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Commander declares HurCon 5 for JBA
September 10, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – In preparation of expected high winds and significant rainfall in the next...

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Columbus Day closure
September 10, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be limited to...

SAPR empowers, supports Airmen
September 10, 2018 — Sexual assault can be a deeply traumatizing event in anyone’s life. Across the Air Force, Airmen and their families have access to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response or Family Advocacy Program resources to get support and guidance on how to move forward...

JBA to build wetlands bank at Mattawoman Creek
September 7, 2018 — The Joint Base Andrews and 11th Wing commander Col. Andrew Purath took part in a ceremonial commemoration of the first wetlands umbrella mitigation banking instrument for the Department of Defense in Maryland...

FEDVIP is coming: Get to know dental and vision plans today
August 28, 2018 — The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) ends on Dec. 31, 2018. Beginning in 2019, dental and vision plans will be available through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). Now is a good time to become familiar with FEDVIP options...

JBA’s Center of Innovation makes learning fun
August 27, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- In the last three years, the STEM room, as students call it, has become...

ZAC Camp helps JBA youth be safer in, around water
August 24, 2018 — The Joint Base Andrews Youth Center teamed up with the ZAC Foundation to host the third annual ZAC Camp to teach water safety to children here Aug. 21-24...

Going Strong: JBA Airman gets fit to serve
August 24, 2018 — Staff Sgt. Jennifer Thacker utilizes powerlifting to become more confident while staying fit. ...

Congratulations to the staff sergeant selectees
August 22, 2018 — The Air Force has selected 15,669 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 30,651 eligible for a selection rate of 51.12 percent in the 18E5 promotion cycle...

The pipes are calling
August 18, 2018 — The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performed during the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo with other performers on the Esplanade of the Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland...

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U.S. Army Capt. Latoiya Templeton poses for a photo.

One Hundred and One Military Working Dogs: A Military Veterinarian's purpose

Who is U.S. Army Capt. Latoiya Templeton? That’s a question even she struggled to answer. “Oh gosh, I am so many things, I am a mom, I’m a veterinarian, I’m a sister, I’m a daughter. All the things,” said Templeton, Joint Base Andrews branch chief...

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Lt. Col. Jonathan Bonilla gives remarks during the 5th HS activation ceremony.

Joint Base Andrews

Excellence is not optional

Thank you all for being here today to witness this historic moment. Today is about much more than an assumption of command. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in Air Force rotary-wing history.And to the Airmen of the Fifth Helicopter...