Andrews Air Force Base News

POTUS gives farewell speech at JBA

Airman 1st Class Essence Myricks — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:31:00 GMT

President Donald J. Trump and his family arrive at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for Trump's farewell ceremony, Jan. 20, 2021.

Annual Department of Defense housing satisfaction survey running through Feb. 5

316th Wing Public Affairs Office — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 21:42:07 GMT

The Department of the Air Force is asking residents of privatized and government-owned housing to weigh in with their personal experiences and opinions via the DOD Tenant Satisfaction Survey.

New Year's Message from Joint Base Andrews Installation Commander

Col. Tyler Schaff — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:56:16 GMT

It is truly a privilege to serve beside you as we execute our critical missions across Joint Base Andrews and throughout the entire National Capitol Region.

COVID-19 survivor continues recovering, recommends vaccinations

316th Wing Public Affairs — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:04:00 GMT

Six months ago this week, he began experiencing severe shortness of breath.

JBA first responders are base’s first recipients of historic COVID-19 vaccine

316th Wing Public Affairs Office — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:09:00 GMT

Members from the 316th Medical Group administered the new Moderna COVID-19 vaccine here, Dec. 30, 2020.

316th MDG learns about casualty care for military working dogs

Airman 1st Class Bridgitte Taylor — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 04:56:00 GMT

Members from the 316th Medical Group participated in an annual Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course, a training course for teaching medical professionals how to aid wounded MWDs in deployed conditions, at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 12, 2020. Intended for service members from all military branches, the course aims to share knowledge about how to quickly aid MWDs during emergency situations in deployed environments.

Col. Schaff and CMSgt. Ross wish the JBA community a happy holiday season

316th Wing Public Affairs Office — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 21:11:00 GMT

Col. Tyler Schaff, JBA and 316th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ezekiel Ross, command chief, have a holiday message for the Joint Base Andrews community:

316th Operations Group hosts immersion tour for CMSAF Bass

Senior Airman Kaylea Berry — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:22:00 GMT

The 316th Operations Group hosted an immersion tour for Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, at the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Nov. 23, 2020. The tour included briefs about the organizations, missions, and responsibilities of the 1st Helicopter Squadron, 316th Operations Support Squadron, and the 316th OG.

JBA hosts multiagency forensic training

Senior Airman Kaylea Berry — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 21:36:22 GMT

The 2nd Field Investigative Squadron, 7th Field Investigative Squadron, 316th Wing Security Forces Group and Judge Advocates from the 316th Wing Legal Office participated in a two-day multiagency forensic and witness testimony training at Joint Base Andrews on Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, 2020.

A word from the CC about COVID-19 and the holiday season

Col. Tyler Schaff — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 17:20:00 GMT

A WORD FROM THE CC | Hello Griffins and valued mission partners! As the holiday season approaches I am excited, not only for myself, but for our entire community to be able to spend valuable time with family, friends and loved ones. I hope each Joint Base Andrews member takes the time to reflect and be thankful for what is most important to them.

SparkX Cell open house showcases cutting-edge technology

Airman 1st Class Brandt Self — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 21:59:00 GMT

The SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., works with Tesseract, an Air Force maintenance-run program, to develop life-like 3-D models such as this vertebrae part to help medical students in the Air Force train for procedures and understand the human body. The SparkX Cell Center’s Phase Two Open House on Nov. 13, 2020, was intended to showcase the newly added equipment and their capabilities, build networks with different teams and businesses across the National Capital Region, and promote a growth mindset.

Woman Warrior: Battling breast cancer in the military

Airman 1st Class Bridgitte Taylor — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:40:12 GMT

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, however, for U.S. Air Force Maj. Jessica Brooks, breast cancer awareness is important every day of every year. Sharing prevention methods, information, and stories about breast cancer is something she’ll do at any given opportunity.

Military and Family Support Center hosts base tour for new JBA military spouses

Airman 1st Class Bridgitte Taylor — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 18:54:00 GMT

Joint Base Andrews Military and Family Support Center hosted their first "Windshield Tour", a quarterly event that escorts military spouses by bus to significant historical attractions on JBA, Oct. 23, 2020. The event was created this year, exclusively for JBA’s new military spouses, to help familiarize them with the base, to share JBA’s historical role and to promote the Military and Family Support Center.

"No Heat, No Cool" Fall 2020

316th Civil Engineer Squadron — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:36:46 GMT

The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) will initiate an installation-wide "No Heat/No Cool" (NHNC) period to enable the switching of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units from cooling to heating mode.

JBA mental health clinic treats pandemic-related emotional pain

Senior Airman Xiomara M. Martinez — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:07:17 GMT

From one-on-one psychological therapy to psych testing to couples counseling, the Joint Base Andrews

JBA offers helpful voting tips for service members

Erika Patterson — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:40:38 GMT

It’s election season and the Joint Base Andrews Military & Family Support Center’s voter assistance office is here to help. Erika Patterson, installation voting assistance officer, has answers to some common voting questions.

Staff sergeant selects announced

316th Wing Public Affairs — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:37:00 GMT

Air Force officials released the names of senior Airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant Sept. 24, including 177 Airmen here.

316th CES receives new commander

Senior Airman Xiomara M. Martinez — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 18:43:00 GMT

Lt. Col. Ross Dotzlaf became the commander of the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2020.

316th Wing celebrates 73rd AF birthday, reflects on history

Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:54:22 GMT

The 316th Wing held a reveille and cake-cutting ceremony in recognition of the 73rd Air Force birthday here, Sept. 18.

JBA remembers 9/11 with ceremony

Airman 1st Class Bridgitte Taylor — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 23:44:17 GMT

Joint Base Andrews hosted a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Heritage Park here to honor the victims and first responders of the terrorist attacks on America 19 years ago today.