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Joint Base Andrews welcomes new honorary commanders
March 3, 2023 — Joint Base Andrews welcomed 16 community and civic leaders into the 2023 Honorary Commanders Program during an induction ceremony at The Club at Andrews, March 2. The JB Andrews Honorary Commander Program has been in existence for almost 20 years to allow communication and partnerships between key leaders of the base and surrounding community... MORE

Civilian leaders recite the Honorary Commander Oath during an induction ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 2, 2023. The program has been in existence for almost 20 years to allow communication and partnerships between key leaders of the base and surrounding community. (Photo courtesy of Patrick Griffith)

Joint Base Andrews hosts Quality of Life Council
March 1, 2023 — Joint Base Andrews hosted multiple organizations and helping agencies from across the installation to speak on the various ways people can get involved and feel connected here—all with a vision to improve the quality of life for the base community, Feb. 27... MORE

Military members and civilians attend the Quality of Life Forum at Joint Base Andrews

Who Am I? Black History Month event
March 1, 2023 — The 316th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron held a Black History Month event titled "Who Am I" Feb. 8, 2023. The event highlighted famous military-related African American figures from the past to the present and showcased their impact on the nation. ... MORE

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Joint Base Andrews, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling rideshare program goes live
February 28, 2023 — Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., paired together to kick off a new program allowing the rideshare company Uber to transport passengers with installation access to and from the bases starting March 1. ... MORE

Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling launched a new rideshare program on March 1, 2023. The project was an effort to make traveling easier for the people who live, work or transit through the installations. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Spencer Slocum)

DAF hosts Black History Month STEM achievement panel
February 23, 2023 — The Department of The Air Force’s Black History Month event was hosted by the Black/African American Employment Strategy Team at the General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center, Feb. 23, 2023... MORE

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., provides opening remarks for the African American STEM Achievement panel, Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb 22, 2023. The event was hosted by the Black/African American Strategy Team (BEST) whose goal is to eliminate career barriers for people of color. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

316th Medical Group prepares for MHS Genesis
February 22, 2023 — On March 25, 2023, the National Capital Region Military Health System will transition to MHS GENESIS, a new electronic health record and patient portal. The 316th Medical Group at JBA and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., will be impacted by this major transition... MORE

Military and civilians sit at a table with laptops during a meeting.

316th Wing hosts annual awards ceremony
February 17, 2023 — The 316th Wing hosted its 2022 annual awards ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2023... MORE

Members of the 316th Wing gather at the 2022 Annual Awards Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2023. The wing incorporated a gameshow into the annual awards ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew-John Braman)

Joint Base Andrews Pre-Raven Course prepares candidates for mental, physical challenges
February 3, 2023 — Security Forces is the largest career field in the Air Force, with thousands of Airmen protecting military bases around the world. Among the masses are small groups of defenders that carry a special title, an achievement that requires hours of intense training, immense physical strength and mental fortitude. These Airmen are known as Phoenix Ravens. ... MORE

Military members in physical training uniforms perform exercises.

Joint Base Andrews celebrates Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week
January 30, 2023 — The U.S. Air Force has designated January 23-27, as Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week... MORE

Blood vials line containers prior to testing at the Malcolm Grow Medical Center laboratory at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 25, 2023.

Junior ROTC cadets receive inside look at 1st Helicopter Squadron mission
January 30, 2023 — The excited chatter of 48 Junior ROTC cadets from Charles H. Flowers High School filled the 1st... MORE

High school students learn about helicopter

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