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Every second counts: Plan two ways out!
October 17, 2017 — 11th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire protection unit, made up of two fire stations and more than 80 firefighters, led Joint Base Andrews Fire Prevention Week 2017, Oct. 8 to Oct. 14, here...

MGMCSC hosts breast cancer awareness event
October 16, 2017 — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer is life altering...

Take command with TRICARE changes: Enrollments shifting from fiscal to calendar year starting in January 2018
October 12, 2017 — Starting Jan. 1, 2018, cost changes for TRICARE benefits transition from a fiscal year period to a calendar year period. Changing from fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30) to calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) makes the TRICARE benefit consistent with civilian health plans. The change will largely affect those plans which have an enrollment fee and are currently billed by the fiscal year...

Airmen of Note celebrate 70 years of USAF heritage on West Coast
October 12, 2017 — The U.S. Air Force Band premier jazz ensemble, Airmen of Note, toured California, Sept. 22 to Oct...

Reveille, Retreat etiquette
October 6, 2017 — Those new to the base may not be aware of some military traditions. Consequently, the expectations behind reveille and retreat and are worth revisiting. ...

Combat photographer receives Bronze Star with Valor
October 5, 2017 — Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace, 89th Airlift Wing public affairs chief, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, the fourth highest military decoration signifying heroism, on August 15, 2017 at Joint Base Andrews...

AF selects 2017 All-Air Force Men’s Basketball Trial Camp Candidates
October 3, 2017 — The Air Force recently selected attendees for the 2017 All-Air Force Men’s Basketball Trial Camp...

11th CES educates JBA during National Preparedness Month
September 27, 2017 — The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron readiness and emergency managers educated Joint Base Andrews members on preparation for potential contingencies at the Base Exchange here, Sept. 22 to celebrate National Preparedness Month...

Take action to make a smooth transition with TRICARE in 2018
September 25, 2017 — You may be wondering what action you need to take, if any, to ensure you continue TRICARE coverage in 2018. Some beneficiaries will need to take action, but most will not. If you’re currently enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE coverage on Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll transition to your respective TRICARE plan on Jan. 1, 2018. If you want to enroll in a TRICARE plan or change coverage after Jan. 1, 2018, you’ll need to take action to enroll in the plan of your choice...

Take action to make a smooth transition with TRICARE in 2018
September 19, 2017 — You may be wondering what action you need to take, if any, to ensure you continue TRICARE coverage in 2018. Some beneficiaries will need to take action, but most will not. If you’re currently enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE coverage on Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll transition to your respective TRICARE plan on Jan. 1, 2018. If you want to enroll in a TRICARE plan or change coverage after Jan. 1, 2018, you’ll need to take action to enroll in the plan of your choice...

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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...

Commentary

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...