Andrews Air Force Base News https://www.jba.af.mil Andrews Air Force Base News RSS Feed en-us Mon, 26 Aug 2019 17:11:00 GMT Sun, 24 Jan 2021 01:31:49 GMT 11th MDG closures https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1943851/11th-mdg-closures/ In an effort to focus on resilience issues and explore viable solutions, the 11th Medical Group will provide limited services at times during the month of September. <br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Aug/26/2002175323/82/55/0/190826-F-ZZ000-001.JPG' alt='11 MDG Closures' /> <br /> Mon, 26 Aug 2019 17:11:00 GMT DoD News https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1943851/11th-mdg-closures/ 79th Medical Wing Active-duty only clinical teams in Family Health clinics https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1885570/active-duty-only-clinical-teams-in-family-health-clinics/ The entire Air Force Medical Service, including the 11th Medical Group, is in the midst of a significant change – change that is expected to enhance many of the services patients receive from medics.<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Jun/24/2002149333/82/55/0/190624-F-LS872-1002.JPG' alt='Active-duty only clinical teams in Family Health clinics' /> <br /> Mon, 24 Jun 2019 19:33:00 GMT DoD News https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1885570/active-duty-only-clinical-teams-in-family-health-clinics/ 79th Medical Wing Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Readiness Training Day https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1864893/malcolm-grow-medical-clinics-and-surgery-center-readiness-training-day/ Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will have limited routine care available until 12:00 p.m., on Jun 13, due to monthly readiness training.<br /> Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:16:50 GMT DoD News https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1864893/malcolm-grow-medical-clinics-and-surgery-center-readiness-training-day/ 79th Medical Wing Network outages at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1858940/network-outages-at-malcolm-grow-medical-clinics-and-surgery-center/ Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center is currently experiencing network outages that are affecting telephone and computer systems and may prevent patients from contacting a specific office.<br /> Tue, 28 May 2019 19:12:27 GMT DoD News https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1858940/network-outages-at-malcolm-grow-medical-clinics-and-surgery-center/ 79th Medical Wing Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Memorial Day holiday hours https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1853599/malcolm-grow-medical-clinics-and-surgery-center-memorial-day-holiday-hours/ Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center services will have limited hours on Fri, May 24, 2019 for a Family Day.<br /> Tue, 21 May 2019 14:56:00 GMT DoD News https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1853599/malcolm-grow-medical-clinics-and-surgery-center-memorial-day-holiday-hours/ 79th Medical Wing Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics, Surgery Center to participate in 11 WG exercise https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1804113/malcolm-grow-medical-clinics-surgery-center-to-participate-in-11-wg-exercise/ Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be participating in a 11th Wing readiness exercise here on 11 Apr 19. <br /> Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:32:32 GMT 11th Wing Public Affairs https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1804113/malcolm-grow-medical-clinics-surgery-center-to-participate-in-11-wg-exercise/ 79th Medical Wing Take command: Urgent care now easier to access https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1422847/take-command-urgent-care-now-easier-to-access/ As of Jan. 1, 2018, most TRICARE Prime enrollees no longer need a referral for urgent care visits and point-of-service charges no longer apply for urgent care claims. This change replaces the previous policy, which waived referrals for the first two urgent care visits per year. <br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Jan/24/2001869097/82/55/0/180124-F-FT687-002.PNG' alt='TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season are underway. You now have until Dec. 10, 2018 to enroll in a new plan or change your enrollment between plans. The choice you make will take effect Jan. 1, 2019 and will remain in effect through all of 2019. (TRICARE Communications graphic)' /> <br /> Mon, 01 Jan 2018 18:05:00 GMT DoD News https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1422847/take-command-urgent-care-now-easier-to-access/ 79th Medical Wing 11th Medical Group America’s Airmen welcomes AFDW commander https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1347509/americas-airmen-welcomes-afdw-commander/ 1st Lt. Patrick Noyes, left, 11th Force Support Squadron sustainment flight chief, pulls Maj. Gen.<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Oct/19/2001829609/82/55/0/171012-F-AG923-0001.JPG' alt='Buddy exercises' /> <br /> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 13:34:15 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1347509/americas-airmen-welcomes-afdw-commander/ Joint Base Andrews 11th Wing 79th Medical Wing Andrews Top Content Unveiling of Maj. Gen. Allen's portrait https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1207302/unveiling-of-maj-gen-allens-portrait/ On Friday June 2, Major General Roosevelt Allen, Jr. attended an unveiling of his portrait that will hang in the executive hallway of the 79th Medical Wing on Joint Base Andrews.<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Jun/05/2001757268/82/55/0/170523-F-DT527-073.JPG' alt='Maj. Gen. Roosevelt Allen Jr. unveils his portrait as former 79th Medical Wing Commander on Joint Base Andrews June 2, 2017. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)(Released) ' /> <br /> Mon, 05 Jun 2017 17:24:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Sherella Walker, 79th Medical Wing Historian https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1207302/unveiling-of-maj-gen-allens-portrait/ 79th Medical Wing AF Nurse receives bronze medal 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/12/2001746396/82/55/0/170503-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 USAF family light it up blue 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/27/2001738975/82/55/0/170426-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 From Recruited to Recruiter https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1159435/from-recruited-to-recruiter/ Kaitlynne Anzur was a small town girl with a decent career, but her bigger dreams lead her to her<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Apr/21/2001736381/82/55/0/170420-F-HH943-0293.JPG' alt='Staff Sgt. Kaitlynne Anzur, 779th Medical Group dental assistant, sits for a photo in the dental clinic at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 20, 2017. Anzur has been a dental assistant for approximately four years and will soon cross train to become an Air Force recruiter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)' /> <br /> Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:48:00 GMT Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1159435/from-recruited-to-recruiter/ 11th Wing 79th Medical Wing Andrews celebrates BHM with award-winning film https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1096924/andrews-celebrates-bhm-with-award-winning-film/ Base members attended a showing of the movie "Hidden Figures" in celebration of Black History Month<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Feb/28/2001704673/82/55/0/170224-F-AG923-0015.JPG' alt='Tech. Sgt. Linwood Cypress, 779th Medical Group resource management NCO in charge, grabs a soda before watching the movie “Hidden Figures” at the base theater at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 24, 2017. This was an opportunity for base members to watch a free film celebrating Black History Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)' /> <br /> Tue, 28 Feb 2017 14:22:55 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1096924/andrews-celebrates-bhm-with-award-winning-film/ Joint Base Andrews 79th Medical Wing Maj. Gen. Allen gives speech about BHM https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1080093/maj-gen-allen-gives-speech-about-bhm/ Maj. Gen. Roosevelt Allen, Headquarters U.S. Air Force director of the medical operations and<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Feb/15/2001700103/82/55/0/170210-F-AG923-0028.JPG' alt='Maj. Gen Roosevelt Allen, Office of the Surgeon General medical operations, research director and chief of the dental corps, speaks in honor of Black History Month at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 10, 2017. In addition to the speech, the base is scheduled to view a free movie of “Hidden Figures” at the base theater, Feb. 24, 2017 at 2 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)' /> <br /> Wed, 15 Feb 2017 20:45:32 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1080093/maj-gen-allen-gives-speech-about-bhm/ Joint Base Andrews 79th Medical Wing Presidents’ Day holiday closure – Feb. 20 https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1083989/presidents-day-holiday-closure-feb-20/ Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed for observance of Presidents’ Day on<br /> Wed, 15 Feb 2017 15:12:17 GMT Kathleen Tyler, 779th Medical Support Squadron https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1083989/presidents-day-holiday-closure-feb-20/ Joint Base Andrews 79th Medical Wing JBA supports National Children's Dental Health Month https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1077441/jba-supports-national-childrens-dental-health-month/ <br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Feb/09/2001696909/82/55/0/170203-F-WH816-0018.JPG' alt='Members of the 779th Dental Squadron show examples of healthy foods to children at the Child Development Center at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 3, 2017. As part of National Children&#39;s Dental Health Month, 779th DS Airmen spoke with children about brushing, flossing and eating healthy snacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)' /> <br /> Thu, 09 Feb 2017 13:12:40 GMT Senior Airman Delano Scott https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1077441/jba-supports-national-childrens-dental-health-month/ Joint Base Andrews 79th Medical Wing Aiding Recovery through Movement 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/07/2001695609/82/55/0/170202-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 779 MDG, 811 SFS donates gifts to Angel Tree https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1024812/779-mdg-811-sfs-donates-gifts-to-angel-tree/ Members of the 811th Security Forces Squadron and 779th Medical Group help organize gift drive for<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Dec/09/2001677202/82/55/0/161208-F-AG923-0006.JPG' alt='Gifts await donation to the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 9, 2016. The 779th Medical Group and 811th Security Forces Squadron organized two hundred and fifty toys for donation to the program, which gathers holiday presents for children of the less fortunate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)' /> <br /> Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:33:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1024812/779-mdg-811-sfs-donates-gifts-to-angel-tree/ Joint Base Andrews 79th Medical Wing Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Readiness Training Day closure – Dec. 8 https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1020411/malcolm-grow-medical-clinics-and-surgery-center-readiness-training-day-closure/ Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center (MGMCSC) will be closed for a Training Day on<br /> Fri, 02 Dec 2016 20:11:00 GMT By Kathleen Canfield, 779th Medical Support Squadron https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1020411/malcolm-grow-medical-clinics-and-surgery-center-readiness-training-day-closure/ 79th Medical Wing Be wise, immunize 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/04/2001643925/82/55/0/161003-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 11th Wing 79th Medical Wing Health & Fitness