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An Airman from the 1st Helicopter Squadron fires his weapon during a shooting competition at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Facility on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 17, 2022. The event honored National Police Week, and competitors who placed in the top 10% were awarded an Excellence in Competition badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

May 20, 2022 - During Police Week, Joint Base Andrews held multiple events to honor past and present law enforcement officers, as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty...

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Col Ian Dinesen, 316th Security Forces Group commander

May 17, 2022 - In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week...

Project SEARCH graduates four at JBA

Project SEARCH staff and interns pose for a group photo following the graduation of the Project SEARCH class of 2022 at JBA, Md., May 13, 2022. Joint Base Andrews teamed up with Prince George’s County Public Schools to host the interns for the program throughout the school year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Spencer Slocum)

May 13, 2022 - Joint Base Andrews hosted a graduation today for four students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have worked at multiple locations on base for the last nine months...

JBA's EMEDS training prepares medical personnel for deployments

Joint Base Andrews medical personnel practice tactical combat casualty care during the Expeditionary Medical Support System exercise at JBA, Md., May 5, 2022. Military medical professionals practiced different medical aid techniques to prepare for real-world scenarios in deployed environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew-John Braman)

May 12, 2022 - Military medical personnel from across the United States participated in the final day of an Expeditionary Medical Support System exercise at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2022. The entire exercise allowed for the...

JBA celebrates military spouses

An attendee of the National Capital Region Military Spouse Appreciation Day event receives a gift basket from the Base Exchange at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 6, 2022. The gift basket was one of many prizes raffled off to show appreciation to military spouses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabelle Churchill)

May 11, 2022 - The Military Family Support Center hosted its annual National Capital Region Military Spouse Appreciation Day at Joint Base Andrews, May 6, 2022...

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COVID-19 updates

HPCON Alpha

Commanders and public health personnel use HPCON levels to guide specific actions you can take in response to a health threat.
JBA Operating Conditions
JBA is OPEN: HPCON ALPHA

Main Gate: OPEN 24/7
- Virginia Gate: OPEN Monday - Sunday, 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Pearl Harbor Gate POV Lane: OPEN Monday - Sunday, 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.; CLOSED on AFDW Family Days and associated holidays.
- Pearl Harbor Gate Commercial Lane: OPEN Monday - Sunday, 5:00 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Pedestrian Gate: OPEN Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- North Gate Outbound: CLOSED
JBA is currently under HPCON Alpha. For more information on facilities and services, please visit the Base Services Activity Status page.

All JBA personnel and patrons will comply with CDC and installation guidance: Face masks are required while indoors on Joint Base Andrews at all Medical Group Facilities, Child Development Centers, and if you have symptoms/exposure or a positive COVID-19 test, regardless of vaccination status.

The COVID-19 vaccine is available to all beneficiaries. For additional information, location, and hours of operation please call the COVID-19 vaccine information line at 240-612-4866 or visit https://andrews.tricare.mil and click the blue banner.

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https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/current-status/

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Local Media

Television: WJLA (ABC), WTTG (FOX), WRC (NBC)
Radio: 107.7 FM, 1500 AM, 820 AM, 630 AM

Base Operator: 301-981-1110

Click here for frequently called numbers.

316th Wing Public Affairs does not act as an operator service and does not have the capability to redirect incoming calls to other offices.

Studio Photography: The 316th Wing Public Affairs Office offers services to all members stationed on Joint Base Andrews. Military members stationed outside Joint Base Andrews should contact their respective Public Affairs office to schedule a studio appointment.

Pentagon PA Studio: (703) 695-2603
JBAB PA: (202) 284-3224

We provide limited support for official Visa/Passports, ISOPREP, Official Air Force Biography, Full Length, and Special Duty Assignment packages every Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment ONLY, effective Jan. 5, 2022. Appointments are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Appointments MUST be made online by clicking:

Please call (240) 612-4430 or e-mail 316WG.PA.COMMANDINFORMATION@us.af.mil for any questions.

The PA studio is located in the William A. Jones III Building 1500 West Perimeter Road, Suite 2330, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762.

Please bring your own colored collared shirts. NO WHITE COLLARED SHIRTS! If you are getting both Visa and Passport photos, you will need two different colored shirts.

If you need to reach the Public Affairs office regarding issues of public importance or concern, please call:

Public Affairs Inquiries 240-988-9234

Common links

Base Tour Program
Marquee Request Form
Photo/Video Request Form
Hometown News Release
Noise Complaints and Citizen Concerns Form
PAR Program EIS