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Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at JBA
December 1, 2017 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – Team Andrews gathered to welcome the Capitol Christmas Tree as it arrived... MORE

USAF performs in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 29, 2017 — NEW YORK – Millions of people watched the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard march through the... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center New Year’s Day closure
November 29, 2017 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed Jan. 1, 2018 for observance of New Year’s Day... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Christmas Day closure
November 29, 2017 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed Dec. 25 for observance of Christmas Day and for a family day Dec. 26... MORE

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Readiness Training Day – Dec. 14
November 28, 2017 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed for training, until 12:30 p.m., on Dec. 14. All patient appointments, Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Radiology services will open from 1 – 4:30 p.m... MORE

11th MDG provides NCR eye services
November 28, 2017 — The month of October is a time we focus on vision impairments and blindness and an appropriate time... MORE

$Dr. Nikki Meadows, 11th Medical Group Refractive Optometrist checks the health and stability of Capt Mark Kreul, patient, at the Warfighter Eye Center after completing refractive surgery.$

Grand Opening of Airmen Ministry Center
November 22, 2017 — In an effort to strengthen spiritual fitness among dorm residents in the Joint Base Andrews community, the 11th Wing Chapel has opened the Airmen Ministry Center here Nov. 16, in building 1631. The goal of the center is to create a space for Airmen to feel safe strengthening their spiritual health with the support of one another. ... MORE

11th Medical Group recognizes Diabetes Awareness Month with a lunch and learn
November 21, 2017 — Diabetes Awareness Month is recognized each November. Dr. Omar Ahmed, 11th Medical Group internal medicine physician, kicked-off this year’s observance with a lunch and learn presentation on insulin resistance, for 29 Family Health Clinic providers and nurses. The 11th Medical Group disease management team served a healthy lunch and attendees discussed lifestyle changes for staff as well as patients. ... MORE

Ready, aim, shoot!
November 21, 2017 — Arrows lay in a pile during an Air Force Wounded Warrior CARE archery training session at Joint Base... MORE

Good mental health critical to readiness
November 20, 2017 — Mental health is a critical part of every Airman’s medical readiness. Although many service members worry that seeking mental health care will negatively effect their career, the opposite is usually true. With early identification and the right treatment by a medical professional, most mental health issues get better quickly without any negative career impact... 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...