Andrews Air Force Base News

Celtic Aire brings the excitement to the NTIF

Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:37:00 GMT

After months away from Celtic Aire, the band, made up of members from other U. S. Air Force Band members, was back together and ready to bring the noise with classic Celtic folk songs and covers of modern pop songs to the 38th Annual North Texas Irish Festival, which ran March 6 through 8.

USAF Honor Guard performs at Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Senior Airman Alyssa D. Van Hook — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 15:51:49 GMT

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard participated in the St. Patrick's Day Parade along with other military branches in Savannah, Ga., March 16, 2019.

During Mental Health Awareness Week take time to reduce stress

Kathleen Tyler, 11th Medical Support Squadron — Mon, 14 May 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Mental Health Awareness Week is recognized every year during the second week of May – In 2018 it runs from May 14-20. Have you ever wished you could talk with someone about a concern or issue? Are you feeling stressed? The 11th Medical Group mental health clinic wants to remind everyone that talking with a mental health professional and tackling stress can help prevent anxiety and depression.

Medical Technician Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Misty Furr, 11th Medical Group, aerospace medical technician

Kathleen Tyler, 11th Medical Group — Fri, 11 May 2018 16:00:00 GMT

During National Nurse and Medical Technician Week we spotlight Airman 1st Class Misty Furr. She has been assigned to the family health clinic at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center as a medical technician for almost two years. As a medical technician, Furr helps to prepare exam rooms for patient care and ensures all necessary equipment is available. She assists with screening 12-17 patients a day, takes vital signs and helps with medical procedures. Furr also responds to TRICARE online, telephone and email messages to help resolve patient concerns and educates patients about their medical condition. She helps ensure Airmen are healthy and cleared to deploy and support the Air Force mission.

Medical Technician Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Michelle Badders, 11th Medical Group medical technician

Kathleen Tyler, 11th Medical Group — Thu, 10 May 2018 16:00:00 GMT

During National Nurse and Medical Technician Week we Spotlight Airman 1st Class Michelle Badders, who has worked at the 11th Medical Group for the past 18 months in the Flight Medicine Clinic and Aeromedical Staging Facility. This is her first assignment in the Air Force.

Nurse Spotlight: 1st Lt. Edward Antonio, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Clinic registered nurse

Kathleen Tyler, 11th Medical Group — Wed, 09 May 2018 16:00:00 GMT

During National Nurse and Medical Technician Week we spotlight 1st Lt. Edward Antonio, a member of the 11th Medical Group who has worked as a registered nurse at the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Clinic, for over two years.

Monument dedication honors JBA namesake

Senior Airman Emma James — Wed, 09 May 2018 15:09:00 GMT

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.

Nurse Spotlight: Capt. Mavis Bean, 11th Medical Group critical care nurse

Kathleen Tyler, 11th Medical Group — Tue, 08 May 2018 16:00:00 GMT

During National Nurse and Medical Technician Week we spotlight Capt. Mavis Bean. She is assigned to

Nurse Spotlight: Capt. Maria Mckie, 11th Medical Group, same day surgery nurse manager

Kathleen Tyler — Mon, 07 May 2018 16:00:00 GMT

National Nurse and Medical Technician Week is celebrated each May. During this time we like to take

Military children: strong, resilient, adaptable individuals

Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 14:14:31 GMT

April is designated as the Month of the Military Child and is a time to honor the sacrifices of the more than 1.7 million children of military members serving in the U.S. and overseas.

Take Command: Changes coming to the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program

Defense Health Agency communications division — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 16:30:00 GMT

The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program will end Dec. 31, 2018. Not to worry — Anyone who was in TRDP this year or would have been eligible for the plan will be able to choose a dental plan from among 10 dental carriers in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program.

Ceremonial guardsman showcases AF excellence in hometown

Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 15:19:49 GMT

As Airman 1st Class Liam Cain, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, started marching, cheers erupted from the crowd of parade goers dressed in green. Large groups of attendees lined the city streets as parade performers strode in kilts to Irish themed music while the sounds of bagpipes bounced off the city buildings.

NYC St. Paddy’s Day Parade features USAF Honor Guard

Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 13:49:00 GMT

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard marched in the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17, 2018. The parade was first held in 1762 and each year, more than 150,000 people participate in the parade and nearly 3 million people line the city streets to watch. The Honor Guard was featured in the parade as part of their U.S. northeastern outreach tour.

USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools

Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 18:55:00 GMT

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard performed at Aviation Career & Technical Education High School in Long Island City, N.Y. and at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, N.Y., March 16, 2018. The event was part of the honor guard's U.S. northeastern outreach tour March 16-19.

Air Force Band, renowned pianist jazz it up

Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:15:00 GMT

The U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note performed alongside pianist Kenny Barron during a Jazz Heritage Series performance at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., March 8, 2017. The series began in 1990 and has been broadcast to millions each year through National Public Radio, independent jazz radio stations, satellite radio services and the internet.

Junior officers learn lessons of leadership

Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:43:28 GMT

More than 50 company-grade officers participated in the second annual Company Grade Officer Leadership Summit, hosted by the 11th Wing here, March 1.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: colonoscopy reminder

Capt. Lindsey Dulude, 11th Medical Operations Squadron registered nurse — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:00:00 GMT

The month of March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. CRC is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and third most common cause of cancer death in women and men. Early-onset CRC is on the rise, and about 10 percent of new colon cancer patients are under age 50. Fortunately, CRC is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers.

Max Impact visits Imagine Andrews

Airman Michael S. Murphy — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:47:00 GMT

The U.S. Air Force’s premier rock band, Max Impact, performed for Imagine Andrews students to honor Black History Month on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 15, 2018. The band played songs for the school that highlighted past and present African American musical contributions.

Community gathers for BHM luncheon

Airman Michael S. Murphy — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 22:11:00 GMT

Service members and civilians gathered for the Black History Month luncheon at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 14, 2018. The event featured food, music and art rooted in African American culture.

Dental Assistant Spotlight: A1C Kianna Dhanraj, 11th Medical Group dental assistant

Kathleen Tyler, 11th Medical Group — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:30:00 GMT

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The 11th Medical Group celebrates Dental Assistant Week every year during