares to land at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. A crew assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron from Malmstrom AFB rescued an injured hiker Aug. 10 near Cook City, Mont., just north of the Montana-Wyoming border. (U.S. Air Force photo)

JBA set to honor LGBT Pride Month
June 18, 2018 — The 113th Wing and the 11th Security Forces Squadron are scheduled to host multiple events here for LGBT Pride Month throughout the month of June... MORE

Finance Airman develops innovative program
June 7, 2018 — Staff Sgt. Zachary Christman, 11th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, developed a program that he believes will change how commanders and resource advisors communicate with one another... MORE

NCR Airmen win first two games during opening day of Armed Services Classic
June 4, 2018 — The National Capital Region Air Force softball team won their first two games during the preliminary round of the Armed Services Classic tournament at Ryan Zimmerman Field in Washington, D.C., June 2, 2018. They beat team Army 16-15 and team Coast Guard 25-10 to vault into first place after the opening day. The second day of the tournament was... MORE

JBA Airmen and Sailors ready to slug their way to Armed Services Classic Championship
June 1, 2018 — Several members from Joint Base Andrews are scheduled to play for the Air Force and Navy National Capital Region softball teams during the free to attend preliminary rounds of the Armed Services Classic at Ryan Zimmerman Field in Washington, D.C., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 2-3... MORE

AFJROTC available at local HS
May 30, 2018 — Dr. Henry A. Wise High School, the zoned public school where JBA members can send their children, has its own Air Force Junior ROTC program children can utilize and benefit from. ... MORE

JBA encourages members to protect base, home
May 16, 2018 — On average, approximately 50,000 individuals walk, fly or drive onto JBA during a typical work week. That's why the 11th Security Forces Group defenders work day and night to ensure workplace and residential safety.Still, the threat of an attack remains. That's why the 11th SFG is asking for help from JBA personnel.“[Everyone] can participate in... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic celebrates 60 years of patient care
May 16, 2018 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center celebrated 60 years of patient care during an anniversary event here May 10, where service members recalled past accomplishments and looked to future ones. “I just owe so much thanks to the former commanders," said Col. Leslie Knight, 11th Medical Group commander. "It is the foundation they laid that... MORE

Monument dedication honors JBA namesake
May 9, 2018 — Officials unveiled a memorial monument May 3 dedicated to Lt. Gen. Frank Maxwell Andrews and crew members of the B-24 Liberator, “Hot Stuff,” which crashed on nearby Mt. Fagradalsfjall, Iceland, 75 years before... MORE

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