Andrews Air Force Base News https://www.jba.af.mil Andrews Air Force Base News RSS Feed en-us Tue, 20 Mar 2018 18:55:00 GMT Sun, 24 Jan 2021 01:31:57 GMT USAF Honor Guard visits New York high schools https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1471023/usaf-honor-guard-visits-new-york-high-schools/ The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard performed at Aviation Career & Technical Education High School in Long Island City, N.Y. and at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, N.Y., March 16, 2018. The event was part of the honor guard's U.S. northeastern outreach tour March 16-19.<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Mar/20/2001892404/82/55/0/180316-F-AG923-1007.JPG' alt='Attaching bayonet' /> <br /> Tue, 20 Mar 2018 18:55:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1471023/usaf-honor-guard-visits-new-york-high-schools/ Joint Base Andrews 11th Wing Education Junior officers learn lessons of leadership https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1463630/junior-officers-learn-lessons-of-leadership/ More than 50 company-grade officers participated in the second annual Company Grade Officer Leadership Summit, hosted by the 11th Wing here, March 1.<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Mar/12/2001888623/82/55/0/180301-F-AG923-0025.JPG' alt='Lt. Col. Conmy talks to CGOs' /> <br /> Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:43:28 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Viglianco https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1463630/junior-officers-learn-lessons-of-leadership/ Joint Base Andrews 11th Wing Education CAG, Imagine Andrews host anti-bullying march https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1415188/cag-imagine-andrews-host-anti-bullying-march/ JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Students from Imagine Andrews Public Charter School and local community<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Jan/12/2001865473/82/55/0/180112-F-PS661-2113.JPG' alt='Col. Teichert Speaks' /> <br /> Fri, 12 Jan 2018 21:06:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1415188/cag-imagine-andrews-host-anti-bullying-march/ Joint Base Andrews 11th Wing Naval Air Facility Washington Education Commanders’ spouses learn about JBA military children educational options https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1359230/commanders-spouses-learn-about-jba-military-children-educational-options/ As part of Maj. Gen. James A. Jacobson’s tour of Joint Base Andrews and its partners, his wife, Nancy Jacobson, along with Melonie Teichert, spouse of 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews Commander Col. E. John Teichert, visited JBA feeder school Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Upper Marlboro and Imagine Andrews Public Charter School here earlier this month.<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Oct/31/2001836272/82/55/0/171013-F-AG923-0001.JPG' alt='Principal talking to Mrs. Jacobson' /> <br /> Tue, 31 Oct 2017 20:36:35 GMT 11th Wing Public Affairs https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1359230/commanders-spouses-learn-about-jba-military-children-educational-options/ Joint Base Andrews 11th Wing Education Every second counts: Plan two ways out! https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1345235/every-second-counts-plan-two-ways-out/ 11th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire protection unit, made up of two fire stations and more than 80 firefighters, led Joint Base Andrews Fire Prevention Week 2017, Oct. 8 to Oct. 14, here.<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Oct/17/2001828546/82/55/0/171011-F-AG923-0002.JPG' alt='Inflatable firefighter' /> <br /> Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:02:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1345235/every-second-counts-plan-two-ways-out/ Joint Base Andrews 11th Wing Education Airmen of Note celebrate 70 years of USAF heritage on West Coast https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1340427/airmen-of-note-celebrate-70-years-of-usaf-heritage-on-west-coast/ The U.S. Air Force Band premier jazz ensemble, Airmen of Note, toured California, Sept. 22 to Oct.<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Oct/12/2001826217/82/55/0/170922-F-PS661-0289.JPG' alt='Airmen of Note perform' /> <br /> Thu, 12 Oct 2017 16:42:22 GMT A1C Gabrielle Spalding https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1340427/airmen-of-note-celebrate-70-years-of-usaf-heritage-on-west-coast/ Joint Base Andrews Education Hispanic heritage spices up month with culture, music, food https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1330061/hispanic-heritage-spices-up-month-with-culture-music-food/ Fall is officially here and pumpkin spice isn’t the only flavor of the season. National Hispanic Heritage Month started as base members got a spicy Latin introduction during a display event at the base theater on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 28.<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Sep/29/2001819873/82/55/0/170928-F-AG923-0001.JPG' alt='Map' /> <br /> Fri, 29 Sep 2017 19:51:40 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1330061/hispanic-heritage-spices-up-month-with-culture-music-food/ Joint Base Andrews 11th Wing Education America’s Airfield showcases 70 years of air superiority https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1313963/americas-airfield-showcases-70-years-of-air-superiority/ The 2017 JBA Air Show: America’s Air and Space Expo, which was held from Sept 15 to 17, commemorated the U.S. Air Force’s 70th Birthday by highlighting decades of breaking barriers <br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Sep/18/2001811897/82/55/0/170916-F-WH816-011.JPG' alt='N/A' /> <br /> Mon, 18 Sep 2017 17:38:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1313963/americas-airfield-showcases-70-years-of-air-superiority/ Joint Base Andrews 11th Wing 89th Airlift Wing Naval Air Facility Washington Education Sunshine, swim and safety with JBA youth 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/14/2001792527/82/55/0/170808-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 11th Wing 89th Airlift Wing Naval Air Facility Washington Sports Education Health & Fitness JBA recognizes LGBT Pride Month https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1235692/jba-recognizes-lgbt-pride-month/ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month is recognized each year in June to honor the 1969<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Jun/30/2001771941/82/55/0/170629-F-AG923-0088.JPG' alt='Allyson Robinson, human rights activist, speaks during a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month special observance titled ‘LGBT: I am an American Airman’ at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 29, 2017. Robinson talked about her life as a military member and her journey during her transition from male to female. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)' /> <br /> Fri, 30 Jun 2017 19:07:20 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1235692/jba-recognizes-lgbt-pride-month/ Joint Base Andrews Education Motorcycle Safety Day is revved up by 11th Wing Safety Office https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1217540/motorcycle-safety-day-is-revved-up-by-11th-wing-safety-office/ A crash simulator, prize giveaways and a police-escorted off-base ride were a few of the activities<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Jun/16/2001764380/82/55/0/170615-F-AG923-1035.JPG' alt='Will Moore, professional motorcycle racer, demonstrates safety maneuvers during the Seventh Annual Motorcycle Safety Day at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 15, 2017. The day included various demonstrations to educate and spread awareness to JBA members about safe riding practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)' /> <br /> Fri, 16 Jun 2017 20:56:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1217540/motorcycle-safety-day-is-revved-up-by-11th-wing-safety-office/ Joint Base Andrews 11th Wing Education CMSAF Speaks at ALS Graduation https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1185284/cmsaf-speaks-at-als-graduation/ Graduates from the Joint Base Andrews Chief Master Sergeant Donald L. Harlow Airman Leadership<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/May/17/2001748543/82/55/0/170511-F-PS661-0107.JPG' alt='Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright poses for a photo with Airmen during an Airman Leadership School graduation at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 11, 2017. Wright described how supervisors must exemplify the standards of work ethic, character, fitness, and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)' /> <br /> Wed, 17 May 2017 18:19:40 GMT Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1185284/cmsaf-speaks-at-als-graduation/ Joint Base Andrews Education JBA raises sexual assault awareness, prevention 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/17/2001733617/82/55/0/170406-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 JBA supports JROTC with base tour https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1089524/jba-supports-jrotc-with-base-tour/ <br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Feb/21/2001702124/82/55/0/170216-F-WH816-0023.JPG' alt='Tech. Sgt. Joseph Stoltz, 11th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, briefs Baltimore Polytechnic Institute High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets during a base tour at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. The tour is part of an annual visitation program with the Air Education and Training Command and sponsored ROTC and JROTC programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott)' /> <br /> Tue, 21 Feb 2017 20:49:11 GMT Senior Airman Delano Scott https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1089524/jba-supports-jrotc-with-base-tour/ Joint Base Andrews 11th Wing 89th Airlift Wing Education Light up your Holiday, not your Tree https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1022457/light-up-your-holiday-not-your-tree/ Holidays are a time to spend with loved ones, hang up decorations and enjoy the cool weather, but<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Dec/07/2001676254/82/55/0/161207-F-AG923-0001.JPG' alt='The Joint Base Andrews safety office is a resource base members can reach out to for their safety needs during the holiday season. People can recieve helpful risk management tips, such as preventing Christmas tree fires and car accidents.' /> <br /> Wed, 07 Dec 2016 21:22:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1022457/light-up-your-holiday-not-your-tree/ Joint Base Andrews 11th Wing Education 11 CES suits up for HAZMAT training https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/962896/11-ces-suits-up-for-hazmat-training/ Readiness and emergency managers and firefighters with the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron dressed in<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Oct/04/2001643605/82/55/0/160929-F-AG923-0109.JPG' alt='Airman 1st Class Carol Pruitt, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron readiness and emergency manager, dresses in a hazardous material suit during HAZMAT training on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 29, 2016. HAZMAT training is designed for emergency responders to prepare for toxic leaks, spills or accidents that may cause further damage to life, health, properties or the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)' /> <br /> Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:46:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/962896/11-ces-suits-up-for-hazmat-training/ Joint Base Andrews 11th Wing Education 11 CES talks preparedness https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/955890/11-ces-talks-preparedness/ To celebrate National Preparedness Month, the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron readiness and emergency<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Sep/26/2001640387/82/55/0/160923-F-AG923-0021.JPG' alt='Airman 1st Class Donnie Hamilton, left, and Staff Sgt. Shaun Ouellette, 11th Civil Engineering Squadron readiness and emergency managers, stand at the information booth for National Preparedness Month in the Base Exchange at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 23, 2016. National Preparedness Month provides a chance for readiness and emergency managers to reach out to the community and inform them of actions to take in a natural disaster, active shooter or terrorist attack. Hamilton and Ouellette had many educational guides consisting of magnets, booklets and children’s activity books to hand out to JBA members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)' /> <br /> Mon, 26 Sep 2016 21:00:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/955890/11-ces-talks-preparedness/ Joint Base Andrews 11th Wing Education Checkout the Library https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/938110/checkout-the-library/ The Joint Base Andrews Library held a pirate themed story time Aug. 31, for children and parents.<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Sep/08/2001627747/82/55/0/160831-F-IP635-0442.JPG' alt='Katie Loveless, 11th Force Support Squadron senior library technician, reads “Pirates Love Underpants” to a group of children during story time at the library on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 31, 2016. Story time is held every Monday at 5:30 p.m. and every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant)' /> <br /> Thu, 08 Sep 2016 19:15:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/938110/checkout-the-library/ Joint Base Andrews 11th Wing Education Breast Cancer Awareness Month Speaker's Forum planned for Oct. 16 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/20/2000848748/82/55/0/140512-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/ 11th Wing 79th Medical Wing Education Health & Fitness MWDs help Andrews children 'Paws to Read' https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772735/mwds-help-andrews-children-paws-to-read/ Members of the 11th Security Forces Support Squadron here demonstrated the Military Working Dog<br /> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jul/24/2000830303/82/55/0/140723-F-MZ229-018.JPG' alt='Staff Sgt. Christopher Rutkowski tells a crowd of Team Andrews members about the 11th Wing Security Support Squadron&#39;s Military Working Dog mission at the library at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 23, 2014. The library hosted the MWD demonstration as part of its &quot;Paws to Read&quot; summer reading program, which runs through Aug. 9. Rutkowski is an 11th SSPTS MWD trainer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith)' /> <br /> Thu, 24 Jul 2014 19:33:28 GMT Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith https://www.jba.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/772735/mwds-help-andrews-children-paws-to-read/ Joint Base Andrews Education Andrews Top Content