Joint Base Andrews News

Clinic patients urged to use virtual messaging tool
May 21, 2020
The Air Force Medical Service offers a secure messaging platform for patients and families to communicate safely, securely and conveniently with their Air Force providers. (Courtesy Graphic)

Pakistani military plane lands at Joint Base Andrews with donation for COVID-19 response
May 21, 2020
A Pakistan air force C-130 aircraft arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 21, 2020. The aircraft brought 100,000 protective masks and 25,000 coveralls for the Federal Emergency Management Agency in response to COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

New ID card appointment website now available
May 21, 2020
The 6th Force Support Squadron military personnel flight assists customers with common access cards, dependent IDs, reserve IDs, retiree IDs, and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) updates at the DEERS & ID Cards office on base on MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 23, 2018.

JBA supports the warfighter during COVID-19 with a blood drive
May 15, 2020
blood donors

JBA MWD section showcases training capabilities during Police Week
May 15, 2020
Staff Sgt. Trenton Kissinger, 11th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, takes Edo, MWD, over a stair obstacle at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 14, 2020. The JBA kennel is the largest in the Department of Defense, sporting over 25 dogs. Police Week is held annually during whichever week May 15th falls to honor all law enforcement officers past and present. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

America's Airman: Ms. Robin Wood
May 14, 2020
This week's America's Airman is Mrs. Robin Wood.

Republic of Korea plane lands at Joint Base Andrews with 500,000 protective masks
May 12, 2020
Air Force, Department of Veterans Affairs and South Korean leadership pose for a photo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2020. Officials from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea greeted the arriving Korean military aircrew when the C-130 aircraft landed on JBA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

America's Airman: Tech. Sgt. Robert Duray
May 8, 2020
America's Airman: Tech. Sgt. Robert Duray

Transportation of Privately Owned Firearms on JBA and in the Surrounding National Capital Region
May 6, 2020

11th LRS & CES plow through COVID-19
May 6, 2020
Hood inspection


America's Airman: TSgt Melissa Guzman
May 1, 2020
This week's America's Airman is TSgt Melissa Guzman

JBA’s Child and Youth program vs COVID-19 during Month of the Military Child
April 30, 2020
Child-care providers and children from Child Development Center 2 wave as a Month of the Military Child parade drives past on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 24, 2020. The parade traveled through JBA’s base housing to show support for children who have parents serving in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Duhon)

Turkey lands airbus loaded with COVID-19 medical supplies at JBA
April 28, 2020
U.S. and Turkish leadership walk away from a Turkish Airbus A400M Atlas filled with medical supplies at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Apr. 28, 2020. The Turkish Ambassador to the U.S., the Turkish Defense Attaché to the U.S., and other Turkish Embassy staff members greeted the arriving Turkish crew when the plane arrived as well as a State Department delegation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

Help a wingman, AFAF 20'
April 28, 2020
AFAF Campaign

11th FSS invents curbside pickup during COVID-19
April 24, 2020
Order pickup

Finding Essential Supplies in Unconventional Places
April 24, 2020
Gallons of hand sanitizer sit on a shelf in the Security Forces Combined Resources Facility on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 20, 2020. The 11th Security Support Squadron placed an order for 30 gallons of hand sanitizer to ensure personnel are safe while fulfilling the mission.

Maintaining the Mission during COVID-19: Lodging
April 24, 2020
The Temporary Lodging Facility provides lodging for essential personnel supporting the mission on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 13, 2020.  Individuals under precautionary quarantine are located on a dedicated floor and use separate entrances and exits to reduce possible risks.

JBA DFAC continues operations despite COVID-19
April 24, 2020
The Freedom Hall Airmen Dining Facility hours of operation are displayed inside the DFAC at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Apr. 7, 2020. Hours of the DFAC were unaffected due to COVID-19, remaining open for four meals a day. They do not support dining in at this time in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, meals are for carry-out only. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

America's Airman: SSgt. Alec Buersken
April 24, 2020
America's Airman: SSgt. Alec Buersken

11th CES FD continues mission during pandemic
April 20, 2020
Quint 74

89th MXG survival shop technicians use sewing skills to address mask shortage
April 20, 2020
Lt. Col. Richard Hulun (left), 89th Maintenance Group (MXG) deputy commander, 1st Lt. Trey Riley, 89th MXG executive officer and James Wilson, 89th MXG survival shop lead, show three facemasks the 89th MXG has made at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Apr. 16, 2020. The shop has supplied personnel with over 700 masks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

Do-it-yourself no-sew mask
April 13, 2020

JBA sparks innovation for COVID-19 facemasks
April 10, 2020
Staff Sgt. Carlos Rodriguez, 11th Wing SparkX innovation technician, scans the face of Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, for a 3D model at the SparkX Cell Innovation and Idea Center on JBA, Md., Apr. 10, 2020. Wright’s face was 3D modeled for a custom fit mask, which was printed to show 3D facemask printing capability. All individuals on Department of Defense property, installations and facilities must wear face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of social distancing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

JBA Commander answers COVID-19 questions live on Facebook (April 7)
April 8, 2020
JBA Commander Facebook Live Transcript Graphic