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AF calling for higher standard with cybersecurity
May 23, 2018 — Airman 1st class Belinda Mykham remembers how worried she was when she received the ominous phone call. Then a high-schooler, she was lazily sitting on her black leather couch watching TV when the phone rang...

K-9 competitors honor National Police Week
May 18, 2018 — To honor law enforcement members during National Police Week, the 11th Security Support Squadron here hosted a K-9 competition May 14-15. ...

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Memorial Day closure
May 17, 2018 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed for a Family Day, May 25, and for observance of Memorial Day, May 28...

JBA encourages members to protect base, home
May 16, 2018 — On average, approximately 50,000 individuals walk, fly or drive onto JBA during a typical work week...

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic celebrates 60 years of patient care
May 16, 2018 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center celebrated 60 years of patient care during an...

Alpha Warrior ‘Battle Rig’ comes to JBA
May 15, 2018 — Alpha Warrior professionals took a tour of Joint Base Andrews before demonstrating the Alpha Warrior Battle Rig obstacle course to JBA Airmen during a meet and greet tour. The demo allowed Airmen to get used to the new workout equipment that will be coming to JBA in the fall. The Alpha Warrior program is an Air Force-wide initiative to incorporate a functional fitness approach for Airmen to tackle the four pillars of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness: physical, mental, social and spiritual...

During Mental Health Awareness Week take time to reduce stress
May 14, 2018 — Mental Health Awareness Week is recognized every year during the second week of May – In 2018 it runs from May 14-20. Have you ever wished you could talk with someone about a concern or issue? Are you feeling stressed? The 11th Medical Group mental health clinic wants to remind everyone that talking with a mental health professional and tackling stress can help prevent anxiety and depression. ...

Medical Technician Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Misty Furr, 11th Medical Group, aerospace medical technician
May 11, 2018 — During National Nurse and Medical Technician Week we spotlight Airman 1st Class Misty Furr. She has been assigned to the family health clinic at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center as a medical technician for almost two years. As a medical technician, Furr helps to prepare exam rooms for patient care and ensures all necessary equipment is available. She assists with screening 12-17 patients a day, takes vital signs and helps with medical procedures. Furr also responds to TRICARE online, telephone and email messages to help resolve patient concerns and educates patients about their medical condition. She helps ensure Airmen are healthy and cleared to deploy and support the Air Force mission...

Medical Technician Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Michelle Badders, 11th Medical Group medical technician
May 10, 2018 — During National Nurse and Medical Technician Week we Spotlight Airman 1st Class Michelle Badders, who has worked at the 11th Medical Group for the past 18 months in the Flight Medicine Clinic and Aeromedical Staging Facility. This is her first assignment in the Air Force. ...

Released detainees arrive at JBA
May 10, 2018 — Three Americans detained in North Korea arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland and were greeted by President Donald J. Trump, First Lady Melania, and a host of service members, May 10...

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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...