https://www.jba.af.mil Andrews Air Force Base News RSS Feed en-us Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:56:54 GMT Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:54:33 GMT https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1378287/ready-aim-shoot/ Arrows lay in a pile during an Air Force Wounded Warrior CARE archery training session at Joint Base<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Nov/21/2001846937/300/300/0/171113-F-AG923-0001.JPG' alt='Archery' /> <br /> Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:56:54 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1378287/ready-aim-shoot/ Joint Base Andrews Warrior of the Week Sports Health & Fitness https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1375979/warrior-care-week-shows-strength-through-teamwork/ Team Andrews partnered with the U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program for the North East Warrior CARE Event, held at Joint Base Andrews and Oxon Hill, Maryland, Nov. 13 through 17.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Nov/17/2001845703/300/300/0/171114-F-EC031-0144.JPG' alt='Warrior play sitting volleyball' /> <br /> Fri, 17 Nov 2017 21:24:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1375979/warrior-care-week-shows-strength-through-teamwork/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 89th Airlift Wing Sports Health & Fitness 316th Medical Group https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1365057/wounded-warrior-care-event-coming-to-jba/ The U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, in coordination with the 11th Wing, is scheduled to host the Wounded Warrior Northeast CARE Event at Joint Base Andrews, Nov. 13 to 17.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Nov/07/2001839471/300/300/0/171106-F-F3202-0003.JPG' alt='Key events poster' /> <br /> Tue, 07 Nov 2017 19:47:15 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1365057/wounded-warrior-care-event-coming-to-jba/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing Sports Health & Fitness https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1348216/airmen-team-up-during-2017-dorm-olympics/  JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – More than 100 Airmen from JBA participated in the first ever Dorm<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Oct/19/2001829832/300/300/0/171013-F-PS661-0583.JPG' alt='Airmen play volleyball' /> <br /> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:05:41 GMT Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1348216/airmen-team-up-during-2017-dorm-olympics/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 89th Airlift Wing Sports Health & Fitness 316th Medical Group https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1277888/sunshine-swim-and-safety-with-jba-youth/ Swimming is enjoyed by many children during hot summer days. For parents, water safety is<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Aug/14/2001792527/300/300/0/170808-F-PS661-0003.JPG' alt='Maj. Jennifer Stewart, 11th Force Support Squadron operations officer, speaks to swim safety camp attendees.' /> <br /> Mon, 14 Aug 2017 20:12:57 GMT Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1277888/sunshine-swim-and-safety-with-jba-youth/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 89th Airlift Wing Naval Air Facility Washington Sports Education Health & Fitness https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1131083/jba-raises-sexual-assault-awareness-prevention/ Base leaders and community members gathered for the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Apr/17/2001733617/300/300/0/170406-N-HN353-036.JPG' alt='Base leadership pose for a photograph at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 6, 2017. Leadership gathered to sign a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 2017 proclamation that kicked off the month’s various events. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ernesto Hernandez Fonte)' /> <br /> Mon, 17 Apr 2017 19:14:41 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1131083/jba-raises-sexual-assault-awareness-prevention/ Joint Base Andrews Sports Education https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/960316/11-ces-and-11-sfg-conclude-npm-with-5k/ The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted a National Preparedness Month 5k at the West Fitness Center<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Sep/30/2001642562/300/300/0/160930-F-AG923-0011.JPG' alt='Lt. Col. Lisa Mabbutt, 11th Civil Engineering Squadron commander, talks to participants involved in the National Preparedness Month 5K at the West Fitness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 30, 2016. NPM provides a chance for emergency responders to reach out to the community and inform them of actions to take for situations such as a natural disaster, active shooter or terrorist attack. More than 50 JBA members attended the run, which was hosted by 11 CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)' /> <br /> Fri, 30 Sep 2016 18:29:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/960316/11-ces-and-11-sfg-conclude-npm-with-5k/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing Sports Health & Fitness https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/878838/par-for-the-courses/ Located on Joint Base Andrews, home of Air Force One, sits The Courses, an 11th Force Support<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Jul/28/2001586412/300/300/0/160724-F-BG094-063.JPG' alt='Staff Sgt. William Parks, 811th Security Forces Squadron protective services team leader, plays golf at The Courses on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 23, 2016. 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)' /> <br /> Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:50:00 GMT Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/878838/par-for-the-courses/ Joint Base Andrews Sports https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/860999/jbas-night-at-the-ballpark/ Airmen from Joint Base Andrews, Md., took part in the sixth Bowie Baysox JBA Military Appreciation<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Jul/20/2001578816/300/300/0/160715-F-IP635-041.JPG' alt='Chief Master Sgt. Beth Topa, 11th Wing command chief, throws out the first pitch for a Bowie Baysox game in Bowie, Md., July 15, 2016. The ceremonial throwing of the first pitch was part of the sixth Joint Base Andrews Military Appreciation Night that the Baysox holds to recognize JBA members for their dedication and military support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)' /> <br /> Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:09:56 GMT Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/860999/jbas-night-at-the-ballpark/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing Sports https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/845140/andrews-youth-learn-from-the-pros/ Washington Nationals players visited Joint Base Andrews baseball fields for the Major League<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Jun/30/2001564434/300/300/0/160628-F-BG094-048.JPG' alt='Sammy Solis, Washington Nationals pitcher, coaches children of military personnel at the Major League Baseball Players Trust City Clinic’s youth baseball clinic on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 28, 2016. The Players Trust, DC Grays, a Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League team, and USO Metro coordinated this event. More than 100 children attended the clinic, receiving coaching from collegiate and professional baseball players, as well as free baseballs, gloves, T-shirts and autograph cards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry)' /> <br /> Thu, 30 Jun 2016 20:09:38 GMT Senior Airman Joshua R. M. Dewberry https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/845140/andrews-youth-learn-from-the-pros/ Joint Base Andrews Sports https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772399/februarys-heart-awareness-month/ February is Heart Awareness month - a time to draw attention to the prevention of heart disease and<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Feb/18/2001348323/300/300/0/160203-F-KNO12-001.jpg' alt='February is American Heart Awareness month, which brings awareness to the prevention of heart disease and promote activities designed to combat it. Greg Williams, a U.S. Army veteran and certified personal fitness trainer, teaches a kickboxing class to members from the 779th MDG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Makeda Knott/released) ' /> <br /> Wed, 17 Feb 2016 19:16:15 GMT Christine Cunningham https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772399/februarys-heart-awareness-month/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 79th Medical Wing Sports Health & Fitness https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772428/capitals-visit-jba/ The Washington Capitals players and coaches visited Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Dec. 1, 2015.The<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Dec/04/2001497358/300/300/0/151201-F-IP635-078.jpg' alt='U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members perform for Washington Capitals players during their visit to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 1, 2015. The Drill Team is the traveling component of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard whose mission is to promote the Air Force by showcasing drill performances to recruit, retain, and inspire Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/released)' /> <br /> Thu, 03 Dec 2015 21:53:15 GMT Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772428/capitals-visit-jba/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing Sports https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772432/wounded-warriors-care-week/ More than 75 wounded, ill or injured service members from different branches of the military came to<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Nov/20/2001497356/300/300/0/151117-F-BP133-153.JPG' alt='Retired Staff Sgt. Garrett Pope uses a bite tab to pull back the string of a bow as he prepares to fire during the Northeast Region Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17. The event is in conjunction with Warrior Care Month, a month dedicated to honoring the courage, resilience and accomplishments of wounded, ill and injured service members, their families and their caregivers. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Brian Ferguson)' /> <br /> Fri, 20 Nov 2015 19:19:10 GMT Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772432/wounded-warriors-care-week/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing Sports https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772440/wizards-salute-military/ The Washington Wizards basketball team invited military members to their Salute to the Stars event<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Nov/10/2001503239/300/300/0/151109-F-IP635-007.jpg' alt='Master Sgt. Tonya Barrow, Air Force District of Washington lessons learned analysis member, takes a photo of Washington Wizards basketball players during the teams Salute to the Stars event at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 2015. Salute to the Stars is an annual event held by the Wizards as part of the National Basketball Association’s Hoops for Troops week to honor the United States military the week leading up to Veterans Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/Released)' /> <br /> Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:46:33 GMT Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772440/wizards-salute-military/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 79th Medical Wing Sports https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772498/11-sfs-wins-golf-championship/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Aug/06/2001282661/300/300/0/150804-F-XT094-001.JPG' alt='Tech. Sgt. Ryan Wenger, 811th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, putts at the The Courses at Andrews’ 18th hole, Aug. 4, 2015, during the Joint Base Andrews intramural golf championship. 11th Security Forces Squadron beat the 201st Air National Guard Air Lift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)' /> <br /> Thu, 06 Aug 2015 13:36:48 GMT Pentagon News https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772498/11-sfs-wins-golf-championship/ Joint Base Andrews Sports https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772519/rob-gronkowski-football-camp-a-touchdown-with-youth-at-jba/ Nearly 100 military children from the National Capital Region participated in a two-day Rob<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Jul/02/2001260971/300/300/0/150702-F-CX842-542.JPG' alt='Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots tight end, high-fives his team during a football camp on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 2, 2015. Gronkowski, a three time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl XLIX champion, coached approximately 100 military children during the two-day camp. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)' /> <br /> Thu, 02 Jul 2015 20:30:02 GMT Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772519/rob-gronkowski-football-camp-a-touchdown-with-youth-at-jba/ Joint Base Andrews Sports Health & Fitness Andrews Top Content https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772576/joint-base-andrews-runs-the-distance/ Approximately 150 runners participated in the third annual Joint Base Andrews Half Marathon, April<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Apr/21/2001063991/300/300/0/150420-F-HH943-001.JPG' alt='Runners begin the Joint Base Andrews Half-Marathon, April 18, 2015, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. This was the third annual half-marathon held at JBA and the race had approximately 150 participants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)' /> <br /> Tue, 21 Apr 2015 14:35:21 GMT Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772576/joint-base-andrews-runs-the-distance/ 316th Wing Sports https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772660/wounded-warrior-sports-program-brings-life-back-to-wounded-vets/ Approximately 35 wounded warriors gathered at Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center, Nov. 13-16, to<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Nov/14/2000986730/300/300/0/141113-F-JM007-001.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Wounded Warriors gather at Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center Nov. 13-16, to participate in the Air Force Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Program. Approximately 35 wounded warriors participated in activities including volleyball, basketball, golf, rowing, archery, and music therapy. The program creates a different perspective on how the Airmen view their injuries and helps restore confidence in their abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrod Maidens/Released)' /> <br /> Fri, 14 Nov 2014 21:30:50 GMT Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772660/wounded-warrior-sports-program-brings-life-back-to-wounded-vets/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing Sports https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772694/t3-serves-up-jba-event/ Joint Base Andrews service members and their families sharpened their tennis skills at the Thanking<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Sep/30/2000998071/300/300/0/140911-F-JM007-222.JPG' alt='Thanking the Troops through Tennis attendees practice their forehand at the West Fitness Center, Sept. 30, 2014. The clinic taught tennis fundamentals to Joint Base Andrews families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens/ released)' /> <br /> Tue, 30 Sep 2014 20:15:00 GMT Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772694/t3-serves-up-jba-event/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing Sports https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772718/redskins-salute-jba/ The Washington Redskins football team practiced and signed autographs at Joint Base Andrews on<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Aug/25/2000932390/300/300/0/140822-F-CX842-040.JPG' alt='Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III takes selfies with fans after a walk-through practice at Joint Base Andrews August 22,2014. The team conducted the practice and signed autographs for military members and their families here as part of their Redskins Salute effort. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Cloys)' /> <br /> Mon, 25 Aug 2014 20:39:56 GMT A1C J.D. Maidens https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772718/redskins-salute-jba/ Joint Base Andrews Sports