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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: colonoscopy reminder
March 6, 2018 — The month of March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. CRC is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and third most common cause of cancer death in women and men. Early-onset CRC is on the rise, and about 10 percent of new colon cancer patients are under age 50. Fortunately, CRC is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers...

Nutrition care easily accessible via telehealth appointments
March 5, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force Medical Service is working to increase access to high level nutrition care using tele-medical nutrition therapy...

Air Force Concert Band Guest Artist Series features percussionist Michael Burritt
February 26, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force Concert Band, alongside featured artist percussionist Michael Burritt, performed during the Guest Artist Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 22, 2018. Multiple U.S. Air Force Band percussionists have studied under Burritt. The series is a community outreach program that honors veterans, active service members and their families. ...

JBA officials to introduce compatibility study results in public forum
February 26, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews officials will host a public meeting to introduce the 2017 Air Installations Compatible Use Zones study March 7, 2018...

11th Dental Squadron visits JP Hoyer CDC
February 23, 2018 — Memebers of the 11th Dental Squadron visited the JP Hoyer Child Development Center to teach the importance of proper oral hygiene during National Children's Dental Health Month...

Special Olympians compete in 2018 D.C. Bowling Championship
February 22, 2018 — Special Olympics D.C. is the sole provider of sports, health and inclusion programs that benefit over 1,600 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the district. Approximately 75 Special Olympics athletes took part in competitions, with more than 60 military volunteers from the National Capital Region helping with equipment, keeping score and providing encouragement to the participants. ...

Military Saves Week Proclamation Signing
February 16, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews highlighted the 2018 Military Saves Week with a proclamation signing in the Military Family Readiness Center on base, Feb. 13, 2018. Saves week is coordinated each year by the MFRC to ensure military members and their families are armed with the ability to manage their finances year round...

Air Force tackles Traumatic Brain Injury with early detection and holistic approach to treatment
February 15, 2018 — With over 3,000 cases of traumatic brain injury on average per year, TBI continues to be a significant issue for Airmen and readiness. TBI is an invisible wound, meaning the lack of physical markers often makes it difficult to detect or for others to understand the severity...

Dental Assistant Spotlight: A1C Kianna Dhanraj, 11th Medical Group dental assistant
February 15, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The 11th Medical Group celebrates Dental Assistant Week every year during...

“Black Panther” director visits JBA
February 14, 2018 — The director and executive producer of Marvel’s “Black Panther” visited the base to debut their highly anticipated film during a free screening for Department of Defense personnel and their families Feb. 12, 2018...

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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...