https://www.jba.af.mil Andrews Air Force Base News RSS Feed en-us Thu, 12 Dec 2019 15:28:00 GMT Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:34 GMT https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2038468/first-sergeant-overcomes-adversity-retires-with-former-diamond/ As Senior Master Sgt. Steven Bradley speaks during a resiliency lunch at the Club on Joint Base<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Dec/12/2002223738/300/300/0/191010-F-JT831-006.JPG' alt='Bounce back' /> <br /> Thu, 12 Dec 2019 15:28:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2038468/first-sergeant-overcomes-adversity-retires-with-former-diamond/ Feature https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1515961/monument-dedication-honors-jba-namesake/ 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.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/May/09/2001914803/300/300/0/180503-N-RU672-010.JPG' alt='N/A' /> <br /> Wed, 09 May 2018 15:09:00 GMT Senior Airman Emma James https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1515961/monument-dedication-honors-jba-namesake/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 89th Airlift Wing Feature Andrews History https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1180064/af-nurse-receives-bronze-medal/ Sixteen years ago, after making his decision to join the Air Force, Maj. James O’Neill never<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/May/12/2001746396/300/300/0/170503-F-DT527-160.JPG' alt='A 779th Medical Group member is presented with a Bronze Star Medal during a commander&#39;s call at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 3, 2017. The individuals in the group were each presented a medal for their life saving work during a recent deployment. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)' /> <br /> Fri, 12 May 2017 17:23:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1180064/af-nurse-receives-bronze-medal/ Joint Base Andrews 79th Medical Wing Feature https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1165188/usaf-family-light-it-up-blue/ Michael Christi is a three-year-old who loves animals, enjoys playing outside and adores school. He<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Apr/27/2001738975/300/300/0/170426-F-AG923-0001.JPG' alt='The Christi family poses for a photo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 27, 2017. Michael Christi, far right, son of Jeff Christi and Maj. Rebecca Christi, 799th Medical Group pediatrician, has autism spectrum disorder. The Air Force provides Michael with health and educational services, including Exceptional Family Member Program and Extended Care Health Options, which in turn provide therapies such as applied behavior analogy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. April is also Autism Awareness Month, which is meant to increase understanding and acceptance of autism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)' /> <br /> Thu, 27 Apr 2017 19:02:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1165188/usaf-family-light-it-up-blue/ Joint Base Andrews 79th Medical Wing Feature https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1151198/prince-georges-county-jba-support-aircraft-incident/ Prince George’s County personnel and Joint Base Andrews members, came together as the first response<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Apr/14/2001732727/300/300/0/170413-F-AG923-0025.JPG' alt='JBA members discuss future operations in Clinton, Md., April 13, 2017. Many JBA members are out here provideing support becasue of a F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 113th Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md. crashed April 5, 2017 approximately six miles southwest from JBA.' /> <br /> Fri, 14 Apr 2017 13:38:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1151198/prince-georges-county-jba-support-aircraft-incident/ Joint Base Andrews Feature Andrews Top Content 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/1062341/aiding-recovery-through-movement/ “It’s going to hurt, but it’s going to be a good hurt,” said Staff Sgt. Kivynn Pabst. “You’re doing<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Feb/07/2001695609/300/300/0/170202-F-AG923-0035.JPG' alt='Staff Sgt. Kivynn Pabst, left, 779th Medical Group physical medicine technician, performs a stretch with Master Sgt. Christina Chislom, right, Malcolm Grow Medical Center patient, during a physical therapy appointment at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 2, 2017. Pabst gives Chislom treatment based on her unique needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)' /> <br /> Fri, 03 Feb 2017 16:33:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1062341/aiding-recovery-through-movement/ Joint Base Andrews 79th Medical Wing 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/1033970/farewell-to-chief-topa/ Chief Master Sgt. Beth Topa, retired 11th Wing command chief master sergeant, said her farewells at<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Dec/21/2001681772/300/300/0/161220-F-AG923-0002.JPG' alt='Chief Master Sgt. Nathaniel Perry, left, 79th Medical Wing command chief master sergeant, hugs Chief Master Sgt. Beth Topa, right, retired 11th Wing command chief master sergeant, at her retirement ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2016. Topa officially retired on Dec. 9 after serving 24 years in the U.S. Air Force.' /> <br /> Wed, 21 Dec 2016 15:00:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1033970/farewell-to-chief-topa/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing Feature https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772382/mri-below-the-surface/ The 779th Medical Group's Magnetic Resonance Imaging section cares for the estimated 14,000 military<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Mar/18/2001486772/300/300/0/160317-F-HV741-005.jpg' alt='Staff Sgt. Adrian Solorzano, 779th Medical Group Magnetic Resonance Imaging section NCO in-charge, poses for a photo during an MRI scan at Malcolm Grow Medical Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 17, 2016. MRIs help diagnose a variety of disorders that could hinder the patients and ultimately the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier/RELEASED)' /> <br /> Fri, 18 Mar 2016 15:47:29 GMT Senior Airman Ryan J. Sonnier https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772382/mri-below-the-surface/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 79th Medical Wing Feature https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772463/emergency-services-keep-2015-air-show-safe/ The 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show was supported by the 779th Medical Group, the 11th Security<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Sep/19/2001497764/300/300/0/150919-F-LX214-109.jpg' alt='Senior Airman Mika Le Henaff, 779th Medical Group aerospace medical technician, and Staff Sgt. Misty Chaar, 779th Dental Squadron oral surgery technician, discuss medical protocol on the flightline on Join Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 19, 2015. The 779th MDG provided medical support for the 2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)' /> <br /> Sat, 19 Sep 2015 22:01:21 GMT Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772463/emergency-services-keep-2015-air-show-safe/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 79th Medical Wing Feature https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772464/thunderbird-10/ Capt. Angelina Urbina is a U.S. Air Force Thunderbird personnelist, but before her current<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Sep/19/2001497762/300/300/0/150919-F-AA000-001.JPG' alt='Captain Angelina Urbina, Thunderbirds personnelist, poses for a photo. (Courtesy photo)' /> <br /> Sat, 19 Sep 2015 21:58:03 GMT Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772464/thunderbird-10/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing Feature 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/772582/port-dawgs-off-the-chain/ The sun has reached its zenith on a hot spring day. Camouflage trucks back up in-line with the ramp<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Apr/21/2001064050/300/300/0/150415-F-IP635-099.JPG' alt='A C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst loaded with U.S. Army cargo bound for Romania sits on the flightline at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 15, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)' /> <br /> Mon, 20 Apr 2015 17:40:28 GMT Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772582/port-dawgs-off-the-chain/ Joint Base Andrews 89th Airlift Wing 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/772632/no-snow-days/ Snow begins to fall on Joint Base Andrews.Yellow snow plows rumble to life; the sound of massive<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Jan/29/2001017270/300/300/0/150127-F-XT094-014.JPG' alt='A snow removal team from the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron patrols for ice buildup on the Joint Base Andrews flight line, Jan 26, 2015. After snow and ice have been removed, heavy equipment patrols the flight line for newly-formed ice. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens)' /> <br /> Thu, 29 Jan 2015 17:17:54 GMT Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772632/no-snow-days/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing 89th Airlift Wing Feature https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772639/chaplain-assistants-assisting-chaplains/ The Air Force has jobs for everything; from high-profile careers like the fighter pilot to the<br/> Fri, 09 Jan 2015 20:25:05 GMT Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772639/chaplain-assistants-assisting-chaplains/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing Feature https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772696/a-legacy-of-love/ Zachary Fisher, a 16 year old from Brooklyn New York, started his career in construction, not<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Sep/26/2000999194/300/300/0/140926-F-HH943-002.JPG' alt='(U.S. Air Force photo)' /> <br /> Fri, 26 Sep 2014 17:12:59 GMT Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772696/a-legacy-of-love/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing Feature Andrews History https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772697/warrior-of-the-week/ Master Sgt. Jim DeVaughn, USAF Band recording engineer and assistant producer, is the Warrior of the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Sep/25/2000999534/300/300/0/140924-F-HH943-001.JPG' alt='Master Sgt. Jim DeVaughn, USAF Band recording engineer and assistant producer, is the Warrior of the Week for the week of Sept 24, 2014 at Joint Base Andrews. DeVaughn is responsible for recording, editing and mixing live and studio performances of USAF Band musical flights. Devaughn was recently recognized for his audio mix of “America’s Veterans: A Musical Tribute” with a Regional Emmy.' /> <br /> Thu, 25 Sep 2014 17:28:23 GMT Airman 1st Class J.D. Maidens https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772697/warrior-of-the-week/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing Warrior of the Week Feature https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772760/airmen-take-students-under-their-wings/ Joint Base Andrews Airmen mentors and parents of the fifth-grade graduating class of Francis T.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jun/19/2000838903/300/300/0/140612-F-GV051-008.JPG' alt='From left to right: Tamika Gaskins, Tech. Sgt. Sheliah McDaniel, Anaya Jackson, 11, Ernest Gaskins and Israel Gaskins, 7, pose for a photo at the Francis T. Evans Elementary School fifth-grade class graduation, Clinton, Md., June 12. The two fifth- grade classes also completed an eight-month mentorship program in which Joint Base Andrews Airmen served as mentors to the students through the Area Coalitions for Education-Excellence program that connects government, military, private sector and community volunteers with public schools. (U.S. Air Force photo/Aimee Fujikawa)' /> <br /> Thu, 19 Jun 2014 12:38:12 GMT Aimee Fujikawa https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772760/airmen-take-students-under-their-wings/ Joint Base Andrews 316th Wing Education Feature Andrews Top Content