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JBA mission continues while supporting statewide stay-at-home order
March 30, 2020 — Joint Base Andrews’ response to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) remains in compliance with federal regulations and supports Maryland and Virginia governors’ statewide stay-at-home orders that will take effect today. “Since declaring a public health emergency and shifting to Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Charlie, we have made significant adjustments to the way we do business,” said Col. Andrew Purath, 11th Wing and JBA commander. “All of the installation measures we have in place support the new executive orders that limit movement to essential trips.”... MORE

COVID-19: JBA's Outdoor Pharmacy Procedure
March 27, 2020 — This video covers how Joint Base Andrews is dealing with getting medication to their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE

DISA renews antivirus software license agreement helping teleworkers keep machines safe at home
March 26, 2020 — The DOD Antivirus Software License Agreement with McAfee allows active Department of Defense employees to utilize the antivirus software for home use... MORE

JBA Commander Answers COVID-19 Questions Live on Facebook (March 24)
March 25, 2020 — Col. Andrew Purath, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews installation commander, answered questions live on Facebook, March 24, 2020, to address the most pressing questions on the novel coronavirus pandemic from base personnel and the surrounding community. Purath was joined by Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Daniels, 11th Wing command chief during the live question-and answer session which lasted approximately 54 minutes and covered myriad elements of the current public health crisis, mostly as they relate to JBA's response and the changes in base services/activities... MORE

JBA Commander Answers COVID-19 Questions Live on Facebook (March 24, 2020)

Wing CC - A letter to Airmen
March 25, 2020 — Col. Andrew Purath, 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews commander, addresses 11th Wing Airmen amidst the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Joint Base Andrews increases health protection condition
March 22, 2020 — Joint Base Andrews increased its health protection condition (HPCON) at 3 p.m. today in response to the coronavirus pandemic. At the direction of Col. Andrew Purath, the commander of the 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews, the base shifted from HPCON Bravo to HPCON Charlie. Other military bases throughout the National Capital Region have similarly shifted to HPCON Charlie... MORE

JBA Airmen volunteer at Commissary
March 20, 2020 — Airmen from units around Joint Base Andrews volunteer their time to help restock shelves at the... MORE

Dawn Thomas, Commissary assistant grocery manager, shows 11th Mission Support Group Airmen volunteers how to stock products at the Commissary at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Mar. 19, 2020. Anyone can volunteer to help restock shelves during the week from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

JBA commander answers COVID-19 questions live on Facebook (March 17)
March 18, 2020 — Col. Andrew Purath, 11th Wing and JBA commander, took questions live on Facebook yesterday to address the most pressing questions on the novel coronavirus pandemic from base personnel and the surrounding community. Purath was joined by 11th Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Daniels, 11th Medical Group Commander Col. Vito Smyth, and Ms. Robin Werner, a key spouse mentor for the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron. ... MORE

Base Services Activity Status (no longer being updated)
March 16, 2020 — This page will no longer be updated and has been replaced by www.jba.af.mil/Home/COVID-19-Coronavirus/Base-Services-Activity-Status/... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Joint Base Andrews declares public health emergency
March 16, 2020 — The Joint Base Andrews installation commander declared a public health emergency for the base at 10 a.m. today due to the evolving threat of COVID-19. The state of Maryland and various counties throughout the state are in similar states of emergency. ... MORE

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Faces behind the Joint Base Andrews Air Show

From logistics and ground operations to aerial coordination, Airmen, civilians and community partners have been working behind the scenes to bring the 2025 Joint Base Andrews Andrews Air Show to life.The work of these teams spans every corner of the...

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Lessons in leadership for new supervisors

I had the honor of serving as class mentor for Airman Leadership School Class 25-Foxtrot, and I was guest speaker at their graduation on Aug. 28, 2025. Watching these dedicated Airmen complete their first level of professional military education was...