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 15:36:20 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/1104669/yoga-instructor-stretches-jba-members-resiliency/ A soothing voice leads a group of yogis through various stretches within a cool, eucalyptus-scented<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Mar/10/2001710027/300/300/0/170309-F-AG923-0096.JPG' alt='Le Nguyen, West Fitness Center yoga instructor, holds her hands together during her yoga class at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 9, 2017. Nguyen has been volunteering at JBA as a yoga instructor since October 2015 and has been practicing yoga for eight years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)' /> <br /> Fri, 10 Mar 2017 20:55:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1104669/yoga-instructor-stretches-jba-members-resiliency/ Joint Base Andrews Health & Fitness Feature https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1033650/caretakers-of-andrews-furry-warriors/ A small town girl from Fremont, Ohio, had the dream of working in veterinary medicine. Little did<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Dec/21/2001681912/300/300/0/161220-F-AG923-0005.JPG' alt='U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Valerie Garvin, Public Health Command District animal care specialist, budgets the Veterinary Treatment Facility income at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2016. As an animal care specialist, she manages and files everything in the facility including budgets, medications and patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)' /> <br /> Thu, 22 Dec 2016 12:30:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1033650/caretakers-of-andrews-furry-warriors/ Joint Base Andrews Health & Fitness Feature https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/963204/be-wise-immunize/ Installation leadership received their immunization to kick-off the flu shot drive on Joint Base<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Oct/04/2001643925/300/300/0/161003-F-AG923-0013.JPG' alt='A participant in the Flu Shot Kick-Off gets vaccinated for the influenza virus on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 3, 2016. A base-wide vaccination drive for retirees, active duty and dependents is scheduled for Oct. 17-18 from 8 a.m. to 4p.m. at the installation theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)' /> <br /> Tue, 04 Oct 2016 19:40:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/963204/be-wise-immunize/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 79th Medical Wing Health & Fitness 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/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/772443/malcolm-grow-medical-clinics-and-surgery-center-wingman-day-closure-nov-5/ Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 5 for Wingman<br/> Tue, 03 Nov 2015 15:49:12 GMT Kathleen Canfield https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772443/malcolm-grow-medical-clinics-and-surgery-center-wingman-day-closure-nov-5/ Joint Base Andrews 79th Medical Wing Health & Fitness https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772448/jba-airmen-hit-the-streets-for-cfc-fun-run/ Joint Base Andrews members and families participate in the 5K Fun Run "Stampede" at Joint Base<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Oct/09/2001301211/300/300/0/150917-F-LD992-002.JPG' alt='Airmen participate in the 5K Fun Run &quot;Stampede&quot; at Joint Base Andrews on 9 October 2015. The 5K kicked off the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign. The run raised awareness for the giving campaign through which Airmen can donate to their favorite charities until 15 December 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/James E. Lotz)' /> <br /> Wed, 14 Oct 2015 18:16:25 GMT James E. Lotz https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772448/jba-airmen-hit-the-streets-for-cfc-fun-run/ Joint Base Andrews Health & Fitness https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772449/breast-cancer-awareness-month-speakers-forum-planned-for-oct-16/ Breast cancer awareness month is celebrated every October to raise awareness through the use of<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/May/20/2000848748/300/300/0/140512-F-BJ706-414.JPG' alt='(Left to right) Renetta Cowan, Senior Master Sgt. Demetrica Jefferis and Lisa Harrison discuss their plans for a Breast Cancer Support Group at the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2014. Ladies will host the first group meeting in the 4th floor conference room at MGMCSC May 21 from 10-11 a.m. Jefferis, a breast cancer survivor, is the Air Force Element superintendent. Cowan and Harrison are both 779th Medical Group social workers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)' /> <br /> Tue, 13 Oct 2015 19:08:17 GMT Geraldine Thompson https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772449/breast-cancer-awareness-month-speakers-forum-planned-for-oct-16/ 316th Wing 79th Medical Wing Education Health & Fitness https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772456/andrews-pediatrics-keeps-kids-healthy-happy/ The 779th Medical Operations Squadron pediatrics team provides timely, quality care to<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Sep/30/2001303394/300/300/0/150924-F-XT094-006.JPG' alt='Katrina Barnes M.D., 779th Medical Operations Squadron, and Senior Airman Nancy Morency, 779th MDOS aerospace medical technician, examine a patient at the Pediatrics Clinic on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 24, 2015. The pediatrics team provides timely, quality care to beneficiaries’ children. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)' /> <br /> Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:00:44 GMT Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772456/andrews-pediatrics-keeps-kids-healthy-happy/ Joint Base Andrews 79th Medical Wing Health & Fitness Andrews Top Content https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772512/jba-holds-bone-marrow-registration-drive/ Joint Base Andrews is holding a bone marrow registration drive from July 27-31, 2015.Registration<br/> Tue, 14 Jul 2015 16:14:48 GMT Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772512/jba-holds-bone-marrow-registration-drive/ Joint Base Andrews Health & Fitness 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/772538/eye-work-on-eyes/ You slide your chin onto the metal support, your forehead against curved metal, and enter a staring<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Jun/02/2001053732/300/300/0/150602-F-XT094-020.JPG' alt='Olivia Morris, a Flight Medicine nurse, takes a Distance Visual Acuity Test at the Optometry Clinic on Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 6, 2015. The test measures eyesight at various distances. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)' /> <br /> Tue, 02 Jun 2015 20:21:48 GMT Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772538/eye-work-on-eyes/ Joint Base Andrews 79th Medical Wing Health & Fitness Feature https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772624/the-4th-floor/ Stepping out of the cold winter wind, though sliding double doors, into the warm, still air of a<br/> Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:57:06 GMT Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772624/the-4th-floor/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 79th Medical Wing Health & Fitness Commentary Feature https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772634/jba-hosts-2nd-annual-bench-pressdeadlift-meet/ The West Fitness Center hosted the 2nd Annual Bench Press/Deadlift Meet here, Jan. 16, 2015.The<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Jan/26/2001006230/300/300/0/150116-F-BG094-352.JPG' alt='Staff Sgt. April Spilde, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard training instructor, won the female category of the 2nd Annual Bench Press/Deadlift competition on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 16, 2015. She won with a maximum bench press of 160 pounds and maximum deadlift of 315 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry)' /> <br /> Mon, 26 Jan 2015 21:44:50 GMT Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772634/jba-hosts-2nd-annual-bench-pressdeadlift-meet/ Joint Base Andrews Health & Fitness https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772667/airman-inspires-others-through-together-in-pink/ During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, An Andrews Airman shared her personal story about detection,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/May/20/2000848748/300/300/0/140512-F-BJ706-414.JPG' alt='(Left to right) Renetta Cowan, Senior Master Sgt. Demetrica Jefferis and Lisa Harrison discuss their plans for a Breast Cancer Support Group at the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2014. Ladies will host the first group meeting in the 4th floor conference room at MGMCSC May 21 from 10-11 a.m. Jefferis, a breast cancer survivor, is the Air Force Element superintendent. Cowan and Harrison are both 779th Medical Group social workers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tammie Moore)' /> <br /> Fri, 31 Oct 2014 18:09:57 GMT Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772667/airman-inspires-others-through-together-in-pink/ Joint Base Andrews Health & Fitness Andrews Top Content