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Hearts of strength
March 7, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- She heard the dull and tiresome beep from a heart monitor in a dark hospital room in the Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama, on March 12, 2014. Light cut into the room as the door opened and a doctor walked in, waking her and her husband, Kyle Kramer.The doctor informed them their newborn son, Jack, was... MORE

JBA honors Women's History Month
March 6, 2018 — The 11th Security Forces Group along with the 11th Medical Group are scheduled to host multiple events in the National Capital Region in honor of Women’s History Month throughout March. Since March 1987, WHM has paid tribute to the outstanding accomplishments made by women. “These events will be very educational to all, not just the women... MORE

Joint Base Andrews Women's History Month flyer

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... MORE

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... MORE

Elaine Davis, a registered dietician at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, is preparing for a tele-medical nutrition therapy appointment with a patient at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska on Feb. 6, 2018. Using a video teleconference, patients have access to dieticians anywhere, and can get vital information in disease management and preventative care. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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. ... MORE

Guest Artist Michael Burritt performs with USAF Concert Band

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... MORE

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... MORE

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. ... MORE

Max Impact visits Imagine Andrews
February 21, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force’s premier rock band, Max Impact, performed for Imagine Andrews students to honor Black History Month on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 15, 2018. The band played songs for the school that highlighted past and present African American musical contributions... MORE

Community gathers for BHM luncheon
February 20, 2018 — Service members and civilians gathered for the Black History Month luncheon at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 14, 2018. The event featured food, music and art rooted in African American culture... MORE

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... MORE

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... MORE

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be difficult to detect with its typical lack of physical markers. Knowing the signs and symptoms of TBI is critical and ensures Airmen can return to duty. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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 the month of March to recognize and thank our hardworking dental assistants, who are key members of the dental team. This year we’d like to spotlight Airman 1st Class Kianna Dhanraj, who has worked at the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic and Surgery... MORE

“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... MORE

Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Krista Cordora-Bradley, 11th Medical Group dental assistant
February 14, 2018 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.-- Our next Dental Assistant Spotlight is Staff Sgt. Krista Cordora-Bradley, another crucial member of the 11th Medical Group dental team, who has served in the Air Force for five years and has worked at the dental clinic for just over a year. As a dental assistant, Cordora-Bradley, cleans teeth and assists dentists with... MORE

Renowned jazz artist sings with AF Band
February 14, 2018 — Professional jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée sang with the U.S. Air Force Band's Airmen of Note during a 2018 Jazz Heritage Series concert at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va., Feb. 8, 2018. Aimée kicked off the series, which features three guest jazz artists. The U.S. Air Force Band first established the annual series in 1990, which showcases bandsmen with renowned jazz icons... MORE

A Bite of Life
February 14, 2018 — For six years, MWD Atos honorably served the 11th Security Forces Group before passing due to a rare heart condition. In recognition of Atos’ devotion to fellow Defenders, the 11th SFG came together to mourn his loss and to celebrate his life and achievements with a memorial service last month... MORE

Imagine Andrews to hold Enrollment Lottery
February 14, 2018 — Imagine Andrews Public Charter School will hold a lottery submission period Feb. 15 – May 25 for military families to enroll their children for the 2018-2019 school year. ... MORE

Air Force expands virtual appointments
February 14, 2018 — The Air Force Medical Service is eliminating some of the hassle of medical appointments by expanding use of virtual, over-the-phone appointments for patients who do not need to see their provider in person... MORE

Over-the-phone virtual appointments save time and keep you healthier. The Air Force Medical Service expanded access to virtual appointments last year, and others in the Military Health System are using the Air Force model. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

JBA celebrates black history
February 13, 2018 — The 11th Operations Group is scheduled to host several Black History Month events here throughout February... MORE

11th Medical Group to hold quarterly patient orientation
February 13, 2018 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will begin holding a quarterly patient orientation. Our first briefing is scheduled to be held Feb. 23, from 10-11:30 a.m., in Bldg. 1060, 3rd floor, education and training classroom.If you would like to learn more about our clinics and ancillary services, have a TRICARE question or would like to... MORE

Clinic Presidents’ Day holiday closure – Feb. 19
February 12, 2018 — Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed on Feb. 19, 2018 for observance of Presidents’ Day... MORE

Jazz Heritage Series kicks off
February 8, 2018 — The U.S. Air Force Band is scheduled to start their free 2018 Airmen of Note Jazz Heritage Series today at 8 p.m. at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Virginia... MORE

JBA CATM instructors keep Airmen ready
February 2, 2018 — Joint Base Andrews Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors keep Airmen ready by conducting weapon qualification courses. The training helps Airmen with their weapon proficiency... MORE

11th WG Airmen step up ATSO training
January 29, 2018 — 11th Wing Airmen participate in the Ability to Survive and Operate exercise.The ATSO exercise was comprised of several stages, including holding DFPs, applying self-aid buddy care, properly donning mission oriented protective posture gear, and identifying and cordoning off unexploded ordnances. The ATSO was designed to be as realistic as possible to increase quality of training... MORE

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