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Clinic patients urged to use virtual messaging tool
May 21, 2020 — COVID-19 pandemic safeguards are well established on base to enable Airmen to seek necessary healthcare, according to Col. Andrew Purath, Joint Base Andrews and 11th Wing commander... MORE

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 transport aircraft landed at Joint Base Andrews this afternoon with 100,000 protective masks and 25,000 coveralls for donation to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for COVID-19 response efforts. ... MORE

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 Defense Manpower Data Center recently released their DEERS appointment system known as "ID Card Office Online." With this new system rolling out faster than planned, the previous RAPIDS Appointment Scheduler will now shut down with current appointments transferred into the new system. ... MORE

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 — Approximately 34 people waited in line to donate blood for U.S. deployed forces at Joint Base... MORE

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... MORE

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 Ms. Robin Wood... MORE

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 — A Republic of Korea military transport aircraft landed at Joint Base Andrews this morning with 500,000 protective masks for donation to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use in its response to COVID-19. ... MORE

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 — This week's America's Airman is Tech. Sgt. Robert Duray... MORE

Transportation of Privately Owned Firearms on JBA and in the Surrounding National Capital Region
May 6, 2020 — Many people have seen significant increases in firearms and ammunition purchases over the last several weeks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with privately owned weapons must keep a few things in mind to prevent mishaps or misconduct on Joint Base Andrews and in the surrounding National Capital Region. The following are some expectations from Joint Base Andrews Instruction 31-101 and laws from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C... MORE

11th LRS & CES plow through COVID-19
May 6, 2020 — Throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron and 11th... MORE

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USAF Band members march at POTUS Jimmy Carter's State Funeral.

Final honors: Air Force Band supports President Carter state funeral events

Military bands, including The U.S. Air Force Band, joined JTF-NCR’s overall support through musical performances at key moments during former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral Jan. 4-9. Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Dec...

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The U.S. flag waves in the wind at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2024. The flag was lowered to half-staff to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

Upholding our customs and courtesies: The importance of Reveille and Retreat

As the command chief of the 316th Wing here, I am constantly struck by the dedication and professionalism of our Joint Base Andrews community. Every day, you all do amazing, hard work... and you all make it look so easy!Despite how unique our base...